Upcoming, ongoing, and completed events in Riyadh as published on EventLive, each with a clear source and time.
Ongoing official programme of the Mini calendar stry of Culture. Classification: Culture and art. Skill Development Initiative within culture and arts in Riyadh. Effectiveness begins 14/07/221 and ends 31/12/2030 according to available data. The page shall be presented at the time, location and source of effectiveness, calendar linkages and trends as they are available. Source: Ministry of Culture Commission Calendars.
Ongoing official programme of the Mini calendar stry of Culture. Classification: Culture and art. SITAR within culture and arts in Riyadh. Effectiveness begins 21/90/22 and ends 31/12/2030 according to available data. The page shall be presented at the time, location and source of effectiveness, calendar linkages and trends as they are available. Source: Ministry of Culture Commission Calendars.
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At Boulevard City, step into the eerie world of Poppy Playtime, where an abandoned toy factory hides sinister secrets. This immersive hide-and-seek horror challenge keeps you on edge as every shadow and corner could be a safe haven—or a trap. Combining suspense, mystery, and thrilling interactive gameplay, Poppy Playtime delivers one of most unforgettable and spine-tingling adventures. Book Now
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“Flying Over Saudi” at Boulevard City, Riyadh offers a one-of-a-kind tourism and entertainment experience—the first of its kind in the Kingdom—inviting visitors into a fully immersive theater that engages all five senses through stunning visuals, surround sound, realistic motion, touch, and scent. Enjoy a 7-minute aerial tour that feels like flying, taking you across Saudi Arabia’s most breathtaking natural landscapes and iconic landmarks in an unforgettable, awe-inspiring journey through the Kingdom’s highlights. Book Tickets
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Official listing for Arabic Language Exhibition 28 in Riyadh. View verified timing, venue, directions, attendance details, and source information on EventLive.
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Official listing for Arabic Language Exhibition for kids in Riyadh. View verified timing, venue, directions, attendance details, and source information on EventLive.
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Official listing for Misk Local Traineeship Program in Riyadh. View verified timing, venue, directions, attendance details, and source information on EventLive.
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Osama's Box Night is an interactive comedy experience where the audience anonymously shares their ideas, which Osama Bazeed then turns into improvised jokes and entertaining moments.
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The farm cafe and the point of combining nature's tranquillity with modern water in the heart of Riyadh, for a remarkable relaxation experience among palms. Kev's farm in tourism and experiments in Riyadh. Effectiveness begins 24/05/2026 and ends 26/10/2026 according to available data. The page shall be presented at the time, location and source of effectiveness, calendar linkages and trends as they are available. Source: Visit Saudi Summer Calendar PDF.
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The bootcamp aims to equip trainees with comprehensive skills, starting from learning the basics of the Java language up to building professional, advanced web applications using the Spring Boot Framework. The bootcamp relies on hands-on learning through real-world simulation projects, with a focus on int... Official source: Tuwaiq Academy.
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A training bootcamp aimed at graduating professional developers skilled in using the Unreal Engine. The program also focuses on a systematic progression from fundamentals to advanced systems, with a strong emphasis on project-based learning, production workflow, and team collaboration; it rel... Official source: Tuwaiq Academy.
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The second version of the Diriyah Exhibition Series of the Year ' s Arts, in which 16 artists explore dark formulations, hypothetical reality, artificial intelligence, light work and voice.
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Official listing for The Innovation Diwan in Riyadh. View verified timing, venue, directions, attendance details, and source information on EventLive.
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Official listing for Misk Launchpad in Riyadh. View verified timing, venue, directions, attendance details, and source information on EventLive.
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The camp aims to introduce participants to comprehensive and advanced concepts in artificial intelligence, with a focus on building a strong foundation in machine learning and deep learning using Python. During the camp, participants will gain a deep understanding of how to use... Official source: Tuwaiq Academy.
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An advanced applied diploma in cybersecurity that develops technical and professional skills through a progressive track starting with the fundamentals and hands-on experience in a safe environment, then moving on to systems, network, and application security, secure development, cloud computing, security operations, and response... Official source: Tuwaiq Academy.
