The stage is set, the balloons and floats have been prepared, and the countdown is on.
Riyadh Season 2025’s opening ceremony is almost here and our excitement knows no bounds.
The city-wide winter celebrations will be packed to the brim with attractions and experiences so fun, you will keep coming back for more.
Worried about tickets being sold out? Shelve them because Riyadh Season 2025 free zones have been announced.
The pocket-friendly areas are bringing fantastic experiences for you and your Riyadh Season crew to explore without breaking the bank.
So, pull up your webook apps and start booking your free tickets.
Riyadh Season 2025 free zones
Boulevard City
Boulevard City is back as the beating heart of Riyadh Season. Running from October 2025, it’s the biggest of the Riyadh Season 2025 free zones, packed with art, culture, sports, and family fun. You’ll find over 20 experiences, including first-timers Play-Topia and Poppy Play Time, The Conjuring Universe Tour, and of course the VR-heavy Flying Over Saudi.
For those of you into sports and gaming, it’s nonstop action with Doos Karting, Mike Tyson Boxing Gym, and the WWE Experience. Big events like Kings League MENA, the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship, and The Saudi Arabia Darts Masters add even more excitement, with new surprises still to come.
Foodies and music lovers are in for a treat too. The zone is filled with global eats, from Turkish and Egyptian to Italian and African flavors. Sneaker Con returns for fashion fans, while concerts light up Mohammed Abdu Arena and Abu Bakr Salem Theater. End your night at the Dancing Fountain, where music, lights, and water shows bring the magic to life.
Free. From Fri Oct 10. Boulevard City, Hittin, @blvdruhcity.
Riyadh Zoo
Riyadh Zoo is back as one of the three Riyadh Season 2025 free zones as one of the exciting free zones, giving families the chance to get up close with nature and enjoy wild adventures together. It’s more than just a zoo, it’s a full-on experience with themed areas that blend fun, learning, and discovery.
Start at Almalaz Bay, home to the Owl House, a fun Farm Experience, and the Kangaroo Yard. Then swing by Ape Escape to meet chimpanzees, orangutans, and lemurs in an interactive setting. Animal lovers will love the Enchanted Forest, where you can feed giraffes, meet bears and llamas, and spot graceful gazelles.
Don’t miss the Pink Lake with its flamingos, parrots, and live shows, or The Swamp, where you’ll see Bengal and white tigers, a crocodile tunnel, and over 60 rare reptiles. For a grand finale, Wild Adventure takes you face-to-face with lions, elephants, and hippos on scenic trails perfect for photos.
Free. From Thu Nov 20. Al Malaz, webook.
Suwaidi Park
Suwaidi Park is back as one of the free zones in Riyadh Season 2025, and it’s turning into a global celebration like no other. Think of it as a world tour without ever leaving Riyadh, with music, food, and folk arts from across the globe filling the park from November. A total of 13 cultures will be celebrated at the open-air space including newcomers Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.
Free. From Sun Nov 2. Al Haqeeqa, webook.com.
