Riyadh Season 2025 attracts 17 million visitors
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Riyadh, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced that the sixth edition of Riyadh Season concluded with 17 million visitors, reflecting high public engagement since its launch.
Launched in October 2025, Riyadh Season offered an integrated entertainment experience, including theatrical productions, major sporting events such as boxing, tennis, and snooker, as well as international and regional concerts and interactive experiences for various age groups.
The season’s zones recorded high attendance due to the diverse events and continuously evolving offerings, strengthening Riyadh’s entertainment and tourism landscape and attracting visitors from across the Kingdom and abroad.
The expansion in scale and quality, along with ongoing enhancements in organizational mechanisms and service standards, positively impacted visitor experience and showcased national capabilities in managing major global events.
The record turnout of 17 million visitors underscores Riyadh Season’s continued success and its role in supporting Quality of Life objectives while reinforcing the Kingdom’s position on the global entertainment map.