HistoryTaaruf Retreat for Women
Give yourself a journey that brings you closer to the story of Al Madinah. A programme for women that combines visiting landmarks with learning their history.
5–7 November
Al Madinah events calendar
Choose what inspires you
Every theme, in one season.
All events67 eventsHistory5 events
Culture12 events
Nature12 events
Culinary Arts5 events
Sports11 events
Entertainment22 events
History5 eventsCulture12 eventsNature12 eventsCulinary Arts5 eventsSports11 eventsEntertainment22 events67 events
History
5 eventsHistory
HistoryThe Heritage Yard
Learn about the heritage of Al Madinah and its presence in hospitality and architecture. A yard that brings cultural and heritage organisations together with development and hospitality.
Coming soon
HistorySadeem
Return to Al Madinah of a hundred years ago from a theatre seat. A play that recalls its markets, the customs of its people, and the details of their lives, on a journey through time.
18–21 November
HistoryA Journey to Know Al Madinah
Take your family to the stories and landmarks of Al Madinah. A journey that combines the pleasure of discovery and learning, and introduces you to the history of the place in the company of those you love.
28 November
HistoryAmmar
Discover the palm's mark on the old houses of Al Madinah. A knowledge experience that introduces its relationship to traditional architecture and its role in the details of building.
3 days in NovemberCulture
12 events
CultureThe Craftspeople's Yard
Come closer to the world of crafts and handmade work. A yard for meeting craftspeople's products and programmes that support their small projects.
Coming soon
CultureThe Culture Yard
Give your curiosity a tour of the Culture Yard. Learn about publishers' titles, bookshops, and the services of educational organisations.
Coming soon
CultureThe Perfumers' Yard
Choose a souvenir from the world of perfume for your journey. A walk among incense, perfumes, natural herbs, and care products in the Perfumers' Yard.
Coming soon
CultureMade in Al Madinah
Make your own souvenir of Al Madinah. A market of local crafts and live workshops where you make your piece and take it with you.
7–14 November
CultureHow Do a Mother and Her Daughter Think?
Come closer to your daughter's world, and give her room to understand you. An interactive session for mothers and their daughters aged 9 to 12, on different ways of thinking and different needs.
13 November
CultureMadinah Culture Week
Live the culture of Al Madinah through its arts and voices. A week that brings together literature, music, and interactive performances in a celebration of Madinah identity.
10–17 December
CultureStorytellers of Al Hayy
Give your evening a story from the old city. A gathering in the square of Al Hayy that brings back the lives of the people of Al Madinah and their folk sayings.
Every Friday in Ramadan
CultureFriday Market
Give your Friday outing a local flavour. A popular market that brings local products, traditional food, and craftspeople together in one place.
Every Friday until the end of March
CultureNights of Al Hayy
End your day with a night at Al Hayy. Artistic performances, folklore, and warm gatherings that join entertainment to the heritage character of Al Madinah.
The end of each month until the end of March
CultureAl Hayy Street
Take a walk through the language, heritage, and arts of Al Madinah. Three cultural paths on Al Hayy Street, each presenting one side of the place's identity.
Daily until the end of March
CultureTashkeel
See the palm as artists see it. A programme in drawing, design, and visual arts inspired by its roots, patterns, and symbols.
5 days in January
CultureSawt
Listen to the palm's story in poetry and memory. A literary experience that follows its presence in poems and folk sayings, and the meanings it carries.
Two days in MarchNature
12 events
NatureAl-Merbad Winters
Take a winter break among the greenery of Al-Merbad. A walk on the farm and quiet time outdoors to enjoy nature.
Coming soon
NatureSocial Farm Winters
Give coffee and food a place among the mountains and palms. Restaurants, cafés, and varied gatherings at Social Farm, where you spend the winter in nature.
Coming soon
NatureJabal Ayr Journey “Will They Not Reflect?” — for Women
Give yourself time to reflect among the views of Jabal Ayr. A journey for women that combines discovering the mountain's nature with reflection on its details.
5 December
NatureJabal Ayr Journey “Will They Not Reflect?” — for Girls
Give your daughters a chance to learn in nature. A journey to Jabal Ayr for girls aged 10 to 15 that combines exploration and reflection.
