What's the haps: Top things to do in Riyadh this weekend
From fun to arty flair
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Somewhere to go dancing? Something fun to do tomorrow? Our guide to top things to do this weekend in Riyadh is personally curated, ensuring there’s always a diverse range of events for you to choose from. Get stuck in.
Open Mic Night at The Warehouse
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If you’ve got a talent that you’d like to share with the world (or Riyadh, at least), The Warehouse is THE perfect place to be. Be it poetry, music, comedy, bring it. And they’ll bring the vibes.
Location: JAX District
Date: Thursday October 16
Time: 9pm to midnight
Cost: SAR69, book here
Pajama Night at Level Up
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It’s time. Time to kick back, relax, and chill out in your pjs, but this time, in public. Bring the gang, better yet, wear matching pajamas and head out to Level Up to enjoy a unique evening that promises nothing but fun and relaxation.
Location: Hittin
Date: Saturday October 18
Time: 6pm
Travel the world (no passports needed, though)
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The most impressive Riyadh Season zone by a long shot, Boulevard World is located adjacent to Boulevard Riyadh City. Each sub-zone is dedicated to a different country from across the globe, celebrating the best of that destination’s shopping, culinary, and cultural experiences. This year, the zone is reopening with three new pavilions, each celebrating the culture, food, and people. New countries include Indonesia, South Korea, and Kuwait. Bringing up the total number of countries you can visit at Boulevard World 2025 to 21.
Location: Prince Turki al-Awwal Road, Hittin
Cost: SAR40, book here
Build your own world (fictionally, of course)
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Riyadh writers, if you’ve been working away on your laptops, slightly unsure of what the rollout of AI means for us, put your fears to bed here. Join published author Elie B. Hart from Writers in Riyadh to step into the future and imagine worlds where human experience and technology are deeply connected.
Location: Diriyah Art Futures
Date: Friday October 17
Time: 5pm
Cost: SAR50, book here
Ain’t no party like a Beast House party
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Fridays are when Beast House comes to life, becoming the ultimate destination for dance music lovers, showcasing high-energy performances and an unbeatable lineup of talent. Walk in and enjoy beats by Berlin-based TripMastaz, known for spending nearly 20 years making the house music scene what it is now, followed by Iceland’s INTR0Beatz, and Saudi’s very own Majid.
Location: Beast House, JAX District
Date: Friday October 17
Time: 9pm
Cost: SAR199, book here
The Pluma Circus is still on…
things to do in Riyadh this weekend
For the first time in Saudi Arabia, the internationally acclaimed Pluma Circus brings its magic to Riyadh. Get ready for jaw-dropping acrobatics, dazzling costumes, hilarious clowns, and mind-blowing visual effects that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Location: Pluma Circus Tent, Al Nakheel Mall, Riyadh
Timings: Oct 1 to 25, Wed 6pm to 9pm, Thurs 5pm to 8pm & 8pm to 11pm, Fri & Sat 4pm to 7pm & 7pm to 10pm
Cost: SAR95 (Green), SAR140 (Blue), SAR180 (Red), SAR240 (Silver) & SAR345 (Gold). Tickets can be purchased here.
Artsy fun never felt so good
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The Museums Commission inaugurated on Wednesday the fourth Saudi edition of the International Biennial of Contemporary Art of the South (BIENALSUR) at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art (SAMoCA) in JAX District, Diriyah, under the theme “Let’s Play: A Labyrinth of Options,” aiming to strengthen cultural dialogue between the Kingdom and the world through contemporary art.
Location: SAMoCA in JAX District
Date: Until December 31
Cost: SAR25, book here
Catch the Six Kings Slam
things to do in riyadh this weekend
Taking place on Wednesday October 15, Thursday October 16 and Saturday October 18, the legendary tennis showdown gathers some of the sport’s biggest legends and rising stars for an exhibition filled with high-stakes competition. And if you didn’t manage to catch tickets, you’ll be happy to know that Netflix is giving you a chance to watch the action live. All matches will begin at 7.30pm (local time), so, be sure to tune in to Netflix for every serve, swing, and stylish moment.
