Saudi Arabia is known for its spectacular annual seasons, with the Riyadh season coming to an end last month and Jeddah season 2022 taking over for the next few months.
Starting May 2nd, Jeddah is celebrating the summer like never before with over 2,800 events all over the beach city. So, if you’re a Jeddah native or planning to visit soon, we’ve got you covered with an endless list of exciting events that you do *not* want to miss out on.
Via @jeddahseasonsa on Instagram
There are nine festivity zones across the city of Jeddah in honour of the season, all under different names. Jeddah Superdome, Al-Jawhara Stadium, Jeddah Jungle, Jeddah Yacht Club, Jeddah Art Promenade, Jeddah Pier, Prince Majid Park, City Walk, and Al-Balad. Each of these zones will hold special kinds of events, related to the historical and cultural aspects of its location.
With various numbers of events, from the world’s biggest zoo to a K-Pop concert that’s still under wraps, we’ve got Jeddah season events lined up for you below.
Here are all the things you can do this Jeddah Season 2022
Jeddah K-Pop Festival
Three days of your favourite K-pop bands? Check. Jeddah season is hosting the Jeddah K-pop festival and I can honestly tell you, everyone is *freaking out*. From Ateez, to Everglow, to Monsta X, all your faves are coming for three whole days starting 30th of June to the 2nd of July.
Tickets will be sold at SAR230 – SAR2,000.
You can purchase your tickets here.
Fame Factory
Live the life of a film star and experience it full on at Fame Factory. You’ll be going through 6 stages of stardom, from wardrobe to winning your very first Oscar.
Tickets are sold at SAR150.
You can purchase your tickets here.
Abdulmajeed Abdullah concert
Khaleeji music icon, Abdulmajeed Abdullah, is coming to take over this Jeddah season. After not one, but two successful concerts in Riyadh season, Abdulmajeed is hosting two more successful concerts in Jeddah. With day 1 selling out so fast, the team of Jeddah season knew a second concert was a must.
Tickets are sold out.
Throwback House
Jeddah Season is taking you on a trip to the past with the Throwback House located in Jeddah Pier. For only SAR50, you can experience a visit to your Grandma’s old home.
Darcy Oake
Via Instagram @JeddahSeason
Illusionist Darcy Oake appears on Jeddah Season to give a charming interactive art show that is bound to steal your attention. Whether you’re into mind reading, grand illusions or impossible sleight challenges. Darcy Oake has you covered.
Tickets for the show are SAR150-SAR250 and can be found here.
Abandoned Island
Located in City Walk, the Abandoned Island (Horror Zone) in Jeddah Season is bound to have you trembling for the rest of your week. You’ll experience a full on zombie/mummy/ghost experience and you know, we humans *love* to torture ourselves.
Tickets for the zone are SAR100 and can be found here.
The Marina
Located in Jeddah’s Yacht Club, this event gives you access to endless restaurants and cafés with a beautiful view of the Red Sea.
Tickets to enter The Marina are SAR150 and can be found here.
Jeddah Art Promenade
The core of Jeddah Season 2022 is the Jeddah Art Promenade. It’s a beachfront avenue on the Red Sea, which includes *so* many different types of entertainment, whether it’s a live show or daily fireworks. Other than visiting the popular eateries there or shopping, you can even watch the whole promenade through the viewing tower.
The Art Promenade area is open from 4 pm to 2 am daily for SAR25.
To purchase your tickets, click the link here.