Rashed Al Majid Opens Riyadh Run With Sold-Out Night One
By Ishtiaq Hussain | Last updated: 13 November 2026
Rashed Al Majid opened his Riyadh Season run with a sold-out night at Mohammed Abdo Arena in Boulevard City on Thursday 12 November 2026. He opened with “Ashiqinak”, and “Al-Musafir” and “Walhan” drew the loudest singalongs, with a full orchestra led by Maestro Walid Fayed behind him. A second night follows on Saturday 14 November.
How the night went
Al Watan reported on Friday 13 November that Rashed filled Mohammed Abdo Arena on Thursday evening, with the crowd singing along to the songs and filming the night on their phones. He greeted Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, during the show, and recalled Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s words that fear is not in the Saudis’ dictionary. Rotana Music organised the concert, with a full orchestra led by Maestro Walid Fayed.
The first night sold out before the week of the show, with tickets listed at SAR 405 on WeBook across Royal, Diamond and Platinum tiers. The second night was added after that sell-out. A week earlier, Abadi Al Johar and Natasha filled the same arena for the first Rotana Khaleeji concert of the season on Friday 6 November.
The set and the sound
He opened with “Ashiqinak”, to applause and cheers from the crowd. “Al-Musafir” and “Walhan” were the standout singalong moments of the evening, with the audience joining in on the words. The listing ran from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM, so the night was a full-length orchestra set built around his greatest hits, not a short appearance.
The orchestra night format suits the room. Mohammed Abdo Arena has hosted the season’s big Arabic music nights so far, and the Rashed date follows Abadi Al Johar and Natasha in the same seat, with the same orchestra leader, Maestro Walid Fayed, and the same Rotana Khaleeji billing. Our Rashed Al Majid concert guide carries the first-night details and entry rules.
A new song for the Riyadh dates
Rashed released “Nabdh Al-Qulub” on 10 November, timed to the Riyadh concerts. Al-Ain, Foochia and Coulisse all reported the release in the days before the first night, and the song arrived two days before he took the stage at Mohammed Abdo Arena.
Second night on Saturday 14 November
The second night is confirmed for Saturday 14 November at the same arena, with gates at 7:00 PM and the show from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Tickets are on sale on WeBook from SAR 405, across the same Royal, Diamond and Platinum tiers. The same orchestra, led by Maestro Walid Fayed, plays both nights, and the same entry rules apply: ages 12 and over, ID at the gate, no photography, no outside food or drink, no re-entry and no entry after the doors close.
The first night sold out quickly, so the second night is likely to move fast. After Riyadh, Rashed plays Beyon Al Dana in Manama, Bahrain, on 19 November, according to Sayidaty and Coulisse. Our second-night guide carries the full details for Saturday.
A busy Saturday night in Riyadh
Saturday 14 November holds two major Riyadh Season nights at once. Zuffa Boxing 13 brings Carlos Adames against Gerome Warburton to The Venue the same evening, with UFC listing the prelims at 3:15 PM and the main card at 7:00 PM in Riyadh, and tickets from SAR 50 on WeBook. The two venues are different rooms, so the shows can run side by side, but traffic around both will be heavy, so arrive early.
Elmi Oloum opens at Mohammed Al-Ali Theater on Friday 13 November, the night before, for a four-day run. Our Riyadh Season guide carries the full calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What happened at Rashed Al Majid’s first Riyadh night?
He played a sold-out show at Mohammed Abdo Arena on Thursday 12 November 2026, opening with “Ashiqinak”, with “Al-Musafir” and “Walhan” the big singalong moments. A full orchestra led by Maestro Walid Fayed backed him, and Rotana Music organised the concert.
Is there a second night?
Yes, on Saturday 14 November at the same arena. Gates open at 7:00 PM and the show runs from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Tickets are on sale on WeBook from SAR 405.
How much are tickets for the second night?
Tickets start at SAR 405 on WeBook, across Royal, Diamond and Platinum tiers, the same price as the sold-out first night.
What are the entry rules?
The concert is for ages 12 and over, with ID required at the gate. Photography is not allowed, outside food and drink cannot be brought in, and there is no re-entry. Nobody is allowed in after the show starts and the doors close.