Saudi Arabia Events Postponed or Cancelled 2026: Full List With New Dates (Riyadh, Jeddah & More)

Last updated: Sep 7, 2026

Several major events in Saudi Arabia have been postponed or cancelled following the 2026 Iran war and airspace disruptions across the Gulf.

Some events have confirmed new dates, some have shifted to 2027, and a few have been scrapped entirely.

Here’s a clean, up-to-date list of what’s moved, what’s cancelled, and what’s still being worked out, with current status and new dates where confirmed.

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Events with confirmed new dates

These Saudi events have been formally rescheduled, with organisers publishing revised dates.

If you had travel booked, check your airline’s status page on the Wego flight tracker before making new plans.

LEAP 2026 (Riyadh)

Status: The 2026 dates have passed; the next edition is 12–15 April 2027
Venue unchanged: Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre, Malham

12th Saudi Film Festival (Dhahran)

Status: Completed on 26 June–2 July 2026
Venue unchanged: King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture, Ithra

Saudi Capital Markets Forum (Riyadh)

New dates: 22–24 March 2027
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh

The Saudi Capital Markets Forum, organised by Saudi Tadawul Group, has been rescheduled to March 2027, as reported by Bloomberg. The confirmed new dates are published on the official CMF website.

Automechanika Riyadh

New dates: 11–13 January 2027
New venue: Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center

Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia confirmed the postponement via Zawya, and later announced confirmed 2027 dates and a new venue, as reported by Arab News.

Events postponed with no new date yet

World Economic Forum – Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting (Jeddah)

New dates: To be announced

Per the official WEF press release, the meeting was rescheduled in consultation with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Economy and Planning. The official postponement notice does not give replacement dates.

If you’d booked travel to Jeddah specifically for this event, refund or rebooking eligibility for flights into Jeddah depends on your ticket and any airline cancellation or applicable waiver.

Events cancelled outright

These Saudi events have been scrapped for their original 2026 dates, with no confirmed replacement on the current calendar.

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (Jeddah)

Status: Cancelled from the April calendar

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix remains absent from the current 2026 Formula 1 calendar. Its April cancellation was confirmed by Formula 1 and Sky Sports.

F1 ticket holders should check the official Saudi Arabian GP page for refund procedures. An event cancellation alone does not establish a refund entitlement for flights into Jeddah.

What you can do now if you planned on visiting

If you were travelling into Saudi Arabia for any of these events, your first step is confirming event status with the organiser, then checking flight status on Wego’s flight tracker.

For flights to Riyadh and flights to Jeddah, cancellation and change terms depend on the airline, travel dates and whether the airline cancels your flight. Check your airline’s advisory page directly.

For accommodation, fee waivers at hotels in Riyadh and hotels in Jeddah depend on the property and booking terms — contact the property directly with your reservation reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026 happening?

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is not listed on the current 2026 Formula 1 calendar.

When is LEAP 2026 now happening?

The 2026 dates have passed. LEAP lists its next edition for 12–15 April 2027 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre, Malham.

Can I get a refund for flights and hotels booked for these events?

Not automatically. Eligibility depends on the airline or property’s terms, any waiver covering your booking, and whether the travel provider cancels the service.

Has the Saudi Film Festival been cancelled?

No. The 12th edition has concluded; Ithra confirms it ran from 26 June to 2 July 2026 in Dhahran.

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