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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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
Around August – SeptemberSeveral weeks
Hasawi Lomi Exhibition
Highlights
- Lomi (dried lime) product shows
- Live cooking
- Agricultural workshops
- Kids’ corner
- Family sessions
Lomi products, foods and care items from the establishments taking part in the exhibition.
Shop the exhibition’s products — Al-Ahsa Chamber store (external link) ↗
November 2026Duration not yet announced
Palm Village
Highlights
- Date shops
- Local restaurants & cafés
- Artisan pavilions (palm-frond crafts)
- Rural products market
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
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
3–7 December 20265 days
Weddings & Beauty Expo
Highlights
- Fashion & luxury
- Wedding essentials
- Beauty & care
- Flowers & décor
- Salons & perfumes
- Cosmetic clinics
- Photography & video editing
- Catering & sweets
During RamadanExtended Ramadan nights
Kafu Nights
Highlights
- Theatre shows
- Kids’ zone
- Interactive Kafu kitchen
- “Ghabqa” dinner
| Events | Location | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Processed Dates Festival | Al-Ahsa Municipality Fort, Hofuf | Winter · January – February |
| Qaisariyah Nights | Historic Qaisariyah Souq, Hofuf | Late winter · February – March |
| Creative Al-Ahsa Festival | Heritage Freej, the Municipality Fort | Spring · March – April |
| Hasawi Lomi Exhibition | Al-Ahsa Expo Center, Al-Salam St (Ain Najm Rd), Hofuf | Summer · Around August – September |
| Palm Village | Muhairis district, Al-Mubarraz | Winter · November 2026 |
| Al-Wafrah Winter | Al-Wafrah district, south Hofuf | Winter · From around November |
| Horse Racing Season | Al-Ahsa Equestrian Arena, Al-Taraf | Winter · November – February |
| Hasawi Bisht Festival | Historic Ibrahim Palace, Hofuf | Winter · Around December |
| Al-Uqair Winter | Al-Uqair Beach Park | Winter · December – February |
| Kafu Nights | King Abdullah Environmental Park, Hofuf | The holy month of Ramadan · During Ramadan |
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.
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