Riyadh Theatre Festival Concerts: Dates and Details

The Saudi capital is experiencing an exceptional cultural and artistic movement with the launch of the third edition of the Riyadh Theatre Festival , organized by the Theatre and Performing Arts Authority. The Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Conference Center is hosting this prominent event, which serves as a vibrant platform for creativity. Theatrical performances will continue until December 22nd, while musical evenings will add an atmosphere of musical delight and refined entertainment.

Diverse musical evenings bringing together Arab stars

This year's festival is witnessing a great artistic momentum through the organization of 7 musical evenings performed by 10 of the brightest singing stars in the Arab world, distributed across various stages in Riyadh. The schedule of concerts is as follows:

• December 15: The first concerts kicked off on the Red Stage at Princess Noura University, with a purely Saudi evening that brought together the young artists Burhan and Arwa , in celebration of authentic local music.
• December 17: Artist Mohamed Fadl Shaker on the Red Stage, to present a selection of his romantic songs that touch the emotions, such as "How Are You After My Departure" and "The Story Is Over".
• December 18: A magical musical evening entitled "Love Letters from Damascus" performed by musician Iyad Al-Rimawi , showcasing his artistic works since the beginning of the millennium.
• December 19: A Lebanese musical night par excellence, bringing together the sun of song , Najwa Karam, and the star Adam on the stage of Mohammed Abdo Arena, coinciding with a Gulf musical session by the artist Mutrif Al Mutrif, bringing back memories of intimate artistic sessions.
• December 25: The evenings conclude with a blend of romance and Egyptian music, as artist Yara meets musician Saad Al-Oud at Princess Noura University, while star Tamer Ashour a public concert at the Abu Bakr Salem Theater.

Theatrical competition and cultural activism

At the heart of the festival, ten carefully selected Saudi theatrical productions are competing, reflecting the significant development of the Kingdom's theatrical scene. These productions vary in their artistic styles and themes, offering the audience a rich visual and intellectual experience. Through this competition, the festival aims to raise the standards of local theatrical production and encourage innovation in scripts and direction.

Cultural and strategic dimensions of the festival

The Riyadh Theatre Festival's role is not limited to performance and entertainment, but comes as part of a comprehensive national strategy aimed at establishing the status of theatre and performing arts as one of the pillars of quality of life within the Kingdom's Vision 2030. Through these events, the Theatre and Performing Arts Authority works to create a supportive environment for young Saudi talents, and to provide professional platforms that allow them to interact with Arab and international expertise.

This event is gaining increasing importance as it contributes to revitalizing cultural tourism and making Riyadh a major art destination in the region, where the events blend authenticity and modernity, and combine theater and music to provide a complete cultural experience that satisfies the diverse tastes of the public.