YOSHIKI BECOMES FIRST JAPANESE ARTIST TO PERFORM AT HEGRA, A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE IN ALULA, SAUDIARABIA 

HISTORIC WORLD PREMIERE PERFORMANCE – NOVEMBER 20, 2025

PRESALE TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Global icon YOSHIKI will make history on November 20, 2025, becoming the first Japanese artist ever invited, to perform at Hegra, the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Presale tickets are now available for what promises to be one of the most extraordinary live performances of the year.

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
‍The performance, titled “Hegra Candlelit Classics,” will be staged against the majestic backdrop of ancient tombs carved into desert rock nearly 2,000 years ago. Thousands of candles will illuminate the night, transforming the archaeological wonder into an awe-inspiring concert hall.

Audiences will witness YOSHIKI’s signature blend of rock and classical music in a setting unlike any other on Earth — a performance destined to transcend culture, time, and geography.

An Artist of Global Firsts
‍This concert marks YOSHIKI’s first international stage appearance since undergoing his third neck surgery in 2024 — a triumphant return that underscores his unmatched resilience and dedication to his art.

YOSHIKI has previously sold out world-class venues including Carnegie Hall in New York and the Royal Albert Hall in London. His extraordinary career was recently honored by TIME magazine’s “TIME100: The Most Influential People in the World” (2025), and in 2024 he became the first Japanese artist immortalized at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre with his hand and footprints cemented in history.

Beyond music, YOSHIKI’s impact spans fashion, film, philanthropy, and wine, with his 501(c)(3) Yoshiki Foundation America supporting global humanitarian causes. 

‍Legends on the Sacred Stage
‍Grammy-nominated trumpet virtuoso Ibrahim Maalouf will open the evening, before YOSHIKI commands the stage for a breathtaking finale, followed the next night by 7-time Grammy Award winner Jon Batiste and rising star Marilyne Naaman.  This extraordinary lineup underscores the unmatched prestige of Hegra. As the headliner on November 20, YOSHIKI’s historic performance — held on his birthday — places him among the legendary artists who have graced this stage, including Andrea Bocelli and Ludovico Einaudi. 

‍Message of Peace and Hope
‍At the August press conference in Tokyo announcing the performance, YOSHIKI reflected on the honor of being invited: “I am extremely honored and excited to perform at such a historic venue. I owe it all to my fans.”

He concluded the event by playing his beloved composition “ENDLESS RAIN” on piano, dedicating it to peace: “I wish it would rain peace all over the world. I hope to perform this in Saudi Arabia.”

The emotion of that moment foreshadowed the unforgettable experience awaiting audiences under the starlit skies of AlUla.

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Date: November 20, 2025 (Local Time)
Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM / Concert begins around 10:45 PM
Venue: Hegra, AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Ticket Prices:
Gold: 600 SAR ( $160 USD)
VIP: 900 SAR ($240 USD)

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