Riyadh is buzzing this summer with a jam-packed lineup of concerts, festivals, and family fun. From high-stakes esports tournaments to food festivals and cultural fairs, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Plan your days with our roundup of the biggest happenings in the Kingdom, complete with dates, locations, and ticket information.

? At the heart of the excitement is the biggest gaming tournament in the world, the EsportsWorld Cup 2025, taking over Boulevard City from 8 July to 24 August. With over 2k professional players and a staggering USD 70 mn in prizes, it’s a must-see event suitable for the whole family, offering live concerts, immersive zones, and family-friendly activities. Tickets are going for as low as SAR 40 and up to SAR 999, depending on the experience you choose. Get your tickets at the event’s website.

? The competition electrifies Boulevard City by day, and well into the night as well with AFT_r, the official afterparty series lighting up The Venue from 9pm to 2am. Tickets start at SAR 199 and are available for you to pick up at NoFoMo and Platinumlist.

  • Week 1 kicks off with Ty Dolla Sign, Lost Frequencies, Bayou, and Leen on 18 July;
  • Week 2 brings Metro Boomin, Quavo, Don Diablo, Jeed, and Saud starting 24 July;
  • Week 3 features Central Cee, R3HAB, Dafencii, Asayel, and Shaolin takes off on 31 July;
  • Week 4 closes with a bang headlined by the Black Eyed Peas, Meduza, Zyne, and Sharkk on 7 August.

? The fun continues with Riyadh’s live music scene and a string of concerts at King Saud University throughout July and August. Our very own Sultan Khalifah kicks things off with his signature sound on 17 July. The nostalgia continues with beloved composer and singer Tarek Al Arabi Tourgane, offering family-friendly shows on 17 and 18 July. Then comes the soulful voice of Abdulaziz Al Duwaihi on 31 July, followed by Lebanese hitmaker Marwan Khoury on 1 August. Tickets start at SAR 200. Get yours at the Platinumlist platform.

? ALSO- Mark your calendar for Euphoria Presents Space Motion Live at Saudi Media City on 8 August. Headlined by the genre-blending DJ Space Motion and supported by BKR, Ingiter, Kriis, and Silvio Saade, this Afro-tech event promises an unforgettable audio-visual journey through deep beats and pulsing rhythms. Tickets start at SAR 250 and are available on the Platinumlist platform.

? The city’s food scene will also shine this summer. The Street Food Festival, running from 7 July to 25 July in Boulevard City, will offer a delicious and diverse open-air dining experience. Open daily from 6pm to 1am, the festival will serve traditional Saudi cuisine and modern fusion dishes, with late-night bites, live cooking shows, and plenty of Instagrammable moments. Entry is free, making it a no-brainer for families, couples, and hungry explorers.

? Riyadh’s cultural shine promises to be equally strong. The Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall will host “The Intergenerational Lens of Social Change” Summer Exhibition from 27 July to 25 September, featuring works by over 50 artists. The exhibit — organized by the Misk Art Institute — is free of charge, offering a quiet and inspiring escape from the city’s buzz.

Whether you’re in the mood for beats, bites, or big thrills, Riyadh is serving up its most exciting summer yet. Stay tuned, stay cool, and dive into the energy of a city that knows how to celebrate summer — Saudi style.

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