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Updated September 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has, in recent years, been keen on adopting a new persona of an open and welcoming society. The Kingdom now seeks to welcome the world by developing tourist sites and promoting its rich and alluring heritage.
Additionally, events and celebrations such as the Riyadh Season 2024 and the upcoming Noor Riyadh festival also serve as a testament to the Kingdom’s willingness to welcome global travelers and embrace change.
Continuing the success of the inaugural edition held last year, Noor Riyadh 2024 will transform Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, once again into a dazzling night-time gallery without walls.
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What is Noor Riyadh festival?
Noor Riyadh is an annual festival of light and art that takes place throughout the entire city of Riyadh. The festival turns the city into an open-air gallery, illuminated by a series of ambitious large-scale public art installations.
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Created to support local talent and boost Saudi Arabia’s cultural economy, Noor Riyadh is an integral component of Riyadh Art, one of the globe’s most extensive public art endeavors.
Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the Saudi Minister of Culture and a board member of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, as well as the chairman of the Steering Committee for the Riyadh Art Program, emphasized the commitment to culture and the arts, which has flourished under the guidance of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
During the last Noor Riyadh Festival, an impressive collection of more than 120 artworks contributed by over 100 artists was showcased across five hubs in the heart of the Saudi capital.
This vibrant festival embraces local and international artists and provides a rich tapestry of workshops, stimulating seminars, and engaging artistic dialogues. Moreover, this festival is committed to offering an extensive array of over 500 community engagement initiatives, ensuring an enriching experience for visitors and families throughout the festival and exhibition period.
Noor Riyadh 2024’s theme
The theme for Noor Riyadh 2024 has not been announced yet. We will update you as soon as more information is available.
A distinguished curatorial team comprising Jérôme Sans, Pedro Alonzo, Alaa Tarabzouni, and Fahad Bin Naif envisioned the festival’s theme for last year, inviting us to explore “The Bright Side of the Desert Moon.”
Noor Riyadh exhibition 2024
The schedule for Noor Riyadh 2024 has not been revealed yet. We will update you as soon as more information is available.
The last Noor Riyadh exhibition “Refracting Identities, Shared Futures” took place at the JAX District from 40 November to 2 March. Artists explored the dynamic nature of cultural and personal identity as light cartographers amidst the shifting sands of time.
Noor Riyadh 2024 dates
We are all awaiting for the exact dates of the Noor Riyadh festival to be officially revealed. We will update you as soon as more information is available.
If you are looking forward to the Riyadh Art initiative and the Noor Riyadh festival, please visit the Noor Riyadh official website to learn more.
