In the historic Al-Bujairi district, which was a cultural and educational center in Diriyah during the First Saudi State, the Diriyah Storytelling Festival brings together leading authors, storytellers and literature enthusiasts from across Saudi Arabia and around the world for a rich experience that celebrates narratives in all its many forms. The festival bridges traditional storytelling with modern narrative forms, where stories intersect with music and visual arts in interactive evenings that combine creativity and cultural dialogue. Take advantage of the opportunity to participate in specialized writing workshops, attend meetings with leading authors and novelists, join discussion sessions and exclusive book signings, in addition to literary and cultural exhibitions and a variety of bespoke entertainment activities. The Diriyah Storytelling Festival is a vibrant space that reinforces Diriyah’s historic status as a center of knowledge and culture, offering you a chance to engage closely with your favorite writers, opening new windows into the worlds of novels and the narrative arts.
Experiences that take you on a journey through a rich history filled with heritage and authenticity.