To be or not to be is the question and Qiddiya has chosen to be… the next big thing in theatre.
The world’s first-ever play-centric city Qiddiya is preparing to break a leg with its latest addition to the ever-growing space.
Located about 45 kilometres from the centre of Riyadh, the city is setting the stage with a brand-new Qiddiya performing arts centre. What’s more, it will be perched atop the dramatic Tuwaiq cliffs.
The centre is set to be a cultural icon in the Kingdom and will combine three different technologies — virtual reality, augmented reality and artificial intelligence — to put on ground-breaking productions.
With a 3,000-seats capacity, the stunning space will have sat at the edge of your seats as it pushes the boundaries of traditional theatre.
Trust us, you do not want to be second acting here. Here is everything about the Qiddiya performing arts centre.
Fantastic Qiddiya performing arts centre
With amazing architecture, fresh technology and artistic innovation, the centre aims to redefine the cultural experience of going to theatrical performances for residents and visitors alike.
The state-of-the-art performance centre will not only offer stunning views of immersive plays but also give you unbelievably scenic vistas from its mountainous location.
Qiddiya performing arts centre location
As mentioned before the Qiddiya performing arts centre will be located on top of the Tuwaiq cliffs.
Qiddiya performing arts centre amenities
In addition to both indoor and outdoor performance halls and three theatres, the centre will also offer dining, retail, and educational entertainment options. Qiddiya is also set to host over 250 performances a year in the indoor and outdoor performance halls. Want more? A rooftop sky garden, art galleries, and green spaces have also been planned.
Qiddiya performing arts centre will also serve as an incubator for budding Saudi talent by providing fine arts education and resources to empower the next generation of home-grown writers, producers and of course actors.
Expected to host over 800,000 visitors every year, the dramatic setting of the hall pays tribute to the performances it will host. Qiddiya performing arts centre will also have a promenade walk extending across the Tuwaiq cliffs which will lead to a shaded section beneath the centre to a platform to view the city. This section will be an extension of the hall’s microclimate that begins with a waterfall in the centre’s lobby and cools the surrounding neighborhood.
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About Qiddiya City
Play has no limits and Qiddiya City is dead set on proving this. The world’s first mixed-use gaming and esports district will have a year-round calendar packed to the brim with awesome fun.
That is not all, you can also look forward to a Six Flags Qiddiya with the world’s largest and fastest rollercoaster. Want some vroom-vroom action? The Qiddiya motorsports track is set to become Saudi’s official Formula One track and will host World Drivers’ Champions like Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso and more. Speaking of world-class athletes, the Prince Mohammad bin Salman stadium will serve as the home-ground of both of Riyadh’s home teams Al Hilal and Al Nassr.
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