Azimuth 2023
The Kooks, Peggy Gou, Jorja Smith and more lit up the stage
On its third edition, AZIMUTH, part of the vibrant AlUla Moments calendar of events and festivals, was held over the National Day Weekend and witnessed eclectic, soul-stirring performances amid the desert




Azimuth - The Event
Imagination is a wonderful thing. It can transport you to magical worlds, into the past and the future. From inspiration comes music and art that transcends borders, kindles our spirits, and fuels the fires of innovation.
It was imagination that defined and inspired AZIMUTH, the renowned music and entertainment extravaganza that heralded the commencement of the 2023/24 AlUla Moments calendar.
Kicking off the Saudi National Day celebrations, AZIMUTH was held from 21-22 September with an epic programme of exhilarating live performances enjoyed by thousands of fans.
It was imagination that defined and inspired AZIMUTH, the renowned music and entertainment extravaganza that heralded the commencement of the 2023/24 AlUla Moments calendar.
Kicking off the Saudi National Day celebrations, AZIMUTH was held from 21-22 September with an epic programme of exhilarating live performances enjoyed by thousands of fans.




Azimuth - The HIve Stage
The third edition of AZIMUTH featured an impressive lineup of more than 30 artists from around the world, making it one of the most anticipated music events in the region. Day 1 featured veteran UK indie band The Kooks, viral South Korean DJ Peggy Gou, Australian singer RY X, Egyptian rock band Cairokee, electronic duo Thievery Corporation, and Saudi-born DJ Nooriyah. The next day saw performances by international stars Jorja Smith, Dope Lemon, Chet Faker, Tinariwen, and Saint Levant, among others, alongside regional and local talents like Vinyl Mode and Husa & Zeyada.




Saudi National Day celebrations