Tantora Old Town Celebrations

19 Dec 2024 - 25 Jan 2025

Watch the Old Town come alive with a celebration of AlUla's cultural heritage through arts and crafts, masterclasses, and storytelling. Featuring specially curated moments such as Saudi coffee ceremonies and other light touch heartfel hospitality - bakhour, citrus and other sweets - from a series of key characters, the series of free to enjoy and ticketed experiences make just a casual stroll a memorable one.

All ages can enjoy Old Town during the most wonderful time of year, with photo opportunities inspired by sounds of the 70s, while the centrepiece is without doubt the three times daily folklore performance in Old Town Amphitheatre.

Join the festivities

Free-to-access entertainment programme

Immerse in a programme of activities for all, including music, performing arts, and pop-up exhibits. Besides unique experiences that can be enjoyed with a Premium Pass and an Explorer Pass, you are invited to discover a wide-range of activities complimentary for the whole family.

Witness the Old Town come alive with roaming musicians, exhibits, and performing arts and join the celebrations as the community gets together to honour the traditions of Winter at Tantora.

Unique experiences

Premium Pass ‘The Wedding Guest Experience’

The Wedding Guest Experience

Completely immerse in a tale inspired by AlUla's families, and become a 'wedding guest' surrounded by authentic AlUla culture, cuisine, music, and hospitality. Part experience, part education, the 8-piece cast of guides and actors help enrich your tour through some of AlUla's most charming corners of Old Town, including dining atop the Fort.


Explorer Pass 'Heritage Craft Market'

Access to the Heritage Artisan Craft Market

Witness heritage come alive and celebrate tradition with a variety of creative and dynamic hands-on activities, or simply relax in the beautiful surrounds. More than just a marketplace, your senses will come alive with earthy aromas, the sounds of tools at work, and tasty traditional foods.


Location

Old Town

Know before you go

During Tantora Old Town Celebrations, the community comes together and as such, a large part of the programme is free to attend and enjoy. You can also purchase a Premium Pass or an Explorer Pass, each granting access to specially curated experiences.

Advance booking is required for the Premium Pass and the Explorer Pass. Free-to-access experiences are non-ticketed and open to all.