Noor Riyadh 2025 Ignites the Capital with a Dazzling Preview Launching the City-Wide Festival

Manal Saleh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 19, 2025 – Noor Riyadh 2025 launched tonight with a spectacular preview night at stc Metro Station, signaling the return of the world's largest light art festival. Presented by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and Riyadh Art, the event illuminated the capital’s skyline and set the stage for the festival’s fifth edition under the theme “In the Blink of an Eye.” The evening brought together artists, curators, cultural leaders, and dignitaries to celebrate Riyadh’s creative evolution, as the theme explores change and continuity, casting a vibrant constellation of light art across the city to bridge its rich cultural heritage with its energetic present. [IF1] [MS2] 

Since 2021, Noor Riyadh has attracted more than 9.6 million visitors and spectators, presenting more than 550 artworks by 500 artists from around the world. Alongside its citywide installations, the festival offers a vibrant public program of community activities, workshops, and panels that bring people together through art. The festival continues to embody Riyadh Art’s mission to enrich daily life through creativity and to inspire dialogue across communities.

Noor Riyadh 2025 is supported by three Strategic Partners — stc, Lexus, and Riyadh Air — whose combined support enhances the festival’s citywide experience and extends its reach.

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