Winter at Tantora

22 Dec 2022 - 21 Jan 2023

Celebrate Culture, Art and Music

The highly anticipated Winter at Tantora, the very first music and culture festival in the Kingdom, returned for its fourth edition from 22 December 2022 until 21 January 2023.

The name itself comes from a sundial, culturally significant to the people of the region, who relied on it to tell the time and celebrate the return of the planting season at the beginning of winter. This festive season was filled with high-end events, star-studded concerts, adventurous activities and historical heritage.

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Festival Events

TEMPORARILY CLOSED Hot Air Balloons in AlUla & Khaybar

Offering a bird’s-eye view of the otherworldly landscapes of AlUla and Khaybar, this hot air balloon experience is an absolute must when visiting the region. The diverse colours and vistas of the tethered and untethered flights will make for beautiful photographs and unforgettable memories.

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Winter at Tantora 2022-2023: Past Events

22 Dec - 23 Dec Shorfat AlJadidah

Live music as you’ve never seen it before - looking upwards. Giving a unique second-floor stage to The Saudi National Music Band, Shorfat AlJadidah had traditional cultural music spouting from the rooftops of AlJadidah.

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22 - 24 Dec & 29 - 31 Dec 2022 Tantora Celebration

The locals of AlUla have been celebrating the "Tantora," a sundial used to mark the beginning of the winter planting season, for generations. The Tantora Celebration was the perfect way to start the Winter at Tantora Festival, sharing the cultural legacy of AlUla.

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5 January 2023 Exclusive Citrus Inspired 4 Hands Dinner

Banyan Tree AlUla invited guests to experience an innovative culinary experience with a line-up of eight delectable courses at Saffron, Banyan Tree’s signature Thai restaurant. This one night event highlighted the creations of French Michelin star Chef William Ledeuil and Ricardo Lujan, Executive Chef at Banyan Tree AlUla, and was inspired by the AlUla Citrus Festival.

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31 Dec - 25 Feb Five Senses Sanctuary

Wellness interweaves into Winter at Tantora this year with an extension of the Five Senses Sanctuary. Various yoga classes will be offered at the same beautiful indoor and outdoor pavilions - with two daily women-only dedicated classes.

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29 Dec 2022 - 14 Jan 2023 Flavours of AlUla

AlUla’s first-ever food festival, this culinary showcase featured traditional regional cuisines and international flair in a melting pot of flavour and farm-fresh ingredients.

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6 & 7 Jan | 13 & 14 Jan | 20 & 21 Jan 2023 AlUla Citrus Festival

The AlUla Citrus Festival celebrated all things citrus during the height of harvest season, as the oasis farms were bursting with bright flavours and fragrant perfumes. It also showcased the many local products that come from these versatile fruits.

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Experiences Not To Miss

Until 30 September Adventure Under the Stars

Far from city lights, vast open spaces in remote desert lands create some of the world’s most enviable dark skies, making AlUla an idyllic locale for star watching. Experience the enchantment of a desert stargazing tour led by local experts.

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Until 30 September Heritage Oasis Trail Tour

Walk the length of the Heritage Oasis Trail, from Dadan all the way to the centre of the AlUla Oasis, on this one-of-a-kind guided tour. Learn about the mudbricks that create the ancient walls lining the trail and see the lush farms being restored to their former glory.

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Incense Road

The pedestrian-friendly area of AlJadidah is being renovated to create an all-new Incense Road leisure and retail experience helping to connect AlUla Old Town to AlJadidah. Preserving the urban heritage of AlJadidah, visitors will find curated street art and public murals, along with new cafes and shops lining the roads.

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