Khobar Season makes its debut on the Eastern Province shoreline with three months of concerts, culture and family fun.
Khobar Season lands on the coast with a citywide programme that celebrates local heritage, live entertainment and waterfront living. Running from 23 October 2025 to 31 January 2026, the new season aims to showcase Al Khobar’s charm while boosting tourism across the Eastern Province. Expect headline concerts, pop-up markets and seaside experiences that turn the Corniche into a social hub.
Start with Big Bounce Arabia on the Corniche, where giant inflatables and obstacle zones invite families to bounce through the breezy evenings. The pop-up runs from 23 October to 15 November, and brings ticketed sessions right by the water.
Ajdan Walk transforms into Al Souq, a month-long marketplace that blends tradition with a modern edit of local designers, artisans and perfumers. Entry is free, and the event is slated from 23 October to 23 November with a daily programme from morning to night.
Along the waterfront, the Khobar Breeze Festival turns the shoreline into a family-friendly zone with games, performances and heritage-inspired areas. The programme culminates with an Environmental Awareness Day and a community beach cleanup that celebrates the Arabian Gulf.
Culture fans should block out Ithra Winter Season. Also known as the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Ithra joins Khobar Season with a rich programme of exhibitions, workshops and performances from 29 October to 31 January, opening with four nights of visual and musical showcases in the gardens.
On the music front, Eastern Province icon Rabeh Saqer returns home for a one-night concert at Khobar Arena on 30 October, promising a set filled with beloved hits and nostalgia. The following night, Kuwaiti favourites Miami Band bring their upbeat Khaleeji pop to the same stage on 31 October.
Beyond the showcases, Khobar Season taps the city’s best venues for everyday fun. Explore hands-on science at SciTech, from IMAX dome features to interactive exhibits and an observatory, or stroll the Corniche for food stalls and live music. When you want to get on the water, Half Moon Bay offers kayaking, sailing and easygoing beach days that fit the season’s laid-back mood.
If Riyadh and Jeddah have long led the country’s “seasons”, Khobar’s coastal edition proves the Eastern Province is ready to share the spotlight.
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