Source Credit: Saudi Gazette
February 12, 2025,Since its debut in October 2024, the Riyadh Season has attracted 19 million guests, marking an incredible milestone. This accomplishment highlights the event's standing as one of the biggest entertainment seasons both locally and internationally.
The success of the fifth edition of Riyadh Season was highlighted by the announcement of this noteworthy figure by Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority's (GEA) Board of Directors. "This reaffirms the great success that the season has achieved this year," Al-Sheikh said. Both domestic and foreign tourists continue to flock to the season, with areas like "Boulevard World," "BLVD Runway," and "Boulevard City" seeing especially high attendance.
Key points
- Spread across an amazing 7.2 million square meters, the Riyadh Season includes 10 festivals and exhibitions, 11 global championships, and 14 entertainment zones.
- All age groups and interests can enjoy the wide variety of events, which include plays, concerts, art exhibits, and interactive experiences.
- The large number of visitors is evidence of the great demand for international events held throughout the season, such as boxing bouts, professional wrestling, and gourmet dining.
- Saudi Arabia's dedication to improving its entertainment scene as part of its Vision 2030 project is demonstrated by the success of Riyadh Season.
Since its beginning, Riyadh Season has developed into a major international entertainment destination, with thousands of events that draw large crowds. Because it provides distinctive experiences that attract individuals from all over the world, the event's popularity is rising.
