These are the free Riyadh Season 2025 zones to check out
Easy on the wallet, heavy on the fun
Riyadh Season is officially back on Friday October 10, and it’s going to be bigger than ever. Think all-new experiences, mind-blowing entertainment, and immersive attractions, and of course, the return of the free Riyadh Season 2025 zones.
This year’s event is guaranteed to be unlike anything we’ve seen before, with 11 main entertainment zones across Riyadh hosting 15 global championships and 34 exhibitions and festivals, according to HE Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA).
Boulevard City
We can’t begin the list without mentioning the gorgeous Boulevard City. The most prominent and largest areas of the Riyadh Season since its launch.
During the government press conference held for the Riyadh Season 2025, it was announced that this area will feature rich entertainment content in this year’s edition, including eight sporting tournaments such as Power Slap 17, The Ring V, the Riyadh Season P1 Padel Championship, and the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship, in addition to the Saudi Darts Masters and the King’s Cup MENA.
Boulevard City will also offer 19 entertainment experiences, including six new ones such as Minecraft and Poppy Playtime. As always, everyone will have free entry to the zone.
Boulevard City will be one of the first areas to open its doors to visitors on October 10, offering an exceptional array of experiences, events, and unique stores.
Location: Boulevard City, Hittin
Timings: 4pm to 2am
Al Suwaidi Park
Whenever Riyadh Season rolls around, Suwadi Park, a major landmark in Riyadh that opened in 1983, transforms into a cultural haven that celebrates a different culture every week.
This year, the park will present distinctive events celebrating 13 diverse cultures, including Yemen, Sudan, Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India. These events include 49 concerts, 84 theatrical performances, and 100 carnivals.
Location: Al Suwaidi Park, Al Suwaidi
Times: Sun Nov 2 to Sat Jan 31, 2026
Riyadh Zoo
Riyadh Zoo first opened its doors to the public way back in 1987 and has become part of the glorious Riyadh Season. As part of the deal, the gorgeous zone is back for the fourth year in a row.
A key feature of Riyadh Season, the zoo returns this year with a host of new and educational experiences, from a giraffe exhibit and a reptile house to exciting shows and interactive programs that offer families a refreshing experience.
Housing more than 1,600 animals from 170 species, spread across six indoor zones, the park also offers educational and interactive experiences for kiddos and fams, making it an ideal place to explore the animal world in a fun and exciting atmosphere.
Location: Al Malaz
Dates: Thu Nov 20 to Sat Jan 3, 2026
Timings: 9am to 5pm
