Prince Sultan Cultural Center
4-10 January
3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
About the Festival
In line with the goals of the Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission, the second edition of the Writers and Readers Festival, held in the city of Khamis Mushait in the Asir region, embodies a cultural value that emanates from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the world. It celebrates local and international writers as the most influential figures in the chain of cultural and civilizational production for all of humanity. Through an inspiring journey rich in knowledge and pleasure that embraces all segments of society, it offers enriching events that combine literature, interaction, and entertainment, including literary meetings, concerts, performing arts, art exhibitions, and interactive shows.
Festival objectives
- Attract the most prominent Saudi and international intellectuals to present their work to an enthusiastic audience worldwide
- Encourage dialogue with the world and open new channels for creativity and cultural expression.
- Provide opportunities to conclude literary partnerships in the fields of literature, publishing, and translation.
- Enhancing the importance of literature, publishing, and translation in the Kingdom's cultural history.
- Empower culture to enhance the Kingdom's international standing. Utilize culture for economic growth.
- Leveraging culture for economic growth
Festival Pillars
Literature Pillar
The literature pillar is characterized by the diversity of literary events that meet the tastes of literature lovers through the literary program.
Interaction Pillar
The interaction pillar includes a variety of creative activities, competitions, and artistic performances.
Entertainment Pillar
The entertainment pillar includes artistic activations and
unique food experiences.
Festival Venues
Al-Sarh
Prince Sultan Cultural Center
Al-Darb
Al-Matal Panorama
Al-Fenaa
Al-Matal Garden
Al-Darb
Mushaikhat Al-Tahliah
Cultural and Entertainment Events
The festival offers a comprehensive cultural program that goes beyond literature to other cultural sectors, encouraging visitors to have an exciting literary experience with creative activities and opportunities to meet authors and enjoy a dinner inspired by famous literary works, all of which help to promote Saudi identity and local culture.
Al-Sarh Events
Where theatrical, performing, and musical arts are found
Main Stage
Saudi Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission
Publishers
Participating cultural institutions
Art Platform
Fixed Street Theater
Moving Street Theater
Within Literature
Literary figures throughout history
Hanging books
Artworks
Here the puzzle is completed
Share your art
Mural
Al-Matal Events
A panoramic gate to cultural programs
Al-Matal Theater
Literature Cloud
Art Platform
Al-Fenaa Events
A space for arts, creativity, and interaction
Poetry in the Streets
Art Platform
Challenge Yourself
The Maze
Little Adventurers
Restaurant Area
Mural
Literature Cloud
Coffee Platform
Market
Heritage Performances
Share your art
Social Media
Short Story
Different Worlds
Outdoor Seating
Al-Darb Events
A road lined with literature and poetry
Poetry in the Streets
Art Platform
Share your art
Solve the Puzzle
Moving Street Theater
Questionnaire
An opinion poll via interactive screens and others, measuring attendees’ opinions within days The festival is at the level of participation in various cultural and entertainment events Surveys will cover different aspects of the audience, their perceptions and behaviour.