Your Guide to Saudi National Day 96 Celebrations Across the Kingdom
From desert nights and live concerts to comedy and creative workshops, here’s all the ways to celebrate Saudi National Day 96.
Saudi National Day 96 is bringing a wide range of celebrations across the Kingdom, with plenty happening beyond the usual fireworks. From live comedy and Saudi folk music to equestrian competitions and a sunset community run, there’s a little bit of everything taking place across Riyadh, Jeddah and beyond.
With celebrations kicking off today, Wednesday, September 23rd, and continuing into the weekend, here are some of the events taking place across the Kingdom for Saudi National Day 96.
Saudi National Day Air Show
📍 Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Riyadh
📅 Wednesday, September 23rd
🕓 4 PM
The annual National Day air show returns to Riyadh, with gates opening at 2PM and the celebrations beginning at 4 PM. The programme features the Saudi Hawks, the official aerobatic display team of the Royal Saudi Air Force.
Zawiya97’s Saudi National Day Creative Programme
📍 Zawiya97, Jeddah
📅 Wednesday, September 23rd
🕓 5PM - 9 PM
Zawiya97 is celebrating National Day with an evening of hands-on creative experiences, including a prayer beads-making workshop, a mangour assembly workshop, a pottery experience and more.
Sing-Along for Saudi
📍 Ithra, Dhahran
📅 Wednesday, September 23rd
🕓 6 PM - 7 PM
Ithra invites audiences of all ages to join a communal celebration of Saudi cultural identity through a live orchestral performance of beloved Saudi classics, giving the audience a chance to sing along.
For tickets and more details, visit Ithra’s official website.
Moudhi Alshamrani & Khadeejah Mouadh Concert
📍 Abadi Aljohar Arena, Jeddah
📅 Thursday, September 24th
🕓 10 PM
Saudi folk singers Moudhi Alshamrani and Khadeejah Mouadh take to the stage at Abadi Aljohar Arena for an evening of live music celebrating Saudi National Day.
Tickets are available through Webook.
'Sands & Stars of the Saudi National Day' Camp Experience
📍 Pangaea Camp, King Abdulaziz Reserve
📅 Thursday, September 24th
🕓 8 PM
Head into the desert for an evening celebrating Saudi heritage at Pangaea Camp. The experience includes traditional cultural activities, authentic Saudi dishes and a storytelling session exploring the lives and journeys of the Kingdom’s ancestors, as well as their connection to the desert and its stars.
Tickets are available through Webook.
'National Night 96' Concert
📍 Sard Cultural Center, Riyadh
📅 Thursday, September 24th
🕓 9 PM
Sard Cultural Center is hosting a folk music evening for National Day 96, with live performances from Ahmed Al-Saqqaf, Abdulmalik Suleiman and Moataz Mohammed.
Tickets are available through Webook.
Hayy Jameel Bakers Market
📍 Hayy Jameel, Jeddah
📅 September 24th - 26th
🕓 10 AM - 10 PM
The Bakers Market returns to Hayy Jameel for a special Saudi National Day edition, bringing together a curated selection of Jeddah’s bakeries, pastry shops and independent bakers. Expect everything from artisan breads and viennoiseries to desserts, traditional sweets and market-only creations, alongside Hayy Jameel’s exhibitions and cultural programme.
Al-Gharraa Equestrian Center Jumping Championship Show
📍 Al-Gharraa Equestrian Center, Riyadh
📅 September 24th - 26th
🕓 5 PM - 11 PM
The Al-Gharraa Equestrian Center is hosting a three-day show jumping championship in celebration of Saudi National Day 96, bringing together riders and equestrian enthusiasts for live competitive jumping.
Tickets are available through Platinumlist.
Jalsat Taq: National Day Women’s Evening
📍 The Warehouse, Riyadh
📅 Friday, September 25th
🕓 9 PM
The Warehouse in JAX District hosts a women-only evening of traditional folk music in celebration of Saudi National Day. Guests can also opt to embrace the occasion’s heritage-inspired dress code with Najdi Al-Nashal attire.
Tickets are available through Webook.
Vocally: Choralla Orchestra
📍 King Fahad Cultural Center, Riyadh
📅 Friday, September 25th
🕓 7 PM
The Korala Orchestra takes to the stage for an evening of collective vocal and instrumental performances celebrating Saudi National Day 96.
Tickets are available through Webook.
Vocally: Ayed
📍 King Fahad Cultural Center, Riyadh
📅 Friday, September 25th
🕓 10:30 PM
Saudi singer Ayed joins Vocally’s National Day celebrations for a concert featuring a selection of his most celebrated songs.
Tickets are available through Webook.
Six Flags Qiddiya City Comedy Festival
📍 Six Flags Qiddiya City, Riyadh
📅 September 25th & 26th
🕓 8:30 PM
Six Flags Qiddiya City is marking Saudi National Day weekend with two nights of comedy. Friday, September 25th features Egyptian comedian Mohamed Helmy’s interactive show CrowdGigs, alongside Saudi comedians Radwan Al-Rimi and Abdulrahman Abu Rajal.
Saturday’s lineup brings together Saleh El Nawawy, Saif Zaghmouri, Abdulla Sbeih and Talal Al Sheikhe.
Tickets are available through Platinumlist.
Saudi National Day Run by Riyadh Runners
📍 King Abdullah Walkway, Riyadh
📅 Saturday, September 26th
🕓 6 PM
Riyadh Runners is marking National Day 96 with a light community run along King Abdullah Walkway’s Flower Way, taking place around sunset.
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