AlUla will host the Winter at Tantora Festival again from December 19 to January 11, bringing with it a mystical blend of music, culture, history, and culinary treats that perfectly encapsulate the essence of this historic city.
Commemorating the beginning of the winter planting season, this festival in the AlUla Moments calendar is named after the traditional sundial in AlUla Old Town.
A press statement from AlUla Moments states that Winter at Tantora will highlight the thriving music scene in Saudi Arabia. A distinctive classical music experience will be provided by the National Arab Orchestra and the well-known Lebanese singer Abeer Nehme.
Under the direction of maestro Ahmad Al-Oud, the "Macintosh" event will reinterpret classic Arab tunes with performances by modern talents Ayedh, Aziz Maraka, Zeina Imad, and Daffy.
The collaboration between Croatian cellist Hauser and Lebanese composer Marwan Khoury is a must-see for music fans.
For those who enjoy both cinema and stage action, the Immersive Theater Experience will combine the two to create a sensory experience.
Sanaam AlUla Night, which combines traditional music with Saudi hospitality, commemorates the Year of the Camel. The historical significance of AlUla along the Incense Road is explained by the "In the Footsteps of Ibn Battuta – Discovery Tour."
AlUla's rich cultural legacy is on display in Tantora Old Town through lively traditional performances, crafts, seminars, and storytelling.
Local and regional orchestras fill the streets with entrancing tunes as the Shorfat Tantora concerts return, transforming balconies into stages.
Additionally, tourists can experience AlUla Citrus Season, which showcases the region's seasonal abundance through competitions, a fresh fruit market, and handcrafted goods.
Highlights in the culinary scene include SASS' AlUla, a Mediterranean fine-dining restaurant that combines the elegance of Monaco with a Saudi flair, and the return of chef Alain Ducasse's oasis-to-table dining experience.
For more information: visit https://www.experiencealula.com/en/whats-on/festivals/winter-at-tantora
