Riyadh – 15 Rabi' al-Awwal 1447 AH, corresponding to September 7, 2025.

Riyadh Art, part of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, announced details of the fifth edition of the Noor Riyadh 2025 festival, including event locations and artistic curators, during its participation in "The Armory Show" in New York City, in the United States, attended by a select group of artists, media figures, and art enthusiasts from around the world.

At a Glance

  • A global announcement boosting Riyadh's cultural standing: The announcement, made from one of the world's most prestigious art platforms, reflects the festival's international dimension, and affirms Riyadh's growing cultural presence on the global art scene, helping build new bridges for communication and creativity through art, and cementing the capital's position as a city pulsing with creativity.
  • Artistic curators for the 2025 edition: Noor Riyadh revealed the names of the artistic curators for this edition:
    • Mami Kataoka: Director of the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, lead curator, and one of the most prominent global names in light art.
    • Li Zhenhua: A curator specializing in digital art and new media, and founder of the Beijing Art Lab.
    • Sara Al-Muttalaq: A Saudi curator who took part in the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale and contributed to international projects combining local identity with a global outlook, reflecting Riyadh Art's confidence in national talent and the role of Saudi women in the cultural scene.
  • Celebration sites and the new theme: Noor Riyadh 2025 will be held from November 20 to December 6, 2025, over 17 days, under the theme "In the Blink of an Eye." Artworks will be distributed across six main sites blending past and present:
    1. Qasr Al-Hukm area.
    2. King Abdulaziz Historical Center.
    3. STC Station.
    4. Financial District Station.
    5. Public Investment Fund building.
    6. JAX District.
    The choice of these sites aims to visually link Riyadh's storied past with its renewed present, turning it into a comprehensive tableau of light that embodies its vision as a global city of creativity, especially as the artworks coincide with prominent landmarks such as the Riyadh Metro project.
  • Noor Riyadh's achievements: Since its launch in 2021, Noor Riyadh has become the largest light art festival in the world, drawing more than 9.6 million visitors and presenting more than 450 artworks by international and local artists, achieving 16 Guinness World Records, making it one of the most prominent cultural projects aligned with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to improve quality of life and develop the creative economy.
  • A rich visitor experience: The fifth edition of the celebration will offer diverse cultural activities, including guided tours and interactive activities that enrich the visitor experience, allowing them to explore the artworks in an atmosphere combining art, culture, and community engagement.

For more details, visit the official website: riyadhart.sa/en/noor-riyadh.