'City of Art 2025': Historic Jeddah Becomes a Creative Platform Celebrating the Arts
JEDDAH — The "City of Art 2025" program continues across the alleys of historic Jeddah, drawing growing numbers of visitors of all ages and backgrounds, amid a cultural atmosphere brimming with creativity that reflects the authenticity of the place and the depth of its heritage.
The major cultural event is part of the Ministry of Culture's efforts to position historic Jeddah as a leading platform for arts and creativity in the region, through a rich and varied program that includes:
- Contemporary and traditional art exhibitions
- Theatrical performances and interactive visual arts
- Handicraft workshops and local culinary arts
- Performances reflecting the region's heritage and renewed creativity
The "City of Art 2025" program runs until June 13, embodying a comprehensive vision to transform historic Jeddah into a regional cultural hub that supports Saudi Arabia's creative movement and hosts young talent and quality artistic initiatives, cementing the area's place on the global cultural and tourism map.
The event is an extension of ongoing projects to revive the architectural and artistic identity of historic Jeddah and turn it into a living creative space, in line with Saudi Vision 2030's goal of empowering the cultural sector and activating it as a tool for social and economic development.
