Riyadh to host Saudi Falconry Show in October

The Saudi capital is preparing to host the Saudi International Falconry and Hunting Exhibition from October 1st to 10th, 2026.

This major event aims to highlight an ancestral heritage while enhancing the kingdom’s tourism and cultural appeal. Building on the success of the 2025 Saudi Falconry and Hunting Exhibition, which
attracted over 800,000 visitors, Riyadh plans to organise an even more impressive edition.

The exhibition will be held at the Malham Exhibition and Conference Center, located north of the capital, according to the organisers.

Considered the world’s largest gathering dedicated to falconry and hunting, the event will offer a wide range of activities combining culture, leisure, tourism, and environmental awareness.

The goal is to preserve this heritage and pass it on to future generations.

In a statement to APA, the Saudi Falcon Club announced that its 2026 annual program will span nearly 120 days.

It will include a festival, two auctions, an exhibition, a Malwah competition, and the Falcon Club Cup.

These initiatives aim to promote national heritage, support the falconry sector, and solidify Saudi Arabia’s position as a global leader in this field, which is considered its historical birthplace.

The program will begin with an international auction of falcons from breeding farms, scheduled for August 5-25, bringing together local and international breeders and specialists.

A second auction, dedicated to locally captured falcons, will be held from October 1 to November 30.

The Malwah competition, scheduled for October 4-9, will see falconers compete in various categories for prizes and titles. Another highlight will be the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival, taking place from November 17 to 30.

Billed as the world’s largest gathering of falcons, it set a record at its previous edition with 3,536 birds entered and prizes exceeding 38 million Saudi riyals (over $10 million).

Finally, the 2026 season will conclude with the Falcon Club Cup, scheduled for December 21 to 28, showcasing the speed and performance of hunting birds.

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