From 2021 to 2023The number of performers registered through the Entertainment Portal of the General Entertainment Authority reached 9,529, with an increase of 300%. There were 4,576 Saudi performers (48%), and 4,953 performers from 100 countries worldwide.
Performers present live performances at more than 1,457 restaurants and cafes, most notably musical performances and stand-up comedy. Entertainment venues share performances with 46% for music, 38% for singing and 16% for stand-up comedy.
The Entertainment Portal is the official website for obtaining licenses for activities and services of the General Entertainment Authority, with the aim of developing and organizing the entertainment sector, supporting its infrastructure, and facilitating business and procedures for investors and those wishing to provide entertainment services. Complaints and inquiries can also be filed through the portal, which can be accessed via the link:
https://eservices.gea.gov.sa.
The Portal allows those who are registered to participate in four key services, namely entertainment event permits, Recreational activity licenses, restaurant and cafe registration services and service providers’ services.
In order to issue permits for live performances in restaurants and cafes, the Authority stipulates that the sites are suitable for presenting performances according to certain conditions, the most prominent of which is providing full details of the location and content of live shows and lists of performers.
