ArtDayME: Art Jameel, an organisation that supports artists and creative communities announces its inaugural Ramadan Nights at Hayy Jameel, Jeddah’s home for the arts (March 13 - April 4, 2024). Promising a rich roster of experiences that celebrate the spirit of community, culture and wellbeing, Ramadan Nights at Hayy Jameel is a cultural destination, presenting workshops, talks, film screenings, Ramadan-specific pop-up eateries and shopping opportunities across 14 nights with more than 30 collaborators, free and open to all. Hayy Cinema illuminates the big screen with a film programme that brings a curated selection of local and international films to unwind post-iftar through midnight. For more information and bookings, visit hayycinema.org, or purchase your ticket at the Hayy Cinema box office at Hayy Jameel. 

Alongside Art Jameel activations, Hayy Markets, designed with support from our community engagement partner Upgrade, includes Jeddah-based market participants and creative collaborators, showcasing artisans, designers, artists and more sourced via a popular open call. Participants include: Nafisa Shams, Nabati, Marinus, Zahra Breast Cancer Association, Hakawi, Karama Yoga, S Design, Ganache, JewelryBox, Pottereena, JED Board Games, Honest, Mamoltna, MEDD Cafe & Roastery, Azka Foods, In Africa, Mansaj Art, Sigo, Samar Allarakia, The Root, Kids In The Patio, Radish House and Dar Waraqa Publishing, Health In A Jar, King Abdulaziz University, Qanaateer, Snack & Such and our very own Hayy Residents Aysh Academy and Sofia’s Bistro.

The vibrant programme offers interactive workshops, children’s activities, storytelling, games, talks, performances, culinary adventures, shopping opportunities, wellness sessions as well as opportunities to discover Hayy Arts current group exhibition ‘At the Edge of Land’ (on view through April 16, 2024). The two-floor exhibition brings together 18 international artists showing in Saudi Arabia for the first time, and investigates the intricate and often concealed relationships between landscapes and trade and their interconnected geographies, resources and commodities. 

Entry to Ramadan at Hayy Jameel is free of charge and open to all ages. RSVP is required and some activities are charged or request prior registration due to limited seating. Tickets for Hayy Cinema are purchased via hayycinema.org, or at the Hayy Cinema box office at Hayy Jameel. 

Ramadan at Hayy Jameel opening hours:

Week 1

Wednesday March 13 - Saturday March 16

10pm - 2am

Week 2

Wednesday March 20 - Saturday March 23

10pm - 2am

Week 3

Wednesday March 27 - Saturday March 30

10pm - 2am

Week 4

Wednesday March 3 - Thursday March 4

11pm - 2am