6th edition of Riyadh Season kicks off

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the Riyadh Season 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 10, 2025.

The sixth edition of Riyadh Season officially kicked off in the Saudi capital with an opening parade on Friday. Thousands of visitors gathered early to witness the launch. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

People watch a parade during the opening ceremony of the Riyadh Season 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 10, 2025.

The sixth edition of Riyadh Season officially kicked off in the Saudi capital with an opening parade on Friday. Thousands of visitors gathered early to witness the launch. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

Actors interact with the crowds during the opening ceremony of the Riyadh Season 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 10, 2025.

The sixth edition of Riyadh Season officially kicked off in the Saudi capital with an opening parade on Friday. Thousands of visitors gathered early to witness the launch. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

People watch a parade during the opening ceremony of the Riyadh Season 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 10, 2025.

The sixth edition of Riyadh Season officially kicked off in the Saudi capital with an opening parade on Friday. Thousands of visitors gathered early to witness the launch. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

People watch a parade during the opening ceremony of the Riyadh Season 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 10, 2025.

The sixth edition of Riyadh Season officially kicked off in the Saudi capital with an opening parade on Friday. Thousands of visitors gathered early to witness the launch. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)