At a Glance

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  • Date: February 18, 2025
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  • Location: AlUla
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  • Closing date: February 22, 2025 (some exhibitions continue through April)
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The fourth edition of AlUla Arts Festival is nearing its close after weeks of artistic creativity and cultural exchange, having drawn more than 40,000 visitors by its fourth week, with more expected in the final days. Over its closing weekend the festival offers a diverse arts program spanning exhibitions, musical performances, workshops and cultural dialogues, reinforcing AlUla's standing as a global hub for arts and culture.

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Closing Highlights

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Art and music performances: "The Whisper House" by artist Tarek Atoui offers a unique interactive sound experience, alongside a concert by students of the professional music training program organized by the AlUla Music Hub.

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Featured exhibitions: "From Root to Light" celebrates handicrafts in contemporary design, while "Wadi AlFann Presents James Turrell" continues through April, with extended hours during Ramadan.

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New cinema program (February 20-22): screenings include "Nosferatu," "Hujn," "Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum," "Wicked," "Jood" and "Born a King."

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Workshops and panel discussions: activities include a gemstone-painting workshop for children and adults, an observational-drawing session with Madiha Sibani, a phone-case felting workshop organized by Al-Deera School, a discussion on using flowers in jewelry design, and a "Wadi AlFann Presents James Turrell: The Art of Seeing" conversation with Ahmed Mater and Dr. Nader El-Bizri.

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In Closing

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"AlUla Arts Festival 2025" concludes with great success in drawing artists and audiences from around the world, offering an artistic and cultural experience that reinforces AlUla's status as a global destination for arts and creativity.