Saudi Arabia to stage 10th ‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ concert in AlUla

Saudi Arabia’s Music Commission will stage the 10th edition of its Marvels of Saudi Orchestra concert in AlUla from January 22 to 23, bringing together 107 Saudi musicians and performers in a production designed to showcase the Kingdom’s rich cultural and musical heritage.

The event, organized by the Saudi Music Commission, one of 11 sector-specific bodies operating under the Ministry of Culture, will be held at the Maraya Concert Hall in Wadi Ashar. Performances will be delivered by the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir.

The concert aims to highlight Saudi Arabia’s artistic diversity by presenting traditional melodies through contemporary interpretations. The program will feature musical styles and instruments drawn from across the Kingdom, reflecting the distinct cultural identities of its various regions.

Marvels of Saudi Orchestra has previously toured major global cities, including Paris, Mexico City, New York, London, Tokyo, and Sydney, introducing international audiences to Saudi musical heritage through collaborative performances adapted to local cultural contexts.

Paul Pacifico, chief executive of the Saudi Music Commission, said the concert reflects music’s power as a universal language and a key expression of cultural identity.

“Through the Marvels of Saudi Orchestra concert, we are sharing and celebrating the diversity of Saudi musical heritage with audiences, combining tradition with modernity, through performance at a remarkable venue in AlUla,” he said.

The Maraya Concert Hall is a prominent cultural landmark in the region, recognized for its mirrored façade composed of more than 9,700 glass panels designed to blend seamlessly into the surrounding desert landscape. The venue has previously hosted a range of internationally acclaimed and Arab artists, including Alicia Keys, Andrea Bocelli, and Saudi music icon Mohammed Abdu.