RIYADH: The upcoming third Common Ground Festival in Riyadh will celebrate the rich cultures of Saudi Arabia and China, it has been announced. 

The event will be held at Malfa Hall in Misk City from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6, 2026, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Culture stated in a release carried by the Saudi Press Agency. 

The festival is a multi-sensory cultural event exploring the universal languages of art, cuisine, performance, and design.

This year’s edition will have art exhibitions, live performances, and collaborative displays, inviting visitors to experience culture through sight, sound and emotion, the SPA reported.

The program will also feature activities inspired by historical trade routes, where artisans and vendors present traditional crafts, handmade goods, tea and coffee offerings, and cultural souvenirs from both countries.

Culinary activations will be held to highlight shared hospitality traditions, the SPA reported.