- Noor Riyadh returns under the theme “Light Years Apart”, featuring installations at three prominent locations: King Abdulaziz Historical Center, Wadi Hanifah, and JAX District.
- The festival will showcase over 60 artworks by renowned Saudi and international artists, alongside workshops, artistic dialogue sessions, and a community engagement program.
Noor Riyadh, held under the umbrella of Riyadh Art, returns for its fourth edition, centered around the theme “Light Years Apart.” This year’s festival will be held across three key locations—King Abdulaziz Historical Center, Wadi Hanifah, and JAX District—featuring more than 60 remarkable works by both Saudi and international artists. In addition to the captivating light art displays, the festival will offer workshops, artistic dialogue sessions, and a variety of community engagement programs.
The selection of these venues reflects their historical and cultural significance to the capital. King Abdulaziz Historical Center, Riyadh’s foremost cultural landmark, hosts exhibitions and museums that highlight the rich history and heritage of the Kingdom, creating a connection between authenticity and modernity. This venue offers visitors a unique experience that blends the past with the present, making it a distinctive destination for all. Similarly, Wadi Hanifah, a symbol of Riyadh’s natural landscape, provides an ideal setting for open-air light and art installations, allowing visitors to engage with artworks in a natural environment that enhances the aesthetic experience. Additionally, JAX District, known for its exhibitions, art studios, and cultural projects, serves as a hub for contemporary arts, offering visitors a wide range of modern artistic expressions.
This year’s edition of Noor Riyadh will span a captivating 17 days, from November 28 to December 14, 2024. Visitors can expect a rich program of cultural events and guided tours, designed to offer a unique and immersive experience.
For more details, visit noorriyadh.sa or follow the festival on Instagram at instagram.com/noorriyadhfestival.
About Noor Riyadh
Noor Riyadh is a citywide annual festival of light and art which launched in March 2021. Noor Riyadh includes a festival and world-class exhibition, along with a public program of community activities, featuring educational workshops, talks and performances. Noor Riyadh is the largest light art festival in the world.
Noor Riyadh combines the highest quality light artworks from leading international and Saudi artists, across the largest city footprint of any light art festival worldwide. Staged under Riyadh Art, the festival aims to nurture local talent and inspire youth to drive Saudi Arabia’s creative economy.
For more information about Noor Riyadh and its initiatives, visit www.noorriyadh.sa and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram.Website: http://noorriyadh.sa
Instagram: @noorriyadhfestival
Twitter: @NoorRiyadhFest
Facebook: @NoorRiyadhFestival
Noor Riyadh is presented by Riyadh Art and the Royal Commission for Riyadh City.
About Riyadh Art
Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, is on a 10-year mission to become one of the world’s most livable and competitive cities, a global center which is open for business and that welcomes the world. With a young and rapidly growing population of 7+ million residents, Riyadh is transforming into a vibrant and cosmopolitan metropolis.
Art and culture reflect the spirit of a city. That’s why the Riyadh Art project has been developed to turn the whole capital into a creative canvas – a gallery without walls – to enrich lives, ignite creative expression and kindle the creative economy. Riyadh Art is a demonstration of the open, accessible and creative transformation of the capital, where the exchange of ideas through creative expression develops a deeper sense of mutual understanding and respect.
The Riyadh Art project will have a positive impact on people, bringing everyday moments of joy to residents and visitors alike, while instilling a greater sense of civic pride and creating a more beautiful city for everyone to enjoy. It will also spark the development of the new creative economy and have a positive effect on attracting new businesses to invest in the city.
For more information about Riyadh Art and its initiatives, visit www.riyadhart.sa and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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Abdulrahman AlQarni | Marketing & Communications Director | Riyadh Art
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