Riyadh Season Theatre: Plays to See in November
By Ishtiaq Hussain | Last updated: 12 November 2026
Boulevard City is the theatre base of Riyadh Season 2026 this November. Fi Hetta Tania runs from 11 to 15 November at Bakr Al-Sheddi Theater, Elmi Oloum opens on 13 November at Mohammed Al-Ali Theater for a four-day run, and Dukkan Al-Alab arrives at the Global Theater on 19 November. Tickets are sold through WeBook.
Fi Hetta Tania runs now at Bakr Al-Sheddi Theater
Fi Hetta Tania is the production on stage this week, running from Tuesday 11 November to Saturday 15 November at Bakr Al-Sheddi Theater, inside Boulevard City. Arab News listed the run on 11 November.
The same report gives no cast list, so this guide credits no cast. An earlier preview gave the title a 4 November premiere, but no report of that premiere surfaced.
Bakr Al-Sheddi Theater opened the season’s theatre programme on 22 October with a social comedy about a man facing change as he turns 50. It was extended to 31 October after strong demand.
Elmi Oloum opens 13 November at Mohammed Al-Ali Theater
Elmi Oloum opens on Friday 13 November at Mohammed Al-Ali Theater, also inside Boulevard City, for a four-day run to 16 November.
Mohammed Al-Ali Theater has already hosted two Egyptian comedies this season: Ana Mesh Arefni, then Al-Sada Al-Aadaa, which ran from 5 to 9 November. Elmi Oloum is the third production on that stage.
Dukkan Al-Alab comes to the Global Theater on 19 November
Dukkan Al-Alab arrives on Thursday 19 November at the Global Theater in Boulevard City, a family production that mixes music, dance and adventure.
The same day is the first day of the Ethnosport Culture Festival, which runs to 28 November at a venue still to be announced. Two more productions, Al-Dinosaur and Eamel Maarouf, are scheduled with no dates yet.
December plays already named
Five more productions are named for December: Prince of the World, Sakk Ala Weladak, The Duet, Al-Omda and Al-Diva. Arab News lists the titles but gives no dates, venues or ticket details yet.
The season so far on stage
Fadel Chaker returned to the stage with his Return of the Absent concerts on 22 and 23 October at Abu Bakr Salem Theater, and both nights sold out. Abadi Al Johar and Natasha filled Mohammed Abdo Arena on 6 November for the first Rotana Khaleeji concert of the season.
Rashed Al Majid plays the same arena tonight, Thursday 12 November, with the first night sold out. A second night on Saturday 14 November is now confirmed and on sale on WeBook from SAR 405, with gates at 7:00 PM and the show from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
What else opens this week
Wonder Garden opens on Wednesday 18 November, a family attraction with roaming performances, visual effects, music and lighting installations. The Ethnosport Culture Festival follows on 19 November and runs to 28 November, with traditional sports and cultural performances from Turkiye and other countries.
Winter Al-Deera, the heritage zone, opened in early November, with traditional markets, historic squares, folk performances and handicrafts at Al-Muaiqiliya and Al-Qaisariya squares. Pink In, the fashion, fragrance, jewellery and skincare showcase at Boulevard City, was scheduled to open on 11 November, and no opening report has appeared yet. Our zone opening dates tracker carries the day by day position.
Practical details for theatre nights
Buy theatre tickets through WeBook, the official platform for Riyadh Season, and check the listing for the date, the gate time and any age rule before you travel. The theatres sit inside Boulevard City, which opens at 4:00 PM, so there is time to eat or walk the zone before the show. Arrive early on big nights: the Rashed concerts and the fight night on 14 November will both draw heavy traffic. Our Riyadh Season guide carries the full calendar, and our Boulevard City guide covers the zone, its hours and how to get there.
Frequently asked questions
What play is on at Boulevard City this week?
Fi Hetta Tania runs from Tuesday 11 November to Saturday 15 November at Bakr Al-Sheddi Theater in Boulevard City. Arab News confirmed the dates on 11 November, and no cast list has been published.
When does Elmi Oloum open?
Elmi Oloum opens on Friday 13 November at Mohammed Al-Ali Theater in Boulevard City, for a four-day run to 16 November. The theatre has already hosted Ana Mesh Arefni and Al-Sada Al-Aadaa this season.
What is Dukkan Al-Alab?
Dukkan Al-Alab is a family production that mixes music, dance and adventure. It plays at the Global Theater in Boulevard City on Thursday 19 November, the same day the Ethnosport Culture Festival begins.
Where do I buy Riyadh Season theatre tickets?
Buy tickets through WeBook, the official platform for Riyadh Season. Check each listing for the date, the gate time and any age rule, and buy only through the official listing, never through resale pages.