Add a traditional twist to your Saudi National Day this year.
With the beloved holiday just days away, the Kingdom is preparing for celebrations like no other.
National day sales, staycations, air shows, and concerts have been announced, amping up the hype.
Now, the waterfront city of Jeddah has joined in the fum.
Al Balad Saudi National Day 2025 events have just been unveiled and you are about to have a grand time.
A total of 11 celebrations have been planned across historic Jeddah, each one more exciting than the last.
So, don your region’s traditional outfit. Here is everything to know about the upcoming exhilaration.
Al Balad Saudi National Day 2025 events
Green Spirit Run
Get ready for a rush of endorphins because the Green Spirit run is here. The run has been organized by MASAFAT Club, You can find the starting point and finishing points of the run here. You will be legging it on Friday, September 19 from 6am to 9am, freeing you up for the Friday prayer just in time.
From SAR20. Fri Sep 19. Bab Jadid Square, Al Balad, in.njuko.com.
Poetry Night
Be moved by the inherent beauty of Arabic poetry as historic Jeddah celebrates some of the most iconic Saudi poetry. Held at Bayt Al Sharbatly, the event will begin from 8.30pm.
Sun, Sep 21. From 8.30pm.Bayt Al Sharbatly, Al Balad, @jeddahalbalad.sa.
National musical performances by the National Guard
Drums, trumpets, and more, Al Balad Saudi National Day 2025 events will also feature national musical performances by the National Guard band. Feel the pride and patriotism flow through you as you watch the discipline mingle with the music on Tuesday, September 23.
Tue Sep 23. 8.30pm-9pm. Bab Jadid Square, Al Balad, @jeddahalbalad.sa.
Classic cars show
Is it really a Jeddawi celebration if there are no classic cars involved? The answer is no. The bride of the Red Sea’s Al Balad Saudi National Day 2025 events list is incomplete without a classic cars show. Watch a parade of iconic models roll past you at the Bab Jadid Square.
Tue Sep 23. 5pm-11pm. Bab Jadid Square, Al Balad, @jeddahalbalad.sa.
Falcons corner
Sharp talons and sharper eyes, the national bird of the Kingdom will have their own corner during the celebrations at historic Jeddah. From 5pm. you will be able to observe these majestic birds. Maintain caution when visiting with your little ones.
Tue Sep 23. 5pm-11pm. Bab Jadid Square, @jeddahalbalad.sa.
A national musical concert
The celebrations need a baseline, a guitar strum, and some oud notes and its truly complete. The Al Balad Saudi National Day 2025 events will feature a national musical concert in collaboration with the Tariq Abdulhakim Museum. Be sure to get there by 8.50pm because the concert will begin from 9pm.
Tue Sep 23. 0pm-11pm. Bab Jadid Square, @jeddahalbalad.sa.
Musical instruments exhibition
The Bab Jadid Square will come alive during the Al Balad Saudi National Day 2025 celebrations with the lilting notes of a musical instruments exhibition. The show will see trumpets. clarinets, single drums, and more.
Tue Sep 23. 5pm-11pm. Bab Jadid Square, @jeddahalbalad.sa.
Interactive zones
Get your little ones excited about the national day with face-painting and other interactive activities in historic Jeddah.
Tue Sep 23. 5pm-11pm. Bab Jadid Square, @jeddahalbalad.sa.
Handcrafts workshop
Arabic calligraphy will be spotlighted at the celebrations and you will be able to learn how to get those perfect, loopy strokes.
Tue Sep 23. 5pm-11pm. Bab Jadid Square, @jeddahalbalad.sa.
Food trucks
All these activities are bound to get your hunger going. Head down to the food trucks parked around Al Balad and fuel up to continue enjoying the national day celebrations.
Tue Sep 23. 5pm-11pm. Bab Jadid Square, @jeddahalbalad.sa.
