Your Guide to AlUla’s Season of Sound, Sport & Storytelling

Framed by sandstone cliffs and stories carved into stone, AlUla is no longer just a place to visit—it’s a destination to return to, again and again.

Each year, AlUla transforms into the backdrop for ‘AlUla Moments’—a curated, six-month season of festivals, concerts, wellness retreats, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences set in one of Saudi Arabia’s most storied landscapes.

Running from September 2025 to February 2026, the upcoming season weaves together everything from electronic sets in the desert to candlelit heritage tours, sound baths in ancient valleys to cycling races across timeless terrain.

So, whether you're here for rhythm or reflection, performance or pilgrimage—this is your map to everything unfolding in the 2025–2026 AlUla Moments season.

September – AZIMUTH

The season opens with a sonic desert storm—AZIMUTH, AlUla’s signature music and digital art festival, merges global beats with immersive visuals under star-studded skies.

October – AlUla Wellness Festival

From sound healing and meditation in Ashar Valley to Les Mills pop-ups, a half marathon, duathlon, and triathlon—this is where stillness meets stamina.

November – Ancient Kingdoms Festival

AlUla becomes a living museum—you can wander The Incense Road, experience Hegra After Dark, or look up for the drone show above ancient tombs. 

December – Winter at Tantora

Winter at Tantora blends gastronomy, music, and heritage—featuring performances by Ahlam, pop-ups from Ducasse and Annabel’s, Tantora Nights, and a celebration of Saudi craft.

January – Sport and Art Collide

From AlUla Desert Polo and the AlUla Tour cycling race to AlUla Arts Festival, January delivers a dynamic blend of sport and culture—featuring Desert X, Centre Pompidou exhibitions, and design showcases across the AlJadidah Arts District.

February – Endurance and Adventure

AlFursan Endurance returns with top-tier equestrian competition, while the AlUla Trail Race challenges athletes across some of the region’s most dramatic natural terrain.