November 2026 in KSA & the Gulf
EntertainmentFor marketers
Nov 1–30 · Riyadh
Riyadh Season 2026: November.
November has the most openings of any month announced so far. AlDirah Winter, The Groves, Wonder Garden, Al Suwaidi Park and Al Hisn Maze open, WWE Crown Jewel comes to KAFD on 7 November, six plays open in Boulevard City and the Ethnosport Culture Festival runs from 19 to 28 November.
What to expect
- All month: Boulevard City and Boulevard World are open, and Rotana's concert series continues
- 1 Nov: AlDirah Winter opens in historic Riyadh for 128 days, run by AlDirah Development Company with Riyadh Season
- November: The Groves marks its fifth year with dining and entertainment concepts; the guide gives no day
- 4 Nov: Fi Hettah Tanya, starring Ahmed Mekky and Mostafa Ghareeb, opens at Bakr Al-Sheddi Theatre
- 5 Nov: The Members, starring Akram Hosny and Bayoumi Fouad, opens at Mohammed Alali Theatre
- 6–7 Nov: TCG Con Arabia, a trading card game convention, in Boulevard City
- 7 Nov: WWE Crown Jewel at Riyadh Season Stadium at KAFD, with champion against champion in the men's and women's divisions
- 11 Nov: Pink In brings fashion, fragrance, jewellery and skincare brands to Boulevard City
- 13 Nov: Elmi Oloom, starring Dina El-Sherbiny and Ahmed Abdelwahab, opens at Mohammed Alali Theatre
- 18 Nov: Wonder Garden opens inside Boulevard City, with four areas, seven experiences and 14 rides
- From 18 Nov: Al Suwaidi Park's "A World of Cultures" begins with Yemen (18–23 Nov) and Sudan (24–28 Nov)
- 18 Nov: A Miss Rachel tribute show at Al Suwaidi Park, inspired by Ms Rachel rather than her own show
- 19 Nov: The Toy Shop, a Gulf musical starring Bader Al-Shuaibi and Shujoon Al-Hajri, opens at Global Theatre
- 19–28 Nov: Al Hisn Maze, ten days of obstacles and challenges
- 19–28 Nov: Ethnosport Culture Festival, with traditional sports, music and crafts
- 20 Nov: The Dinosaur, starring Ahmed Helmy, opens at Bakr Al-Sheddi Theatre
- 23 Nov: Do Me a Favor, starring Sheko, opens at Mohammed Alali Theatre
- November–December: Zuffa Boxing 13 & 14 and Power Slap; dates and venues not yet announced
Why it matters for marketers
WWE Crown Jewel, five zone openings, six plays and a ten-day traditional sports festival give sponsors audiences from wrestling fans to families in a single month.
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