Azimuth AlUla

Azimuth

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Arts & CultureAlUla
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsAzimuth stands out for its extended
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: SAR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Azimuth AlUla in AlUla

Azimuth is AlUla's signature electronic and desert music festival, held over Saudi National Day weekend each September at the Thanaya AlUla outdoor venue. Now in its fifth annual edition as of 2025, it runs two days of international and regional DJ sets through dawn, framed as one of Saudi Arabia's longest-running dedicated music festivals.

Azimuth is AlUla's dedicated electronic and desert music festival, staged annually at the Thanaya AlUla outdoor venue and timed deliberately to coincide with Saudi National Day weekend each September.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Azimuth stands out for its extended overnight format, dawn party hours that push through the night rather than closing at a standard curfew, staged in AlUla's dramatic desert setting against sandstone cliffs at the Thanaya AlUla venue

02

The mystery stays covered

Its 2025 fifth edition, themed Until the Sun Comes Up and featuring 26 international and regional performers, reflects a festival that has grown steadily since its founding, now recognized in Saudi entertainment press as one of the kingdom's most talked-about annual music weekends and a defining fixture of AlUla's National Day celebrations

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Azimuth is a modern desert music festival rather than a historic tradition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

but its timing over Saudi National Day weekend ties its celebratory atmosphere directly to national pride and identity

The sacred route

Living ritual

staged within AlUla's ancient desert landscape

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

For Azimuth AlUla, plan transport around the exact AlUla venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Comfortable, breathable festival wear suited to warm desert evenings that turn noticeably cooler overnight; modest coverage is expected in line with local norms, and sturdy footwear is...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Azimuth AlUla, stay near the part of AlUla you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

SAR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map26.56 N, 37.96 EOpen in Google Maps

AlUla, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Nearest airportULH — Al-Ula
TransportFor Azimuth AlUla, plan transport around the exact AlUla venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Azimuth AlUla, stay near the part of AlUla you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to AlUla via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near AlUla, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable, breathable festival wear suited to warm desert evenings that turn noticeably cooler overnight; modest coverage is expected in line with local norms, and sturdy footwear is useful for the sandy outdoor venue.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Saudi Arabia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Azimuth AlUla?

Azimuth AlUla is listed for Past edition: 25–26 September 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Azimuth AlUla take place?

The festival is listed in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

AlUla, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLroamsaudi.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually September
Source statusOfficial source linked
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