AlUla’s Ancient Kingdoms Festival Is Coming Back This Nov, So Mark Your Calendars!

by Anupriya Mishra
AlUla’s Ancient Kingdoms Festival Is Coming Back This Nov, So Mark Your Calendars!

AlUla is a magnificent destination perfect for tourists who wish to experience the natural wonders of Earth. As it happens, there is a spectacular festival, which celebrates the heritage of this magnificent city that’s coming back this year. Dear readers, we’re talking about the Ancient Kingdom Festival that’s making its way back to AlUla, Khaybar, and Tayma. Here’s all about the festival happening in November.

Ancient Kingdom’s Festiva To Come Back In November

The Ancient Kingdom’s Festival is one of the most revered festivals in AlUla and it’s coming back this November. Yes, this highly popular event will be happening from November 16, which is a Thursday to December 2, Saturday. As it happens, it is the second edition of this festival that made a debut the previous year. Just like the last year, this historical and cultural event is going to celebrate the rich culture and history of the Oasis of AlUla, Khaybar, and Tayma. This edition of the festival is also going to be extra special because it will mark the 15th anniversary of Hegra as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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The Previous Edition Also Had A Lot To Offer For Attendees

Hegra Site
Pic credits: Wikimedia Commons

In case you’re wondering, this fiesta is going to feature spectacular performances, immersive shows, informative tours, and special programmes that are going to transport you to the bygone era. Not to mention, you might also get to witness an incredible fireworks display that is surely going to leave you mesmerised. As it happens, this festival is a part of the AlUla 2023-2024 Calendar and the festival is going to take place right after the AlUla Wellness Festival, which is going to happen for 18 days.

Doesn’t it all sound fantastic? Well, you can expect all this and more as the previous edition was also nothing short of stunning.

Finally, if you want to experience the magnificence of the kingdoms that once ruled the land, don’t forget to partake in this upcoming festival at AlUla.

When: November 16 to December 2

Cover Image Courtesy: experiencealula.com

First Published: September 29, 2023 5:44 PM