Flavors of Nations 2026

📅 Tuesday, February 10

⏰ From 5:00 p.m.

📍 Safaa Stadium

Flavors of Nations 2026 celebrates the rich diversity of the KAUST community, representing more than 120 countries and nationalities that call KAUST home. This vibrant cultural festival brings our community together to share traditions, food, music, and stories in one unforgettable evening.

Join us as we build on last year’s success and celebrate the cultures that shape life at KAUST.

What to Expect

 

 

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Country Exhibits and Cultural Showcases

Explore immersive country exhibits organized by continent zones and hosted by members of the KAUST community. Stroll through cultural booths, sample traditional dishes, discover heritage displays, and experience what makes each culture unique.

 

 

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Live Cultural Performances and Entertainment

Enjoy a lively program of music, dance, and cultural performances presented by the KAUST community. The evening will also feature high energy DJ sets that keep the celebration going throughout the night.

 

 

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Flavors of the World

Enjoy global flavors from food vendors, gourmet bites, and food trucks offering a variety of international cuisines.

 

Get Involved

 

 

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Be a Country Lead

We invite passionate community members to sign up as Country Leads and represent their country through food, interactive booths, games, crafts, and creative displays. Country Leads play an important role in bringing their communities together and shaping the festival experience.

Deadline to Register: Jan 22

Register Here
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Sign up for Cultural Performances

All attendees look forward to a night of colorful music and dance performed by our community, along with a high-energy DJ set from the Ministry of DJs. This is your opportunity to perform and showcase a dance, talent, storytelling, song, fashion parade, or any other form of entertainment from your nation's culture.

Deadline to Register: Jan 22

Register Here
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Volunteer

Flavors of Nations is powered by generous and energetic volunteers. Be one of our enthusiastic volunteers and be instrumental in making it a successful and memorable event. Roles include crowd management, event marshals, stage support, managing the Lost & Found booth, and so on. 

Register Here

Countries Registered So Far

Discover the countries that have confirmed participation in Flavors of Nations 2026. This list will continue to grow as more community members register.

 

 

Event Tips and Helpful Information

To help everyone enjoy Flavors of Nations comfortably and sustainably, please keep the following in mind.

 

 

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Reduce Waste

We encourage attendees to bring reusable food containers, utensils, and water bottles. Water refill stations will be available at the venue to support a low waste event.

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Transportation

Event transportation options, including shuttles and extended Jeddah work-haul bus services, are being arranged. Details will be shared closer to the event.

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Bikes and Accessibility

Community members are encouraged to consider walking, biking, or using shared transportation where possible. Additional bike parking will be provided near the stadium to support sustainable commuting.

Thank you for helping us create a welcoming, thoughtful, and environmentally responsible Flavors of Nations 2026 experience for the KAUST community. 

For enquiries, please email community.events@kaust.edu.sa