And then there was light.

Riyadh’s largest light art festival is gearing up to illuminate the capital once again. The fourth edition of Noor Riyadh will see the city bathed in burnished oranges, bright reds, every shade of purple and more.

What’s more, the festival is back with a brand-new theme, Light Years Apart, and will take over various key locations throughout the city. There will be 60 installations, all of which you can check out starting tonight.

Noor Riyadh is part of the Riyadh Art Program and is in line with the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030.
The program is managed by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and aims to establish the Saudi capital as a gallery without walls.

The festival blends tradition with modernity and improves the quality of life of its residents and visitors.

Noor Riyadh 2024

The city-wide event was first introduced in 2021 and brought large-scale light art, building projections, performances and more.

The spectacular festival always includes an exhibition and a public program of activities such as workshops, talks, and performances for all.

Noor Riyadh location

The official locations for the festival have been revealed. Prepare to marvel at fantastic installations at:

• King Abdulaziz Historical Center
• Wadi Hanifah
• JAX District

Noor Riyadh dates

The record-breaking celebration of art will run from Thursday, November 28, to Saturday, December 14.

Noor Riyadh tickets

The 17-day festival normally has many free events including an exhibition. Information about this year’s tickets have not been released yet.

Noor Riyadh events

While not much is known about the event, it was announced an hour ago; we do know that it will have public art displays alongside workshops, seminars, and community-driven events. There will also be about 60 art pieces dotting the city.

Riyadh and arts

The capital is brimming with artsy events. The Saudi Museum of Contemporary Art in Diriyah is constantly doing fascinating shows. There is also the Tuwaiq Art Festival, where you can watch sculptures molded live. The RSH Street Art Festival from 2023 was also a raging success. There is also the Diriyah Biennale that does the Islamic Arts Biennale every two years.

Free. Thu Nov 28-Sat Dec 14. Across Riyadh, riyadhart.com.