Jeddah Holiday Events: A Guide to Sports and Entertainment Destinations 2025
During holidays, Jeddah, the Bride of the Red Sea, transforms into a comprehensive tourist destination, attracting visitors from within the Kingdom and abroad. It offers a unique blend of events that combine sporting excitement, family entertainment, and cultural enrichment. This dynamic activity aligns with the objectives of "Vision 2030" and the "Quality of Life" program, which aims to transform Saudi cities into global hubs for hosting major events, thus enhancing the Kingdom's position on the international tourism map.
World sports capital
On the sporting front, Jeddah continues to solidify its position as the region's sporting capital, hosting the AFC U-23 Championship from January 6 to 24, a pivotal tournament showcasing the future talents of the Asian continent. Simultaneously, the eyes of football fans worldwide are turning to King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (The Shining Jewel), which will host the Spanish Super Cup from January 7 to 11. This event is a testament to the international confidence in the Kingdom's sporting infrastructure and its ability to organize large-scale events featuring elite clubs from around the world.
World-class entertainment and luxury shopping
On the entertainment front, Winter Wonderland offers an exceptional winter experience with a wide range of games and interactive zones suitable for all family members, enhanced by live shows that create a joyful atmosphere. Meanwhile, Jeddah Corniche Circuit, renowned for hosting Formula 1 races, is preparing to host the Label Lab event from January 12th to 15th, combining modern shopping and entertainment in one location. For lovers of luxury, Jeddah Superdome, the world's largest column-free geodesic dome, will open its doors for the Jeddah International Gold and Jewellery Exhibition (January 8th-12th), featuring over 100 exhibitors, reflecting Jeddah's rich history as a major trading hub for precious metals in the region.
The scent of history and heritage
A visit to Jeddah is incomplete without delving into its rich history. The Red Sea Museum, located in the Bab al-Bunt building in Historic Jeddah (Al-Balad) – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – offers an inspiring journey of discovery. Through more than 1,000 artifacts and works of art, the museum tells the stories of navigation, trade, and pilgrimages that shaped the cultural identity of the Hijaz region, using state-of-the-art interactive technology to connect the past with the present. These experiences combine to create a vibrant and diverse tourism landscape, making Jeddah the ideal destination for an unforgettable vacation.
