If you like the idea of film screenings, red carpets, and spotting global names in one place, save the dates now. The Red Sea International Film Festival returns to Al-Balad from December 3 to 12, 2026.
As usual, the program includes screenings of local and international films, talks, red carpet moments, and celebrity guests.
Last year, Adrien Brody (The Pianist), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kirsten Dunst (Spider-Man), and Jessica Alba (Fantastic Four) all came to Jeddah Historic District for the festival, with talks and special sessions for local fans.
The 2026 lineup hasn’t been announced yet, so stay tuned.
The top award in 2025 went to “Lost Land” by Akio Fujimoto, the first feature film shot entirely in the Rohingya language.
After last year’s success, expectations for Red Sea International Film Festival 2026 are already high. More announcements are expected closer to the dates.
More Cultural Events in Jeddah
While you’re waiting for December and the festival to return, there’s plenty happening right now. Book tickets for Pluma Circus in Jeddah, a fully immersive live show to enjoy aerial acrobatics, daring stunts, balance acts, choreography, and visual effects.
