Are you ready to take to the skies? The AlUla Skies Festival is soaring in soon.
The Saudi festival is returning from Wednesday September 25 to Saturday October 5. It’s all about highlighting there’s really no better way to see the historic region of Saudi than by taking to the skies.
If you plan to be in AlUla for Saudi National Day and the AZIMUTH music festival, then you can continue to explore the fantastic region of the Kingdom at the unique festival.
AlUla Skies Festival 2024
Whether you’re after a bit of adventure – or a lot – there are plenty of soaring AlUla Skies Festival 2024 activities during the day and night for you to enjoy. If you prefer to keep your feet firmly on the ground, don’t fret, because there are things to do.
Popular hot air balloon tours are a part of the festival. As you float serenely, you’ll get birds’-eye views of some of AlUla’s most famous landmarks.
You can also enjoy an AlUla balloons glow show featuring relaxing hot air balloons, DJs and food.
The activities at the AlUla Skies Festival continue into the evenings with stargazing and astrophotography.
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You’ll also be able to picnic under the stars, too.
After music? Amr Diab will be performing at the AlUla festival on Friday September 27. Stay tuned for ticket details.
AlUla Skies Festival 2023
The AlUla Skies Festival 2023 ran from Wednesday April 26 to Saturday May 13. This is the first time we’ll be experiencing the festival in the fall season.
Music was a big part of the AlUla Skies Festival 2023, with live performances featuring international group Rhythm & Blues plus jazz nights. Another highlight was Symphony Under the Stars which brought music, some 400 drones and lights together against the breath-taking AlUla skies.
AlUla activities
If you’re looking for even more action in AlUla, you can enjoy the AlUla Giant Swing 85 metres above the ground or climb up the AlUla Stairway towards the clouds on the 45-metre ladder then speed down the 150-metre zipline back to the ground.
Wed Sep 25-Sat Oct 5. AlUla, experiencealula.com.
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