Winter at Tantora

Winter at Tantora

22 Dec 2022 - 21 Jan 2023

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Celebrate Culture, Art and Music

The highly anticipated Winter at Tantora, the very first music and culture festival in the Kingdom, returned for its fourth edition from 22 December 2022 until 21 January 2023.

The name itself comes from a sundial, culturally significant to the people of the region, who relied on it to tell the time and celebrate the return of the planting season at the beginning of winter. This festive season was filled with high-end events, star-studded concerts, adventurous activities and historical heritage.

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Festival Events

28 Dec - 23 Mar Ashar Valley Fashion

The striking rock formations and soft sand dunes of Ashar Valley will be the site of an all-new series of exciting luxury retail pop-ups. Sure to delight, the high-end brands coming to this unique concept will be announced soon.

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2 Dec - 31 Mar (Fri- Sat only) Eco-Gardening

Great strides are being made to restore the lush AlUla Oasis to the verdant valley it once was. Using new techniques alongside generations of knowledge, Eco-Gardening aims to raise awareness about sustainability in order to preserve AlUla’s natural resources.

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22 Dec - 21 Mar Heritage Oasis Trail Tour

Walk the length of the Heritage Oasis Trail, from Dadan all the way to the centre of the AlUla Oasis, on this one-of-a-kind guided tour. Learn about the mudbricks that create the ancient walls lining the trail and see the lush farms being restored to their former glory.

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Hot Air Balloons in AlUla & Khaybar

Offering a bird’s-eye view of the otherworldly landscapes of AlUla and Khaybar, this hot air balloon experience is an absolute must when visiting the region. The diverse colours and vistas of the tethered and untethered flights will make for beautiful photographs and unforgettable memories.
 

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22 Dec - 21 Jan

Weekends at Winter at Tantora


See our Top 10 Lists for each weekend during the highly anticipated 4th edition of Winter at Tantora. Featuring hot air balloons, all things citrus, A-List musicians at Maraya, and more - plan your weekends to experience the best of AlUla.
 

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Concerts

Winter at Tantora 2022-2023: Past Events

22 Dec - 23 Dec Shorfat AlJadidah

Live music as you’ve never seen it before - looking upwards. Giving a unique second-floor stage to The Saudi National Music Band, Shorfat AlJadidah had traditional cultural music spouting from the rooftops of AlJadidah.

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22 - 24 Dec & 29 - 31 Dec 2022 Tantora Celebration

The locals of AlUla have been celebrating the "Tantora," a sundial used to mark the beginning of the winter planting season, for generations. The Tantora Celebration was the perfect way to start the Winter at Tantora Festival, sharing the cultural legacy of AlUla.

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5 January 2023 Exclusive Citrus Inspired 4 Hands Dinner

Banyan Tree AlUla invited guests to experience an innovative culinary experience with a line-up of eight delectable courses at Saffron, Banyan Tree’s signature Thai restaurant. This one night event highlighted the creations of French Michelin star Chef William Ledeuil and Ricardo Lujan, Executive Chef at Banyan Tree AlUla, and was inspired by the AlUla Citrus Festival.
 

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31 Dec - 25 Feb Five Senses Sanctuary

Wellness interweaves into Winter at Tantora this year with an extension of the Five Senses Sanctuary. Various yoga classes will be offered at the same beautiful indoor and outdoor pavilions - with two daily women-only dedicated classes.

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29 Dec 2022 - 14 Jan 2023 Flavours of AlUla

AlUla’s first-ever food festival, this culinary showcase featured traditional regional cuisines and international flair in a melting pot of flavour and farm-fresh ingredients.

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6 & 7 Jan | 13 & 14 Jan | 20 & 21 Jan 2023 AlUla Citrus Festival

The AlUla Citrus Festival celebrated all things citrus during the height of harvest season, as the oasis farms were bursting with bright flavours and fragrant perfumes. It also showcased the many local products that come from these versatile fruits.

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Experiences Not To Miss

14 – 31 March Top Gun

Take your aim at this one-of-a-kind pop-up, brought to AlUla by the biggest shooting range in the Middle East – Top Gun. Experience the best in shooting, open to both novice and expert shooters, with safety always the main priority.

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Temporarily closed; reopening 25 April Ashar Valley Fashion

The striking rock formations and soft sand dunes of Ashar Valley will be the site of an all-new series of exciting luxury retail pop-ups. Sure to delight, the high-end brands coming to this unique concept will be announced soon.
 

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22 Dec - 21 Mar Heritage Oasis Trail Tour

Walk the length of the Heritage Oasis Trail, from Dadan all the way to the centre of the AlUla Oasis, on this one-of-a-kind guided tour. Learn about the mudbricks that create the ancient walls lining the trail and see the lush farms being restored to their former glory.

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27 Jan - 25 Mar Fresh Food Market

Free and open to all, stroll amidst outdoor stalls of fresh produce during the weekends in AlUla. The Fresh Food Market is a community hub to meet up with friends, bring your children or get a taste of life in AlUla.

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1 Jan - 20 Mar Hegra After Dark

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra during this incredible three-part after-dark experience. Awaken the senses with a beautiful candle-light display across Hegra’s historic tombs. Take a horse-drawn chariot tour and explore Hegra by starlight. Then, discover ancient inscriptions and carvings along the site’s Rock Art Trail. ge Site of Hegra during this incredible three-part after-dark experience. Immerse yourself in ancient Nabataean Civilisation. Awaken the senses, explore Hegra by chariot, and watch an immersive show.

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5 Nov - 21 Mar Hegra by Horse Carriage

Explore Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra, as the ancient Nabataeans would have atop a handcrafted wooden horse carriage in this private tour.

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Until 30 April AlUla on Wheels

Inspired by feel-good nostalgia, Good Intentions presents AlUla on Wheels, curated by Swizz Beatz. Don’t miss out on skating, dancing, and exploring this old-school, open-air roller rink in the heart of AlJadidah. Glide under the stars as you groove to some of the world’s freshest music.

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Incense Road

The pedestrian-friendly area of AlJadidah is being renovated to create an all-new Incense Road leisure and retail experience helping to connect AlUla Old Town to AlJadidah. Preserving the urban heritage of AlJadidah, visitors will find curated street art and public murals, along with new cafes and shops lining the roads.
 

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Open from 22 Nov AlUla Music Hub

Located in the bustling Arts and Culture District of AlJadidah, the AlUla Music Hub offers twice weekly live music performances and music classes for all ages.

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Plan Your Trip To AlUla

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