Top Saudi Winter Season Events You Must Experience in 2025

The winter season in Saudi Arabia is among the most thrilling periods of the year and the best combination of festivals, cultural holidays, sport events, music performances, and outdoor activities. The Saudi winter season events, in terms of diversity of the activities it has and pleasant weather, welcome millions of visitors across the world. The season has everything, whether it is huge entertainment festivals such as Riyadh Season or heritage-oriented activities such as Winter at Tantora. Then be it music, sports, nature or fun that can be enjoyed by the family, the Saudi winter experience is sure to leave unforgettable memories in all parts of the Kingdom. For more interesting stories, visit our Top Stories page.

Major Festivals & Entertainment

Riyadh Season

Riyadh Season is one of the largest entertainment events in Saudi Arabia that is presented during the period of October to March. It is characterized by world concerts, theatrical performances, immersive areas, the performances of celebrities, and hundreds of attractions that make the city alive.

Winter at Tantora (AlUla)

Winter at Tantora is held in the historical city of AlUla, and it presents music concerts, art exhibitions, cultural events, hot air balloon rides, and heritage tours. It is among the most classic events of the winter season in Saudi.

MDL Beast Music Festivals

MDL Beast is the place where such big winter festivals as SOUNDSTORM and XP: Music Futures take place. These festivals bring the best artists, DJs and music lovers in the whole world.

Family & Beach Activities

In the Saudi Winter 2025 theme Winter Live, family members can have access to beach festivals, entertainment shows, kids areas, food markets, and cultural evenings.

Sports & Racing Events

World Rally Championship

The event is a high-energy international race organized in winter, where the motorsport fans come to watch the competition of the highest international status.

Powerboat Racing in Jeddah

Jeddah also has exciting powerboat races in the winter seasons, which provide an extreme experience to the spectators in the coast.

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Outdoor & Cultural Experiences

Desert Safaris

The warm winter season is perfect to use in desert tours, dune bashing, stargazing, and Bedouin camping.

Nature Tours & Adventures

Tourists have the chance to access rock climbing, hiking, camping, and nature tours through the beautiful sites of Saudi Arabia.

Local Cultural Fairs

Smaller cultural fairs with traditional crafts, Saudi foods, folk music, and the local art are also held during winter.