21,39 Jeddah Arts

معرض فنون جدة 21-39

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Arts & CultureJeddah
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DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe exhibition helped launch Saudi Arabia's
Language["ar"]Currency: SAR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

21,39 Jeddah Arts in Jeddah

21,39 Jeddah Arts is an annual contemporary art exhibition staged each February or March inside restored merchant houses in Jeddah's historic Al-Balad district. Organized by the Saudi Art Council since 2014, its name references the city's geographic coordinates, 21 degrees north and 39 degrees east, anchoring the program in Jeddah's identity as a Red Sea port.

21,39 Jeddah Arts takes its name from a set of coordinates, 21 degrees north latitude and 39 degrees east longitude, the point on the map where Jeddah sits on the Red Sea coast.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The exhibition helped launch Saudi Arabia's contemporary art scene onto the international map years before the country's broader 2016 reform push, using Al-Balad's UNESCO-listed coral-stone architecture as gallery space rather than a conventional white cube

02

The mystery stays covered

It grew out of Athr Gallery, founded in Jeddah in 2009 by Hamza Serafi and Mohammed Hafiz, and has since featured Saudi artists including Manal AlDowayan and Ahmed Mater alongside international names, with editions built around a curated annual theme, such as the seventh edition's climate-focused I Love You, Urgently in 2020

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The event draws directly on Hejazi merchant heritage: the coral-stone houses used as venues were built by Red Sea trading families using blocks cut from reef limestone

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with carved wooden mashrabiya screens that once let women observe the street unseen

The sacred route

Living ritual

Reusing these UNESCO-recognized structures for contemporary art ties the program to Jeddah's centuries-old role as a gateway port for Hajj pilgrims and international trade

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For 21,39 Jeddah Arts, plan transport around the exact Jeddah venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Modest, loose-fitting clothing is expected in Al-Balad, covering shoulders and knees; women often carry a light scarf for more conservative interiors. February and March days are warm and...

Safety

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

Where to stay

For 21,39 Jeddah Arts, stay near the part of Jeddah 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

["ar"] · SAR

Family friendly

unknown

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Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia

Nearest airportJED — King Abdulaziz
TransportFor 21,39 Jeddah Arts, plan transport around the exact Jeddah venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor 21,39 Jeddah Arts, stay near the part of Jeddah you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Jeddah via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Jeddah, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearModest, loose-fitting clothing is expected in Al-Balad, covering shoulders and knees; women often carry a light scarf for more conservative interiors. February and March days are warm and humid near the Red Sea coast, so breathable fabrics and comfortable shoes suited to uneven stone alleys are practical.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 21,39 Jeddah Arts?

21,39 Jeddah Arts is listed for Multiple months. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does 21,39 Jeddah Arts take place?

The festival is listed in Jeddah, 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?

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

Is a source linked?

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Where exactly is it?

Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

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