January – FebruarySeveral weeks
Processed Dates Festival
Highlights
- Tasting & shopping pavilion
- Dates-product pavilions
- Cultural workshops
- Competitions
Seasons of the oasis
Festivals & Events
From Qaisariyah Souq to the palm groves, Al-Ahsa pulses with seasons that revive its heritage all year round — celebrations and festivals that return each year in their season.
These events recur annually in their approximate seasons; official dates and details may vary from year to year with each edition. Please confirm via the organisers’ announcements and official channels before visiting.
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January – MarchAn extended season
Palm Village
Highlights
- Date shops
- Local restaurants & cafés
- Artisan pavilions (palm-frond crafts)
- Rural products market
February – MarchSeveral weeks
Qaisariyah Nights
Highlights
- Folk arts shows
- Community gatherings
- Heritage games
- Craft workshops
March – AprilAbout a week
Creative Al-Ahsa Festival
Highlights
- Pottery making
- Palm-frond crafts
- Traditional carpentry
- Fine arts
- Folk performances
19 August – 5 September 2026About 18 days
Hasawi Lomi Exhibition
Highlights
- Lomi (dried lime) product shows
- Live cooking
- Agricultural workshops
- Kids’ corner
- Family sessions
Al-Wafrah Winter
WinterExpected seasonYou are here nowFrom around NovemberAn extended winter season
Al-Wafrah Winter
Highlights
- 150+ food trucks
- Hasawi folk dishes
- Open-air winter gatherings
November – FebruaryAn extended season
Horse Racing Season
Highlights
- Horse races
- Equestrian events
Around DecemberA few days
Hasawi Bisht Festival
Highlights
- Bisht exhibition
- Weaving workshops
- Interactive bisht souq
- Folklore performances
December – FebruarySeveral weeks
Al-Uqair Winter
Highlights
- Family sea & sports activities
- Art & craft workshops
- Fun games
During RamadanExtended Ramadan nights
Kafu Nights
Highlights
- Theatre shows
- Kids’ zone
- Interactive Kafu kitchen
- “Ghabqa” dinner
Before you go
Timing
The events follow both the Hijri and Gregorian calendars and return annually in their approximate seasons; official dates can shift from year to year — follow each edition’s announcements.
Heritage & creativity
The festivals spotlight Al-Ahsa’s identity and heritage through folk dress, handicrafts and authentic local products.
Family atmosphere
Programmes suit the whole family, focused on entertainment, creativity, shopping and tasting for all ages.
For more information and updates, follow Al-Ahsa Municipality, the Al-Ahsa Development Authority and the events’ official channels.
Turn your season into a full trip
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