A Thousand and One Music Festival is making its return to Riyadh, bringing its fairytale-inspired world back to the capital for two nights in Banban Riyadh. The festival was originally scheduled for April before being moved to later in the year. The new dates are now confirmed for Thursday, 29 October and Friday, 30 October 2026.
If live music, big productions and discovering new artists sound like a good night out, this is one to keep on the calendar. The festival is built around an immersive, storybook-style concept. Each stage is given its own theme, atmosphere and soundtrack. This year’s edition is set to feature more than 70 artists performing across multiple stages.
Tickets are already on sale through NOFOMO, with several options available. A two-day festival pass costs SAR 349, while a two-day pass for four people is priced at SAR 1,199.
For those looking to make more of the experience, additional ticket categories including VIB, VIB Bundle, Backstage, Backstage Bundle and Balacona tickets are also being offered. The festival is strictly for guests aged 18 and above.
The music is only part of the experience. One of the festival’s biggest talking points is its elaborate stage design. The previous edition had transformed nRiyadh into a colourful fairytale setting.
In 2025, the Qafilah stage took inspiration from a travelling desert caravan, while Qasr was designed around the idea of a grand royal palace. Bustan brought an enchanted oasis to life, and Sahaab created the impression of a stage floating above the festival grounds.
With a new edition comes a new story, so the 2026 stage designs are expected to bring their own themes and surprises.
For those planning to attend, it’s worth getting passes early to avoid last-minute scrambling. With two nights, more than 70 artists and a festival setting designed to feel like stepping into another world, A Thousand and One Music Festival is shaping up to be one of Riyadh’s more colourful nights out this autumn.
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