6 exhibitions to see in Riyadh and Jeddah before they close
From a Red Sea show at Hayy Jameel that ends on 26 October to a lighthouse photography exhibition open until the end of the year, here is what is on and until when.
Autumn is a good time for galleries in Riyadh and Jeddah, and several shows close in the next few weeks. Here are six, in the order they end, with where to find them.
Red Wind, Coral Worlds
until 26 October at Hayy Arts, Hayy Jameel, Jeddah. A group show on the Red Sea as a route for trade, pilgrimage and migration, with artworks, objects and sound, curated by Huda Tayob and Miriam Hillawi Abraham. Hayy Jameel opens Wednesday to Monday, 2pm to 10pm.
Quarter Tone
until 7 November at Fenaa Alawwal in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter. An exhibition conceived by the oud player Naseer Shamma, open 10am to 10pm Saturday to Thursday and 5pm to 10pm on Fridays.
Continuum '26
until 7 November at Diriyah Art Futures. Sixteen emerging artists show immersive installations, virtual reality and AI works made during the centre's new media programme.
Tuwaiq
A Journey Through Museums: 27 October to 9 November at Al-Masmak Palace Museum, Riyadh. The Museums Commission's temporary show on the kingdom's heritage, a short walk from Qasr Al-Hokm metro station. Hours and prices are not out yet.
Photographing Distance
until 31 December at the Red Sea Museum in Al Balad, Jeddah. Argentine artist Matilde Marin's photographs and videos of lighthouses, including Jeddah's and Yanbu's. Tickets cost SAR 10 on Webook; closed on Mondays.
At the Edge of Renewal
until 10 April 2027 at the Jameel Library, Hayy Jameel. Books, archives and works by Khaleeji women, shown with the Khaleeji Women's Library and Archive.
Hours can change, so check each venue's website before you go.