On view

Exhibitions and galleries, with what we can confirm and what has already closed. Where a date is not confirmed, the entry says so.

A gallery wall of large multicoloured paintings
A gallery wall of large multicoloured paintings Illustration only: another country, not this venue. Photo: Mike Von on Unsplash

Riyadh and Diriyah

A rustic wooden gate set in a tan stone wall, tagged Diriyah
A rustic wooden gate set in a tan stone wall, tagged Diriyah Photo: Omar Al-Ghosson on Unsplash
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1Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026

The third edition, titled In Interludes and Transitions, directed by Nora Razian and Sabih Ahmed. It opened on 30 January 2026 at the JAX District, and entry was free. The announcement gave 23 April as the end and the organisers' calendar showed 2 May. Either way it has closed.

Why go

It is shown so that you know what the biennale was: a large contemporary art event in Diriyah's JAX District, in the same place as the earlier Diriyah visit. We have found no date for a fourth edition; follow the biennale's own channels for that.

Time to plan
Ended: nothing to plan
Getting there
JAX District in Diriyah, on the north-western edge of Riyadh.

In one line. The third Diriyah biennale has closed; the next edition has no date we can confirm.

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Source: e-flux

The Al Faisaliyah tower in Riyadh
The Al Faisaliyah tower in Riyadh Photo of the city, not of the venue. Photo: Safaa Almohandis on Unsplash
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2Black Gold Museum

Art about oil and energy: more than 350 works by over 170 artists from more than 30 countries, in a Zaha Hadid-designed building inside the KAPSARC complex in northern Riyadh. House of Saud says it opened in April 2026.

Why go

Go if oil interests you as an idea rather than an industry. The works treat energy through art, which pairs with Ithra's Energy Exhibit on the other side of the country.

Time to plan
1 to 2 hours (per House of Saud)
Tickets
House of Saud lists free admission, with visits reserved through the Discover Culture website.
Getting there
Inside the KAPSARC complex in northern Riyadh. Reserve first, then use the Directions button.

In one line. An art museum about oil: 350+ works, free but reserved in advance.

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Source: House of Saud

A large wooden gate with metal rings in Diriyah
A large wooden gate with metal rings in Diriyah Photo: Ibrahim Abdullah on Unsplash
DiriyahCheck first

3Diriyah Art Futures

A media arts hub with rotating exhibitions, digital labs and residencies (House of Saud).

Why go

Because the programme rotates, it is the place for new media work rather than for a fixed collection. Go if you want something that changes, and check what is on first.

Time to plan
Not published
Getting there
In Diriyah. The source does not give a street; the map button finds the venue.

In one line. A rotating media-arts hub in Diriyah; what is on changes, so check first.

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Source: House of Saud

The Kingdom Centre tower in Riyadh at dusk
The Kingdom Centre tower in Riyadh at dusk Photo of the city, not of the venue. Photo: Hala AlGhanim on Unsplash
RiyadhUnconfirmed

6Ana Arabia at VIA Riyadh

Gulf News lists the Ana Arabia exhibition among the venues of Riyadh Season 2026, which opened on 21 October and runs for ten weeks. We have not confirmed its dates or whether there is an entry fee.

Why go

It is included because it is happening during the season. Treat it as a lead to check, not as a plan.

Time to plan
Not published
Getting there
At VIA Riyadh; the map button shows the venue.

In one line. An exhibition tied to Riyadh Season 2026; dates and fees are unconfirmed.

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Source: Gulf News

The Eastern Province

The Ithra building and its tower in Dhahran
The Ithra building and its tower in Dhahran Photo: Abdulmalik Fahad on Unsplash
Dhahran

4Energy Exhibit at Ithra

Ithra lists the Energy Exhibit among its facilities. Wikipedia says it covers the oil industry, renewables, ecology and technology. It closes two hours before the general closing time.

Why go

It is the part of Ithra that explains the ground the building stands on, so go there first if you only have an afternoon.

Time to plan
Part of a 4 to 6 hour Ithra visit (per House of Saud)
Getting there
Inside Ithra, 8386 Ring Rd, Dhahran.

In one line. Ithra's Energy Exhibit: oil, renewables, ecology and technology, closing two hours before the rest.

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Sources: Ithra Wikipedia

Makkah

Birds in front of mosque minarets at sunset in Makkah
Birds in front of mosque minarets at sunset in Makkah Photo of the city, not of the venue. Photo: Hisham Zayadneh on Unsplash
Makkah

5Revelation Exhibition, Hira Cultural District

Audio-visual displays on the story of revelation to the prophets, with a wing on the revelation to Prophet Muhammad and the role of Lady Khadijah.

Why go

It is the part of the Hira district that explains the mountain behind it, so see it before the path to the cave.

Time to plan
Part of a 2 to 3 hour visit (our estimate)
Getting there
Inside the Hira Cultural District, at the foot of Mount Hira in Makkah.

In one line. An audio-visual exhibition on revelation, inside the Hira district.

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Source: Saudipedia

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