12 December
NatureJabal Ayr: Beginnings
Take a break from study days in the nature of Jabal Ayr. A journey for university students that combines exploration and reflection on the mountain views.
26 December
NatureA Sha'ban Gathering for Girls
Welcome the days of Sha'ban with a meeting in nature. A programme for girls that combines varied activities with educational and spiritual experiences.
22 January
NatureA Full-Moon Night
Give your evening a view from Jabal Ayr under the light of the full moon. A night of reflection, quiet music, and gatherings on the summit.
The 14th–15th of each month until the end of February
NatureThe Jabal Ayr Winter Camp
Spend a winter night on the summit of Jabal Ayr. Equipped tents and gatherings around the fire and coffee, followed by breakfast among the mountain views.
January–February · every Thursday and Friday
NatureThe Sky of Al Madinah
Lift your eyes to the sky of Al Madinah and come closer to its secrets. Observation of planets and galaxies through telescopes, with specialists and a corner for astrophotography.
Monthly
NatureSunrise on the Mountain
Start your day with sunrise from Jabal Ayr. A climb before dawn with guides, ending with breakfast and a view of the city from above.
December–March · every Saturday
NatureMother and Daughter — Bustan Al-Mustadhal
Share a day with your daughter in which you spend closer time together. A meeting at Bustan Al-Mustadhal that combines conversation and rest in the orchard.
Monthly
NatureAthar
Learn about the palm and its role in our environment. A knowledge experience that explores its relationship to winter, sustainability, and protecting the environment.
3 days in DecemberCulinary Arts
5 events
Culinary ArtsThe Cooks' Yard
Take a walk among food and what it takes to prepare it. A yard that brings food, drink, kitchen tools, and food-delivery services together.
Coming soon
Culinary ArtsThe Farmers' Yard
Come closer to farming and the products that reach your table. A space that brings dates, food, and organisations specialised in agriculture and irrigation together.
Coming soon
Culinary ArtsThe Prophetic Table
Learn about foods linked to the Prophet's life. An experience that combines tasting and the story of food, and adds knowledge of the table's flavours to your visit.
Coming soon
Culinary ArtsDates and Coffee Festival
Taste the dates of Al Madinah with the scent of freshly roasted coffee. Live roasting, competitions, and local farmers' products at the Dates and Coffee Festival.
20–25 February
Culinary ArtsBaraka
Come closer to the story of dates on the Ramadan table. An experience that introduces their place in Islamic culture and their presence in the customs of Ramadan.
Two days in FebruarySports
11 events
SportsTaaruf Champions (2)
Give your children a chance to take the initiative and lead. A camp for boys and girls aged 10 to 15 that builds values, leadership, and teamwork.
19–21 November
SportsJabal Ayr Bikeathon
Take on the cycling challenge on the paths of Jabal Ayr. A race that combines the energy of competition with the mountain's nature and wide views of the city.
9 January
SportsAl Hayy Marathon
Set off from the heart of Al Hayy toward the finish line. A race for families, young people, and visitors, ending with a mountain view.
12 January
SportsRest in Nature
Give your day quiet moments on Jabal Ayr. An outdoor experience for enjoying nature and resting away from the noise of the day.
16 January
SportsWalking at Via Ferrata
Set off walking among the mountain paths. An experience that combines movement and exploration in nature, to enjoy the view and a different adventure.
16 January
SportsCycling at Via Ferrata
Discover the pleasure of setting off on a bicycle. A ride that combines activity and exploration in nature.
16 January
SportsRock Climbing at Via Ferrata
Test your skill at rock climbing. An adventure and a challenge among the rock formations.
16 January
SportsAbseiling at Via Ferrata
Try abseiling. An adventure that combines concentration, challenge, and the pleasure of exploration.
16 January
SportsThe Gulf Taaruf Camp
New experiences that build girls' skills and open a door to learning. A camp for girls aged 9 to 14 that combines sport, learning, and practical activities.
27–30 January
SportsSporting, Religious, and Educational Events
A full programme of sporting activities and religious and educational events, to strengthen physical and spiritual health, for every age.
