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Riyadh Season: Fun events to look forward to in December

Check out this showstopping list of concerts and plays for the month ahead

by Afrah Bari

Riyadh Season is in full swing. The jam-packed schedule includes A-list performers from Saudi and beyond. We’re here to help guide you through the most exciting events, from concerts to plays.

Wednesday December 1

DJ Mishal concert

Riyadh born DJ Mishal will be rocking the stage over at Combat Field. While this is the zone where you battle it out on the field, it will also be transformed into a concert space. Bop along to some of his great remixes.
December 1. Combat Field.

Thursday December 2

Crazy Family

Plays seem to be all the rage this December, but this next one is more on the light-hearted side. Businessman, Ramzi, fights with his rich wife on whether or not his daughters will get married or not. This hilarious play stars Ahmed Zaher alongside his two daughters Laila and Malak, plus Ahmed Fathi and Menna Fadali.
9pm-midnight. December 2-6. Baker Al Shidi Stage, Boulevard Riyadh City.

Guwaza Ma’frata

A fantasy play will be on at zone one, Boulevard Riyadh City. The play follows the love story between a prince and a fairy princess whose families refuse to accept their marriage no matter how hard they both try.
8.30pm-11.30pm. December 2-6. Muhammed Al Ali Stage, Boulevard Riyadh City.

Mohamed Hamaki concert

Egyptian superstar, Mohamed Hamaki, is set to perform at Boulevard Riyadh City on December 2. This will be the singer’s second time at Riyadh Season, as he performed back in 2019 alongside The Chainsmokers. Taking to social media, Hamaki declared that he missed the Riyadh crowd.
9pm-11pm. December 2. Abu Baker Salem Stage, Boulevard Riyadh City.

Ramy Sabry and Tamer Ashour concert

These two wonderful artists will be coming together to rock the Boulevard stage, so get on your feet Riyadh and have a good time.
December 2. Boulevard Riyadh City.

DJ The Name Don’t Matter concert

Sick beats, great vibes, and amazing people. Happening at the Combat Field, this concert brings you a great chance to let loose and enjoy yourself.
December 2-4. 9.30pm-1.30am. Combat Field.

Friday December 3

Majid Al Mohandis concert

Hailed as the engineer of modern Arab music, Majid Al Mohandis will be performing a concert at Riyadh Season. Expect a stellar performance, as the Iraqi-Saudi singer has been given the nickname “Voice of Diamond”.
9pm-2am. December 3. Mohamed Abdu Arena, Boulevard Riyadh City.

Saturday December 4

Nawal El-Kuwaitia concert

One of the most talented singers in the Arab World will be performing a concert for our viewing pleasure. She’ll be opening up the Oasis seating area for the first time this Riyadh Season.
10pm-12.30am. December 4. Oasis Seating Area, Riyadh Oasis.

Riyadh Oasis opens

Give your winter nights a new meaning over at the newly opened zone. With new concerts, art shows, and fine dining experiences, this zone is set in the desert so get ready for some outdoorsy entertainment.
December 4- Feb 28. Open daily 3pm-3am.

Tuesday December 7

Asala and Fawad concert

Another concert for the list, this one will be happening at the Oasis, so you can enjoy the musical atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of the busy capital.
December 7. 10pm-1am. Riyadh Oasis.

Friday December 10

Da-Bangg tour

Bollywood super fans, this one is for you. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will be taking the Boulevard Riyadh City stage as part of his Da-Bangg Tour – Reloaded. The Da-Bangg tour will be kicking off in the capital, and it will also feature celebrities like Shilpa Shetty, Sunil Grover, Saaie Manjrekar and Jacqueline Fernandez.
7.30pm-10pm. December 10. International Theater, Boulevard Riyadh City

Nancy Ajram and Wael concert

The queen of Arabian music is finally coming to Riyadh, and we couldn’t be more excited. She’ll be appearing alongside Wael Kfoury who is yet another amazing musician in the industry.
December 10. Abu Bakr Salem Theatre, Boulevard Riyadh City.

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