Four Saudi performance traditions at the National Museum this October
Al-Khatwa, Al-Samer, Al-Khubaity and Al-Yanbawi feature from 4pm to 9pm, with the next performances on 8 and 9 October.
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Tabuk opens second youth culture and arts forum with creative showcases
The two-day University of Tabuk forum features culinary, visual and digital arts, literature and traditional crafts.
Hayy Cinema sets three-film evening and artist discussion
The screening takes place October 8.
Aseel AlYaqoub wins seventh Ithra Art Prize for Flora Incognita
Ithra names Aseel AlYaqoub seventh-edition winner for Flora Incognita, one of five finalist works on display at its museum in Dhahran.
Ithra Wraps Up Short Plays Competition 2026 with 123 Talents from Saudi Arabia and the Arab World
The sixth Ithra Short Plays Competition closed on 15 August 2026 in Dhahran with five finalists from Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Bahrain…
Saudi Architecture Symposium 2026 in Riyadh Explores the Kingdom's Built Heritage and Traditional Building Arts
The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) hosts the symposium on Saturday 22 August 2026 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, examining…
Ithra Art Prize 2026 Exhibition Opens in Dhahran and Runs Until 31 December
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture is showing the five finalist works of the seventh Ithra Art Prize in Gallery 1…
Ithra Opens Exhibition of Ithra Art Prize 2026 Finalists Ahead of Selecting the Winner
Five works from Kuwait, Syria, Egypt, Jordan and Palestine are on show at the Ithra Museum in Dhahran, brought together in one…
Ahlam to Perform in Jeddah on 30 July 2026 at Abadi Al Johar Arena
Emirati star Ahlam brings her greatest hits and newest songs to Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah on 30 July 2026. Doors…
Red Sea Film Foundation Wins Four Awards at the Saudi Film Festival 2026
Films backed by the Red Sea Fund took the Golden Palm for best feature ("Hijra"), best Gulf film ("Erkalla: Gilgamesh's Dream"), a…
Saudi Film Festival Closes Its 12th Edition by Honoring Winners and Backing Film Projects
At Ithra in Dhahran, Shahad Ameen's "Hijra" won the Golden Palm for best feature and Sarah Taibah best actress, while the production…
Saudi Film Festival 2026 Opens Its 12th Edition to Support the Film Industry and Empower National Talent
Running from 26 June to 2 July 2026 at Ithra in Dhahran, the festival organized by the Cinema Association with the Film…
Saudi Film Festival Spotlights Identity and Heritage Through Saudi Documentaries at Ithra
The 12th edition opened with the feature "Hijra" and screened documentaries on the Saudi bisht, a Saudi hacker, the Al Midqal dance…
SAMoCA JAX Launches "Summer 2026" Program with Creative Workshops and Cultural Experiences in Diriyah
From 12 July to 29 August 2026, the Saudi Museum of Contemporary Art at JAX offers weekend workshops in ceramics, weaving, sound…
106 Saudi Talents Take Part in Making "7Dogs", One of the Largest Arab Film Productions
Shot in Riyadh with Arab and international stars, the action thriller "7Dogs" involved 106 Saudi professionals across production, directing, camera, art, makeup,…
Ceramics and Glazing Workshops at Jazan Culture House Foster Creativity and Preserve Traditional Crafts
In cooperation with the Hiraf cultural club, the workshops led by trainer Yahya Hakami covered firing techniques and glazes, giving participants hands-on…
Red Sea Museum Closes May with Interactive Cultural Events Raising Awareness of Maritime Heritage in Historic Jeddah
Throughout May 2026 the museum hosted film screenings, panel discussions, family workshops and open activities for International Museum Day, exploring identity, dress,…
Saudi National Museum Closes International Museum Day 2026 with Cultural and Interactive Programs
Over three days from 14 to 16 May, the museum in Riyadh hosted panel discussions, workshops and performances under ICOM's 2026 theme,…