9–18 February
SportsAyr Trails
Choose your path and start the walking challenge on Jabal Ayr. Three trails of different difficulty, with views for photography and a completion badge for every participant.
6–7 MarchEntertainment
22 events
EntertainmentThe Opening of Zero Theatre
Be there for the start of Zero Theatre's performances. An opening that brings stand-up comedy and live shows together in a programme of entertainment and laughter.
5 November
EntertainmentThe Children's Yard
Give the little ones their share of the outing. A yard that brings children's toys, their products, and choices for play and early learning together.
Coming soon
EntertainmentThe Manakha Yard
Shop and learn about what you can buy in the Manakha Yard. A space that brings retail shops and online commerce together with payment and shipping services.
Coming soon
EntertainmentThe Kindness Yard
Learn about ways to care for your pets. A yard that brings shops, specialised food, and veterinary clinics together in one place.
Coming soon
EntertainmentCity Centre Winters
Complete your day with a winter walk beside the Qiblatayn Mosque. Restaurants and cafés in the city centre, and architectural details inspired by the identity of the place.
Coming soon
EntertainmentMaqsid Quba Winters
Give your walk near Quba Mosque a stop for food and coffee. Restaurants, cafés, and gatherings at Maqsid Quba, for the winter and for wandering.
Coming soon
EntertainmentAl-Matal Winters
Take the people you love to the view from Al-Matal in winter. An experience that brings family and friends together to enjoy the scene and the season.
Coming soon
EntertainmentRio World Winters
Come closer to the world of animals on a visit to Rio World. Meet rare and varied species on a visit that combines watching and learning.
Coming soon
EntertainmentAlia Mall Winters
Combine a shopping walk and family time at Alia Mall. An experience of the season, where you choose together what suits your day.
Coming soon
EntertainmentThe Show “La Had Yadri”
Save your evening for laughter at Zero Theatre. A stand-up show with Osama Bayzid, as part of Thmanyah's visit to Al Madinah.
13 November
EntertainmentAn Event So That You May Know One Another
A day on the farm that opens a door to new friendships. Entertainment and awareness activities for girls aged 10 to 15 that encourage meeting and conversation.
29 January
EntertainmentAl Hayy Bazaar
Look for a local piece or a traditional flavour at Al Hayy Bazaar. A shopping walk that brings handmade crafts, local products, and food together in a heritage setting.
13–17 February
EntertainmentBuds of Al Hayy
Let your children come closer to the heritage of Al Madinah through play. Painting on pottery, stories, and folk games that give them room to learn and try.
Throughout the season
EntertainmentAl Hayy Cinema
Watch your film under the sky of Al Madinah. Saudi and Arab films outdoors, with warm gatherings and light food.
Throughout the season
EntertainmentThe House of Horror
Test your courage in the House of Horror. An entertainment experience of suspense and thrill, in the company of people who like a challenge.
Throughout the season
EntertainmentA Popcorn Workshop
Add something out of the ordinary to your visit to Clue. A popcorn workshop in the winter programme, for an enjoyable time at the café.
During the winter season
EntertainmentA Flower-Arranging Workshop
Arrange flowers in your own way. A workshop where you try ordering flowers and composing their colours into an arrangement you choose.
During the winter season
EntertainmentA Cup-Painting Workshop
Turn a plain cup into a piece that carries your colours. A cup-painting workshop that gives you room to draw and try ideas in your own way.
During the winter season
EntertainmentA Mirror-Painting Workshop
Give a mirror a shape of your choosing. A workshop for drawing and painting on mirrors that turns your ideas into artistic details.
During the winter season
EntertainmentA Flower-Making Workshop
Make a flower that stays with you, colours and all. A workshop for shaping flowers from chenille stems or velvet, in colours you choose.
During the winter season
EntertainmentA Dish-Painting Workshop
Give your small pieces a place that carries your taste. A workshop for painting accessory dishes and decorating them with drawings and colours you choose.
During the winter season
EntertainmentThe Children's Area at Bustan Al-Mustadhal
Let the little ones complete the pleasure of their day at Bustan Al-Mustadhal. A children's area that combines play and taking part, within the orchard and its winter events.
From November, ongoingEvery date, in your hands
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