Riyadh events in October and November 2026: dates and venues
From Riyadh Season's opening and the Six Kings Slam to Crown Jewel and Cityscape: Riyadh's top October–November 2026 events, with dates and venues.
Riyadh's calendar is packed in October and November 2026. The seventh Riyadh Season opens on Wednesday 21 October, followed by nights of tennis, boxing and wrestling, alongside major exhibitions and conferences. Here are the main announced dates and venues so you can plan ahead.
| Event | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh horse racing season | From Friday 16 October 2026 | King Abdulaziz Racecourse |
| Riyadh Season 2026 opens | Wednesday 21 October 2026 | Boulevard City, Boulevard World and other zones |
| Six Kings Slam tennis | 21, 22 and 24 October 2026 | The Venue (ANB Arena), Hittin |
| Future Investment Initiative FII10 | 26–29 October 2026 | King Abdulaziz International Conference Center |
| Global Health Exhibition | 26–29 October 2026 | Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Malham |
| Al-Nassr in the AFC Champions League Elite | 26 October and 24 November 2026 | Al-Awwal Park |
| Canelo Álvarez v Christian Mbilli | Saturday 31 October 2026 | The Venue, Riyadh |
| WWE Crown Jewel | Saturday 7 November 2026 | Riyadh Season Stadium, KAFD |
| Cityscape Global | 16–19 November 2026 | Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Malham |
| XP Music Futures | 26–28 November 2026 | JAX District, Diriyah |
October: season opening, sport and investment
Horse racing season: from 16 October
The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia says the 2026–2027 Riyadh racing season runs from Friday 16 October to 17 April 2027, with 50 race days on Fridays and Saturdays. A November highlight is the Crown Prince Cup on Friday 27 November.
Riyadh Season opens: 21 October
The seventh edition, under the slogan "Big Time", runs for about ten weeks, according to the General Entertainment Authority. Announced zones include Boulevard World with new Netherlands, Portugal and Yemen pavilions, Boulevard City, Wonder Garden and the Ana Arabia exhibition at VIA Riyadh. Tickets are sold on webook.
Six Kings Slam: 21, 22 and 24 October
The tennis exhibition returns for a third edition, with the final on Saturday 24 October. Announced players include Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz, plus Learner Tien, whose addition was announced on 6 October. Tickets are on webook.
FII10 and the Global Health Exhibition: 26 to 29 October
The tenth Future Investment Initiative, themed "The Power of Legacy", is held under the patronage of King Salman, with attendance by registration on the FII Institute website. The same days, the Global Health Exhibition in Malham is open to visitors aged 16 and over, with free shuttles from SAB Bank Metro Station at the end of Line 1.
Al-Nassr in Asia: 26 October and 24 November
Al-Nassr host Al Wasl on Monday 26 October and Al Sadd on Tuesday 24 November at Al-Awwal Park, according to media reports. Confirm kick-off times on the club's official channels before you go.
Canelo v Mbilli: 31 October
Mexico's Canelo Álvarez meets WBC super-middleweight champion Christian Mbilli over 12 rounds as part of Riyadh Season, according to Arab News. Tickets are on webook.
November: wrestling, property and music
WWE Crown Jewel: 7 November
Crown Jewel returns to Riyadh with Champion vs. Champion matches in the men's and women's divisions at Riyadh Season Stadium in KAFD. Tickets went on sale on webook on 2 October; the matches have not been announced yet.
Cityscape Global: 16 to 19 November
The real estate show, listed among the Real Estate General Authority's events, brings together more than 600 exhibitors from Monday to Thursday, 12 pm to 10 pm, for visitors aged 18 and over. New this year are workshops for first-time home buyers.
XP Music Futures: 26 to 28 November
The MDLBEAST Foundation holds the sixth edition at JAX District in Diriyah, with talks, workshops and live performances about the music industry. Ticket details have not been announced yet.
Tips before you go
- Buy tickets only from official channels; most Riyadh Season events sell on webook.
- Check minimum ages before booking, especially for trade exhibitions.
- On 26 October, events in Malham, at the conference centre and at Al-Awwal Park overlap, so plan your trip early that day.
Getting there
Events are spread between Hittin in north-west Riyadh, Malham in the far north, and KAFD, served by a metro station on Lines 1, 4 and 6. Book a ride in Drovox Passenger and see the fare before you confirm, and schedule your ride home ahead for opening nights and late shows.
Coming in December
The Riyadh International Book Fair runs from 10 to 19 December, and the first Al-Hilal v Al-Nassr derby is on 11 December. Noor Riyadh has not announced its dates yet.
Follow each event's official channels for any schedule updates, and Riyadh Season dates on the Riyadh Season website.
