The world’s largest festival for light and art, Noor Riyadh, will return to Saudi Arabia’s capital for its 5th edition, bringing a dazzling collection of installations.
From November 20 to December 6, 2025, Noor Riyadh will take place under the theme “In the Blink of an Eye,” showcasing Riyadh’s evolving identity, fusing the city’s historic heritage with its modern infrastructure.
The groundbreaking festival will feature more than 60 large-scale light installations, in addition to educational workshops, discussions, community activities and artistic shows. Noor Riyadh is one of the initiatives of Riyadh Art program – a project led by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC).
On November 20, Noor Riyadh returns to write a new chapter of brilliance and creativity.
Under the theme “In The Blink of An Eye”, light meets the city, its people, and time creating an unforgettable experience pic.twitter.com/XOcLmRkzdX
— نور الرياض (@NoorRiyadhFest) September 1, 2025
Revealed during a ceremony at the Armory Show in New York, local and international artists will showcase their creative artworks in Riyadh’s historic sites, urban landmarks, and metro network. This includes 6 main locations: Qasr Al-Hokm District, King Abdulaziz Historical Center, STC Station, Financial District Station, PIF Tower, and JAX District, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The fifth edition’s list of curators features prominent visual artists, including the director of the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, Mami Kataoka, as the Curatorial Advisory Lead; alongside the Chinese curator and multimedia artist, Li Zhenhua, and Saudi designer and visual artist, Sara Al-Mutlaq, as Curators.
In the light of this, the Saudi Culture Minister, member of the Board of Directors of the RCRC, and Chairman of the Riyadh Art Program’s Steering Committee, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, highlighted the significance of the unique festival.
“This year’s theme captures the momentum of change that defines Riyadh today. Through Noor Riyadh, we continue to deepen the role of public art in shaping cultural exchange, enriching daily life, and positioning Riyadh as a creative capital on the world stage,” he noted.
