Ramadan in Riyadh often unfolds in majlis settings and family homes. This year, Beast House is offering a different interpretation of the evening gathering.
From late February through early March, the creative hub has curated a series of workshops and cultural events designed to take place after iftar. The programme moves between craft, conversation, film and quiet reflection, reflecting the slower rhythm of the month while maintaining the space’s focus on community and creativity.
Prices start from SAR 150 per person, with each event ticketed individually.
Craft as ritual
The season begins on 22 February with a guided perfume making workshop held in partnership with Natural Beauty. Participants are introduced to the basics of fragrance blending using natural ingredients and leave with a personalised scent. The session runs from 9pm to 10pm and is priced at SAR 210.
Later in the programme, on 4 March, a clay workshop in collaboration with Diablo Atelier explores contemporary ceramic techniques shaped by Saudi influences. The session references Najdi patterns, textures and forms, inviting participants to create their own wall décor pieces. It runs from 8pm to 10pm and is priced at SAR 300.
On 6 March, a pastry workshop led by Chef Lasitha offers a more culinary form of creativity. Guests learn to make croissants and cookies, with ingredients and equipment provided. The one hour session is priced at SAR 300, and participants take their baked goods home.
These workshops reflect Beast House’s ongoing interest in hands on learning. Rather than framing Ramadan purely as a time for large scale gatherings, the programme emphasises making and conversation in smaller groups.
Evenings of conversation and play
Community remains central to the schedule. On 27 February, a trivia night hosted in collaboration with 404 invites guests to test their general knowledge in a relaxed setting. Lantern lighting and a contemporary majlis arrangement set the tone for an evening that mixes themed rounds and informal competition. Tickets are priced at SAR 160.
The following evening, on 28 February, a Poetry Supper Club hosted with Writers in Riyadh offers live readings alongside dinner and drinks. Priced at SAR 195, the event combines food with spoken word in a format that encourages listening and shared reflection.
These gatherings suggest a shift in how Ramadan nights are being programmed across the city. Alongside traditional tents and hotel buffets, smaller cultural events are carving out their own space.
Stepping outside
On 2 March, the programme moves beyond the building. A guided walk through Wadi Hanifa, led by Hessah Al Sanea, offers an hour of quiet movement through Riyadh’s largest natural park. Guests return to Beast House afterwards for fresh juices and protein bars. The walk is priced at SAR 150.
The schedule concludes on 9 March with a screening of Eat, Pray, Love. The film is shown in the venue’s majlis style seating area, with popcorn included in the SAR 190 ticket price.
A different tempo
Beast House has built its identity around music, culture and informal exchange. During Ramadan, that energy remains, but recalibrated to suit the season. Workshops replace louder programming. Conversation replaces spectacle.
The result is a programme that sits somewhere between gathering and retreat, offering Riyadh residents multiple ways to spend the hours after iftar, whether through craft, discussion, or a simple evening film.
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