Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

A Land that Inspires...

Everywhere you look in AlUla, inspiration can be found – in its wind-sculpted red-rock, in its soothing-green palms, and in the startling contrast of bright blue sky against shimmering golden desert. From contemporary artists creating large-scale installations to locals studying traditional handicrafts, the spirit of the arts lives in every corner of this valley.
 
Several programmes are reviving the distinctive arts and culture of the ancient Nabataeans and other historic residents of AlUla. At Madrasat Addeera, artists learn heritage design principles and geometries, while also evolving these techniques to their own artistic sensibilities.

Contemporary artists too are finding inspiration here. The AlUla Artist Residency invites artists from around the world to immerse themselves in AlUla’s extraordinary landscape and heritage. From street art to art-house cinema, the annual AlUla Arts Festival showcases an abundance of creativity across a myriad of mediums. The award-winning Mayara continues to host a rich programme of regional and global musical talent as well as cutting-edge international exhibitions. And the artistic and cultural world of AlUla continues to grow.

Expect ever more extraordinary exhibitions and installations, performances and workshops that celebrate – and are inspired by – AlUla’s distinct artistic heritage.

Madrasat Addeera Workshops


Discover the traditional arts and crafts of AlUla through Madrasat Addeera. Free weekly workshops are offered by The Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts on a wide variety of topics; all ages and skill levels are welcome.
 

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Wadi AlFann


Wadi AlFann, meaning ‘Valley of the Arts’, is an awe-inspiring new global cultural destination for contemporary art. Era-defining works by some of the most compelling artists from around the world will be permanently placed in the monumental landscape of AlUla.
Opening in 2024.
 

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AlJadidah


Explore AlUla through a different lens in AlJadidah. Whether it’s art galleries and workshops or retail pop-ups and food trucks, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
 

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Desert X


Under the theme of Sarab, 15 featured works explored ideas of mirage and oasis, both intrinsic to desert history and culture. Invited to consider these ancient concepts, participating artists responded with new works that addressed dreams, camouflage, fiction, dis/appearance, extraction, illusion and myth.
 

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Past Art Exhibitions


See how AlUla is leading the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s mission to become a globally recognised centre for arts and culture, and a hub for cultural tourism and the exchange of ideas.
 

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AlUla Artist Residency


AlUla has long been a place that has harboured artists, inspired by the layered cultural heritage of the region, its spectacular landscapes and varied nature, and the character of AlUla’s people to create distinctive and compelling works. Now, AlUla hosts artists and cultural producers across continents in immersion-based programmes with the aim of delivering exceptional artistic experiences for participants, visitors and the community.
 

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AlUla Arts Festival

AlUla Arts Festival celebrates creative works of all kinds with masterpieces of contemporary art, giant installations among the charming natural terrain, murals created by AlUla guests and residents, workshops supervised by specialists, art seminars and many more.

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