Riyadh Season
Riyadh Season is the General Entertainment Authority's annual entertainment season in the Saudi capital; the seventh edition opened on 21 October 2026 for ten weeks.
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About the day
Riyadh Season is a season of sport, concerts, shows and family entertainment run by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA). The first edition ran from 15 October to 15 December 2019.
The seventh edition opened on Wednesday 21 October 2026 with a ten-week programme under the theme "Big Time". Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the GEA Board of Directors, announced it in a promotional video.
The 2026 programme includes boxing, wrestling and UFC bouts, the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament, concerts, theatre and comedy. Zones include Boulevard World, Boulevard City, Wonder Garden, The Groves and the Farmers' Market.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 October to 29 December 2026 | UAE and Gulf | Confirmed by the organiser |
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Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- hospitality
- travel and tourism
- events and live entertainment
- food and drink
- retail
- media and broadcasting
- transport
- ticketing
Where this information comes from
- Arab News: The countdown is on: Riyadh Season 2026 is almost here
- Asharq Al-Awsat: Riyadh Season 2026 to launch on October 21
- Gulf News: Saudi Arabia: All you need to know about Riyadh Season
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