Festivals in Riyadh

The Riyadh Comedy Festival was a Saudi Arabian government–sponsored comedy festival held from 26 September to 9 October 2025, at Boulevard City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The festival featured many high-profile comedians and a variety of comedy styles, such as stand-up, satire, sketch and improv. The event was announced on 23 July 2025, by Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority. It was part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy to position the country as a destination for international cultural and artistic events.