7 dates for your diary in Saudi Arabia before October is out
From Black Coffee in Jeddah to a sunset hike in Hegra and a world title fight in Riyadh, here is what is on from 23 October to 1 November.
The last ten days of October are busy across the kingdom, with music in Jeddah, film in Riyadh and the desert at its best in AlUla. These are the dates we would book now, in order. Plans can change this month, so check the organiser's page before you set off.
Black Coffee
23 October, ONYX Arena, Jeddah. MDLBEAST and IN ACT bring the South African DJ for one night, with DISH DASH, RDJ and BKR. Doors open at 6pm, entry is 18 and over, and tickets start at SAR 450 on Platinumlist.
Hegra Geology Hike
Saturdays from 24 October, AlUla. A guided 1.2 km sunset walk through Hegra's sandstone, led by a Rawi storyteller and a Heritage Ranger, ending with Saudi coffee and dates. From SAR 150 per adult, every Saturday until 12 December.
Saudi Film Forum
28 and 29 October, JAX Studios, Riyadh. The Film Commission's fourth forum brings panels, an industry exhibition and workshops for anyone working in Saudi film.
Marilyne Naaman
29 October, Teatro Riyadh. The Lebanese singer and actress plays an intimate evening concert presented by MBC Group. Doors open at 7:30pm, show at 9pm, tickets on Platinumlist.
MDLBEAST at ONYX Arena
29 and 30 October, Jeddah. Two nights with Boris Brejcha, Blond:ish and Jimi Jules on Thursday, and Argy, Dennis Cruz, Loco Dice and Steve Angello on Friday. Entry 16 and over, one-day tickets from SAR 250.
The Reset Retreat
29 October to 1 November, Equinox Resort AMAALA. Formé Wellness runs four days of Pilates, yoga and sound healing on the Red Sea, from SAR 3,000 a night with meals and activities. Bookings are non-refundable after 18 October.
Canelo vs Mbilli
31 October, The Venue, Riyadh. Saul "Canelo" Alvarez challenges Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title, top of a ten-bout "Mexico vs. The World" card with four world title fights.
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