Are you feeling those celebratory vibes for Founding Day? You likely will from these Saudi Founding Day concerts in Riyadh. The capital is honouring the first Saudi state, Diriyah, in many ways.
Founding Day is a time when restaurants get extra creative with themed dishes, cafés pull out the Founding Day packaging, and one-day events start to scatter throughout the Kingdom. With so much to look forward to, we don’t want you to miss out, especially with live musical performances. Here are some of the top Saudi Founding Day concerts to check out.
Keep checking back as more Riyadh Founding Day gigs are announced throughout the week.
Saudi Founding Day concerts: Monday February 20
Mohammed Abdo
Ready to start celebrating Saudi Founding Day in Riyadh now? The Saudi legend is performing at Diriyah Nights on Monday February 20. This sounds like one musical celebration you don’t want to miss. Gates open at 7pm with the concert performance starting at 9pm.
Mon Feb 20. 7pm (gates open). 9pm (concert starts). Diriyah, diriyahseason.sa.
Tuesday February 21
Abdullah Al Abid
Aria Lounge is hosting a musical night for Saudi Founding Day concerts in Riyadh to sing to. Abdullah Al Abid is taking to the stage on Tuesday February 21. The live performance will include classic Arabian tunes as well as Saudi hospitality. Sit back and enjoy the melodious tunes of the local singer over a range of refreshments and snacks. It’s looking like a great night before the first Saudi public holiday of 2023.
From Tue Feb 21. Open Sun-Wed 4pm-3am, Thu-Fri 4pm-4am, Sat 4pm-3am. Al Aqiq, @arialoungeksa.
Bedayat
Get ready for dinner and a show celebrating aspects of Saudi culture and heritage. Bedayat is taking place as part of Diriyah Season. It is one of the Saudi Founding Day concerts to celebrate the Kingdom. Best of all, you can kick off your long weekend with the Diriyah event. The experience is on Tuesday February 21 with tickets starting from SAR575. Doors open at 8pm. The event will welcome performances by Rashid Al Faris as well as an orchestra performance over a dinner from a Saudi Master Chef.
From SAR575. Tue Feb 21. 8pm (gates open). Diriyah, diriyahseason.sa.
The Warehouse
The Warehouse is welcoming three local acts to the stage for Saudi Founding Day concerts. Listen to Faisal Saud, Nawaf Mubarak and Ziad Abdulrahman sing on Tuesday February 21 at JAX District. Tickets are available for SAR120. Doors open at 8.30pm with the performances starting at 9pm.
From SAR120. Tue Feb 21. 8.30 (doors open), 9pm (concert starts). JAX District, Diriyah, @twh_ksa.
Wednesday February 22
Abdullah Al Manea
If you’re after a musical event on Saudi Founding Day proper, this could be the one for you. The show is among the Saudi Founding Day concerts heading to the city in Riyadh Season‘s The Groves. Head over to the Diplomatic Quarter to see Abdullah Al Manea taking to the Wadi stage on Wednesday February 22 at 9pm. Gates open at 7pm. Get ready to sway to the tunes of the strings of oud. If you were lucky enough to secure yourself a ticket, sing along if you know the lyrics.
Wed Feb 22. 7pm (gates open), 9pm (show). The Groves, Diplomatic Quarter, @riyadhseason.
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