Noor Riyadh is more than a festival—it’s a citywide celebration that merges contemporary art, light, and cutting-edge technology. Featuring large-scale installations, immersive experiences, and community engagement programs, Noor Riyadh redefines public art and brings people together through the transformative power of light.
Noor Riyadh brings together the world’s most innovative artists working with light. From pioneers in the field to emerging talents, each edition features an extraordinary lineup of creators pushing the boundaries of contemporary art.
A.A.Murakami
Rashed AlShashai
05.10 Studio
Zaman Jassim
Ayman Yossri Daydban
Noor Riyadh transforms the urban landscape with breathtaking installations, immersive projections, and site-specific works. Explore some of the most remarkable artworks that have redefined Riyadh’s public spaces.
Cosmic Messenger
Energy of Water
Door of Water
The Gate of Light
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Noor Riyadh holds 14 Guinness World Records, making it the most ambitious light art festival globally. From the largest light art installation to the longest light-based artwork, Noor Riyadh continues to redefine public art on an unprecedented scale.
The Gate of Light
Door of Water
Cosmic Messenger
Energy of Water
From 2021 to 2024, Noor Riyadh has illuminated the city with record-breaking scale, global talent, and unforgettable public experiences.
The inaugural edition of Noor Riyadh celebrated the universal power of light to connect people across cultures and geographies. Under One Sky explored how light transcends boundaries, uniting individuals in a shared experience. Featuring over 60 artists, the festival transformed Riyadh into a luminous exhibition space, bringing together emerging and established artists from around the world.
Noor Riyadh 2022 expanded its artistic ambition under the theme We Dream of New Horizons, inviting artists to explore light as a symbol of hope, transformation, and limitless potential. With 100+ artists participating, the festival presented awe-inspiring installations that reimagined urban spaces and encouraged audiences to engage with light in new, unexpected ways.
The 2023 edition took inspiration from Riyadh’s natural surroundings, reflecting on the interplay between light and desert landscapes. Bright Side of the Desert Moon delved into the poetic and scientific aspects of illumination, celebrating the beauty of moonlight and its connection to history, nature, and human imagination. Featuring 120+ artists, Noor Riyadh 2023 expanded its reach, showcasing large-scale installations across the city.
Noor Riyadh 2024 explored the cosmic relationship between light, space, and time with Light Years Apart. This theme drew inspiration from celestial phenomena and the interconnectedness of the universe, using light art to evoke wonder and contemplation. With 60+ artists, the festival featured groundbreaking installations that invited audiences to experience Riyadh through a cosmic lens, bridging the past, present, and future.
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