Encompassing four exhibitions, nine workshops and three tours together with film screenings and a lively programme of performing arts, the AlUla Arts Festival returns for its spectacular second edition from 16 - 28 February. This unique multi-arts festival showcases AlUla's long-standing legacy of being a cultural crossroads, championing art in all its forms.
Living in Colour Tour
Featured Events
Until 21 March
Cinema AlJadidah
To coincide with the launch of the new exhibition, Fame: Andy Warhol in AlUla, the cinema will present a weekend of screenings about the iconic and influential artist along with a fascinating look at the broader themes of art, fame and celebrity. Following the announcement of Wadi AlFann, a significant new destination for monumental contemporary artworks in AlUla’s desert landscapes, Arts AlUla launches a film series celebrating artists who make large-scale site-specific works.
17 Feb - 16 May
FAME: Andy Warhol in AlUla Exhibition
A one-of-a-kind exhibition held in the award-winning Maraya, FAME: Andy Warhol in AlUla, highlights one of the world’s most famous and recognisable artists’ personal fascination with fame and celebrity. This bespoke exhibition is the first collaboration with the Andy Warhol Museum in the region.
Documenting the Arab world’s contemporary visual culture, this exhibition showcases the best 100 Arabic posters, as regarded by an independent jury. A unique initiative, this competition is held every two years, with each new edition creating an archive of Arabic graphic design. For the first time in AlUla, visit this animated exhibit found in AlJadidah.
Use art to raise awareness about endangered animals. In this silkscreen print workshop, students will create a silkscreen print of the Arabian Leopard in the style of pop artist Andy Warhol and learn how they can help nurture the natural world.
Discover silkscreen printing – the unique art technique that made American visual artist Andy Warhol famous. In this free workshop series, students will learn how to use silkscreen printing to create beautiful pop art designs.
15 Nov to 21 Mar
Radical Urban Silkscreen Team (RUST)
Explore the intersections between art, heritage, and the environment. This silkscreen workshop with a socially conscious twist empowers youth to create engaging pop art of historic sites like AlUla Old Town and Hegra after discussing the importance of conserving local and international historical landmarks.
Dive deeper into the works of Andy Warhol as one of our Hakat Al Fann, a specialised art guide, gives a detailed tour of the FAME: Andy Warhol in AlUla exhibit. Tours will be offered for free in English and Arabic, but tickets must be booked in advance.
Join us for an immersive sensory experience, inspired by AlUla’s legacy as the heart of the Incense Road - a network of trade and cultural exchange, that once connected the ancient world. This special commission bridges performance, bespoke scent design, sound and poetry – weaved together to create a unique guided walking tour.
21 Oct - 20 May
Madrasat Addeera Traditional Arts & Crafts Public Programme
Offered by The Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, free weekly workshops are open to the public. During these workshops, participants will gain new artistic skills and learn about the beautiful artisanal crafts deeply rooted in AlUla’s cultural heritage. Participants can explore disciplines such as stone carving, natural dye making, and more.
Nov 2022 - Mar 2023
Madrasat Addeera Community Art
Bringing together visitors, community members and artisans, participants are invited to help create a number of public murals in AlJadidah as part of the AlUla Arts Festival. From stencilled designs inspired by traditional carpet designs to hand-drawn masterpieces, culture and heritage will be woven into every bit of these stunning collective artworks.
Capturing the essence of AlUla through iconic, contemporary and culturally significant artworks and temporarily exhibited public artworks have been specially commissioned for the AlUla Arts Festival. Reflecting the tranquillity of AlUla’s landscapes, unique urban heritage, and historic art of rock carving, each work shares its unique interpretation of AlUla.
15 Dec - 18 Mar
The Resonant Shell Installation
Conceived as both sculpture and immersive architecture, The Resonant Shell is a transformative experience inspired by the landscapes of AlUla. Ascending up a spiral staircase, visitors can enter a space of soothing silence, where hidden speakers diffuse the soft acoustics of AlUla in this profoundly meditative experience.