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The Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) bootcamp aims to prepare participants by focusing on understanding governance principles and their implementation strategies, and analyzing and assessing risks while developing plans to address them. The bootcamp includes familiarization with regulations and laws and the implementation of effective compliance strategies, ... Official source: Tuwaiq Academy.
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The camp aims to enable trainees to learn programming fundamentals and think like programmers in approaching problem-solving, from the idea and analysis stage to organizing the project and building its development steps. Official source: Tuwaiq Academy.
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This bootcamp aims to prepare participants to acquire advanced cybersecurity skills through intensive hands-on training covering the protection of systems, networks, and websites, vulnerability analysis, and the use of advanced risk assessment tools. Official source: Tuwaiq Academy.
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Saudi Arabia's capital pairs Old Riyadh's Masmak Fort and National Museum with modern hubs like Boulevard City, VIA Riyadh, and the New Murabba downtown project, framed by nature from Wadi Hanifah's green corridor to the cliffs of the Edge of the World.
The valley that historically carried water through both Riyadh and Diriyah; long stretches have been rehabilitated into walking paths and green space, with the Irqah section especially popular at sunset.
The limestone cliffs of Jabal Fihrayn, part of the 800km Tuwaiq Escarpment, rising to about 1,006m roughly 100km northwest of Riyadh — typically a 4x4 trip with a local guide rather than a casual outing.
A nature reserve northeast of Riyadh, near King Khalid International Airport, formerly known as Thumamah Park before being folded into the reserves managed by the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority — sandy terrain and desert scrub suited to short day trips.
Photo: Baptiste Marcel · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
A 1895 mud-brick fort in the old Dirah quarter, site of the 1902 battle that launched the founding of Saudi Arabia; it now houses a small museum on the unification story.
Saudi Arabia's national museum, holding roughly 4,400 artifacts spanning the peninsula's history from prehistory to the founding era — a useful first stop before visiting the city's other heritage sites.
Saudi Arabia's first planned residential district, built in the 1950s as a model government-employee neighborhood; it retains its quiet, tree-lined character next to King Abdullah Park and the zoo today.
A traditional market near Masmak in the old Dirah quarter, historically specializing in rugs and antiques — a good walking-distance starting point for exploring Old Riyadh.
Photo: King Eliot · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A 2002 office and retail tower in Al-Olaya district, known for its 300m sky bridge offering paid panoramic views of Riyadh, alongside Kingdom Mall and a hotel.
Photo: Jon Rawlinson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
One of Riyadh's earliest modern skyscrapers, combining an office tower, hotel, and mall topped by a distinctive glass sphere used as a restaurant and viewpoint, on King Fahd Road near Kingdom Centre.
The capital's municipal zoo in Al-Malaz, one of the city's oldest family destinations, home to a mix of native and imported species — suited to a short daytime family visit.
Photo: Slayym · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A large entertainment district in Hittin, north Riyadh, opened in 2021 with cinemas, bowling, golf, and international dining across more than 900,000 sqm — busiest during the annual Riyadh Season.
An upscale retail and dining destination near the Ritz-Carlton, officially inaugurated in 2023 with premium cinemas, restaurants, cafés, and international boutiques — geared more to an elegant evening out than a casual family outing.
An established public park in Al-Malaz, useful as a stop when combining visits to the nearby National Museum and zoo — distinct from the larger King Abdullah International Gardens and King Abdulaziz Park still under construction as part of Green Riyadh.
Photo: Salman Al-Mazini · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
A giant downtown megaproject announced in 2023 in northwest Riyadh, centered on the 400m cube-shaped "Mukaab" skyscraper plus a museum, tech university, and 80+ culture and entertainment venues — still under construction and not yet open to visitors as of this writing.
An artificial dam lake south of Riyadh, part of the Wadi Hanifah rehabilitation program, with a roughly 2km promenade — popular for camping and hiking the surrounding cliffs rather than swimming.
A popular market in Riyadh's King Fahd district on King Fahd Road, mixing clothing, abaya, perfume, and gold shops with food stalls serving local and international dishes at prices closer to its old-market character than to modern malls.
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