Go hungry to this one.
Winter is coming, and that means the outdoors is coming alive and the Saudi capital’s social calendar is fully booked and busy.
Now, Via Riyadh has joined the winter fun with the first-ever Eats and Beats. The aptly named food festival has partnered with Cool Inc to bring an evening packed with flavor and fun.
The event is a collaboration between Riyadh Season, Visit Saudi, and The Chefz and will feature at least six renowned restaurants and electrifying beats from over 20 music performers.
Get ready to nosh down on pass-around canapés, live stations, and mocktail bars. Here is everything to know about the flavors galore food fest.
Eats and Beats 2024
Via Riyadh has always been a crowd favorite. The uber-luxe and open-air mall has been built in traditional Salamani style, and the sand-colored structures keep the freezing air at bay, making it an ideal hang-out spot for winters.
Always lighting up for Saudi National Day, Eid, and more. the space is gearing up to welcome you and yours to the Eats and Beats food festival. Instead of representing countries through cuisines, the food celebration will feature multiple booths from our favorite fine dining restaurants.
Eats and Beats location
As mentioned before, the event will take over Via Riyadh’s outdoor terraces in Al Hada.
Eats and Beats date and times
The celebration is a one-night exclusive happening that will be held on Friday, November 8. The festivities will kick-off from 8pm and wind down by 3am.
Eats and Beats tickets
Tickets for the exciting event have dropped on qlub.com for SAR250 per person.
Eats and Beats restaurants and activities
Sample the menus from six Cool Inc restaurants including:
- Chi SPACCA
- Gymkhana
- Madeo
- Raoul’s
- Scott’s
- Spago
Watch the fire, light, and bubble shows near a lively spot in Via Riyadh as the evening reaches its finale. March to the sound of the beat, tune in, and tune up for the 11pm closing performance. Set against the shimmering water fountain, you are guaranteed to stay on your feet until the early hours of dawn.
Food festivals in Riyadh
Riyadh, in winter, comes alive with fun outdoor activities like Riyadh Season, Tuwaiq Trail run, and more. BLVD World‘s cultural celebrations include food kiosks where you can tuck into delicious plates of pasta, burgers, sushi, and more. There is also the free KAFD Food Carnival that will run until November 2 and has over ten cuisines.
SAR250. Fri Nov 8. 8pm-3am. Via Riyadh, Al Hada, qlub.com.