AlUla, December 30, 2025, SPA — The ‘Hegra After Dark’ event in AlUla provides an interactive evening featuring live performances, storytelling, and diverse flavors. It highlights Hegra’s historical significance and the legacy of the ancient civilizations that inhabited the site.
The event takes place at Hegra Archaeological Site, the first Saudi site listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, lending the experience an exceptional cultural and historical depth and strengthening visitors’ connection to the place and its civilizational legacy.
This year, the event returns with a reimagined format. Innovative interactive settings invite visitors to uncover daily life in the Nabataean era, from horse-drawn carriages to a bustling theatrical marketplace alive with authentic sights, sounds, and flavors. This sensory journey leads guests through the heart of the ancient world, revealing the long-held secrets of the historic Incense Road.
Recently, the Hegra After Dark event won the Best Arts and Culture Event award at the Middle East Event Awards, affirming its status as one of the Kingdom’s and the region’s most prominent cultural experiences, and recognizing the rich interactive content it offers, blending the charm of local heritage, the beauty of historical monuments, and innovation in presenting a cultural experience.