"Fantastic and unexpected"… This is how visitors described the opening of Riyadh Season 2025.

On Friday, October 10, 2025, the Saudi capital, Riyadh, witnessed the dazzling launch of the sixth edition of the Riyadh Season, with a huge audience in attendance who expressed their pride and happiness in the global event that graced the city's streets with diverse artistic and entertainment performances. The opening parade featured a world-class, professional style, with the participation of more than 3,000 performers, dazzling roaming shows, and giant balloons that added an atmosphere of joy and celebration to every space.

A festive atmosphere lights up the capital's sky.

The skies of Riyadh welcomed season visitors with colorful smoke effects that began at the end of the parade, featuring the season's logo colors, creating a magical visual spectacle that captivated the audience. Joy and excitement mingled among visitors as they interacted with the interactive segments and accompanying artistic processions, which blended music, creativity, and live performance to deliver a unique and unforgettable experience.

Visitor impressions and international acclaim

Riyadh Season's cameras were keen to document visitors' joy at the launch of the new edition, which was widely admired by attendees of various nationalities. Many visitors described the experience as "fantastic and unexpected," while others expressed their amazement at the level of organization and creativity, saying, "We were expecting something big, but the opening ceremony exceeded all expectations." One visitor confirmed that the scene was "perfect and beyond imagination," expressing her confidence that the season will hold more surprises in the coming months.

Turki Al-Sheikh's speech and the launch of the events

During the opening ceremony, Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Sheikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority, officially announced the opening of Riyadh Season 2025 in a televised address. He expressed his gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for their significant support of the entertainment sector, emphasizing that the current season will be the largest and most diverse in its history. The Riyadh Season extends until March 2026, and includes free entertainment areas, most notably Boulevard City and Al Suwaidi Park, which offer experiences that combine entertainment and cultural exploration, in addition to the zoo, which includes more than 150 rare animal species, all of which form a blend of fun, culture, and nature in an exceptional experience for families and visitors from around the world.