A Thousand and One music festival is one of the most awaited fairytale-inspired music festivals that’s finally making its return to Riyadh. Earlier, it was scheduled for April. However, later it was moved to October. And now the dates have finally come out for the new addition that’s returning this year. This year’s festival will be happening on October 29th and 30th, and here’s all you need to know about the upcoming fiesta for which the tickets are now live.
Thousand and One Music Festival Returns To Riyadh
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If you are a fan of listening to fantastic music and grooving to the beats, then the Thousand and One Music Festival is the one for you. This fairytale-inspired music festival is returning for two nights in October to Riyadh. A storybook-style festival, each stage has its own theme, atmosphere, and soundtrack. This year, the festival promises over 70 artists who will be performing across the multiple immersive stages.
Tickets Are Now Live
As it happens, tickets for the new edition are already live. These tickets are available on NOFOMO and include several categories. For the two-day festival pass, you can purchase it for SAR309. The two-day festival pass bundles for four are available for SAR1,049, which are currently on a 40% discount for a limited period only.
However, if you’re looking for an upgraded experience, the VIB, VIB Bundle, Backstage Bundle, Backstage, and Qafilah Stage Balcona tickets are yet to be released. These tickets cover both festival days and is strictly restricted for guests who are aged 18 and above.
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Visitors Can Expect Themed Stages
Coming to Baban Riyadh, the stage design is quite a bit of a talking point. The 2025 edition features themed stages including:
- Qafilah, which was inspired by a travelling desert caravan
- Qasr recreated the royal palace
- Bustan was an enchanted oasis
- Sahaab stage appeared to float above the festival
With these excellently designed stages, you can expect the 2026 edition to be different. So, go ahead and make sure to get your hands on the tickets before they are sold out.
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When is Thousand and One music festival coming to Riyadh?
The Thousand and One Music Festival 2026 is coming to Riyadh on October 29th and 30th.
How many artists are going to perform at Thousand and One Music Festival in Riyadh?
It is expected that more than 70 artists are going to perform across different immersive stages for the newest edition of Thousand and One music festival.