Riyadh Season 2025 Attracts 1 Million Visitors in Just 13 Days
Riyadh Season has once again redefined the landscape of global entertainment, announcing a staggering milestone for its 2025 edition. According to an announcement from General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman Turki Alalshikh, the festival welcomed one million visitors within just 13 days of its launch on October 10.
This extraordinary achievement, reached in under two weeks, solidifies the sixth edition of the season as a premier entertainment destination, not just in the Middle East, but across the world.
A Spectacular Start with a Global Parade
The 2025 season launched with immense energy, capturing the imagination of audiences from the very beginning. A key highlight of the opening was a spectacular global parade, produced in collaboration with the renowned U.S. company Macy’s. This first-of-its-kind event masterfully blended visual artistry with captivating performance, setting a high bar for the festivities to come.
A Stellar Lineup of World-Class Events
The rapid influx of visitors is a direct result of a meticulously curated lineup of events designed to appeal to a wide range of interests. The season has already hosted the Joy Forum 2025, a significant gathering that brought together some of the most influential leaders and creative minds from the global entertainment industry.
Further amplifying the excitement was the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament, which saw some of the world’s top tennis stars compete in a series of electrifying matches, creating an unforgettable atmosphere for sports fans.
This record-breaking start signals an incredibly promising trajectory for the rest of Riyadh Season 2025. With its proven ability to draw massive crowds through unique and high-profile events, the season is firmly on track to become the most successful iteration in its history, cementing Riyadh’s position on the map as a world-class hub for culture and entertainment.
