Continue Saudi National Day 2025 at Ithra.
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has green lighted their 95th Saudi National Day celebration with over 40 cultural events for all ages.
The festivities will run until Saturday, to honor Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage, colorful traditions and strong identity.
Like in other parts of Saudi Arabia, the Eastern Region takes part in the Saudi National Day tribute with Ithra as one of the main spots for a unique cultural experience.
An Aramco initiative designed to highlight the national spirit of unity, the six-day program is featuring cultural diversity through activities, exhibitions, performances and musical shows.
Saudi National Day 2025 at Ithra
Ithra, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Dhahran, is one of Saudi Arabia’s most iconic cultural landmarks. Built by Saudi Aramco on the very site where the Kingdom’s first oilfield was discovered in 1938, it was inaugurated in 2016 and quickly became a must-visit destination. Designed by the Norwegian firm Snøhetta, the center is home to a museum, library, cinema, theater, and exhibition halls. Recognized by Time magazine as one of the world’s top 100 places to visit, Ithra drew over a million visitors in 2019, cementing its place as a hub of creativity and cultural exchange.
Saudi National Day 2025 at Ithra location
We know, we know we have mentioned the location, but the Ithra is a sprawling and packed with multiple stops. So our recommendation is stopping by all the major spots including the museum, the library, and the exhibition halls of course.
Saudi National Day 2025 at Ithra dates
Missing those Saudi National Day vibes without the standstill traffic? Ithra’s celebrations will go on until Saturday, September 27 so you can relive the experience.
Saudi National Day 2025 at Ithra tickets
While most of the activities at the cultural center are free, some of the Saudi National Day activations require a tickets starting from SAR20. You can book yours via ithra.com.
What to expect at Saudi National Day 2025 at Ithra
Get ready for a packed lineup of experiences. You can explore the Saudi Emblem Archive, dive into the world of coffee in the “From Bean to Cup” exhibition, or even join a sing-along where the whole crowd becomes the choir. There’s the futuristic “Saudi Time Capsule” where you leave messages for your future self in 2030, plus live music on the Plaza blending oud melodies with semsemiah rhythms. Families won’t be left out either, with the Children’s Museum and hands-on workshops like crafting lavender, creating stamps, or even a RoboCamel adventure. It’s a mix of heritage, creativity, and fun that makes Ithra the place to be this National Day.
More things to do in Saudi
Saudi racing fans need to clear their throats and brush up on those cheers and chants because the Saudi Arabian Formula One Grand Prix weekend is racing back into the Kingdom in 2026. What’s more, super early bird ticket sales are still going on. There is also the silent Formula E as well as the fourth round of the F1H2o Jeddah GP.
Until Sat 27. Ithra, ithra.com.
