December 2026 in KSA & the Gulf
Culture & LifestyleFor marketers
Dec 3–5 · Riyadh · JAX District, Diriyah
PaperBack Art Book Fair 2026.
The Diriyah Biennale Foundation's art book fair brings artists' books and independent publishing to JAX District in Diriyah. Its third edition, first planned for November, now runs from 3 to 5 December, according to the Foundation's programme listing and as CairoScene reported.
What to expect
- 3–5 December 2026, 4 PM to 10 PM, at JAX District, according to the Diriyah Biennale Foundation's programme listing.
- The fair moved from November; its organisers announced the new dates on the fair's Instagram, CairoScene reported on 18 October.
- Participating publishers and the programme had not been announced as of 18 October, according to CairoScene.
Why it matters
Useful for brand and design teams looking for Saudi and regional artists, designers and independent publishers to commission or work with.
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