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X FEST 2026
11
Apr
Date
11 Apr (Saturday)
Time
Sat, 7:30 – 11:00 PM
Venue
The Junction - Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, 17 St. Corner 8 St - 1 17th St
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
📝 Useful Information
X Fest DXB 2026 is a 10-week theatre festival featuring original 10-minute plays, running from April 4 to May 10, 2026. Hosted by The Junction at Alserkal Avenue in Dubai, it is recognized as the largest short-play festival in the region, showcasing over 70 performances in a single edition.
The festival is structured to offer a diverse range of stories and styles every weekend:
Separately, Festival X—an interdisciplinary platform at the intersection of arts, science, and technology—also operates at Alserkal Avenue, though its primary focus is on media arts and exhibitions.
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Event Highlights
Visitor Information
•Performance Format: Each evening features a lineup of 10–11 original short plays, each lasting roughly ten minutes.
•Untranslated Week: Scheduled for April 18–19, this specific week features plays performed in languages other than English to celebrate the UAE's cultural diversity.
•X Fest Youth: Dedicated to performers under 18, this youth-focused segment takes place on April 19, April 26, and May 3 at 2:00 PM.
•Finals Weekend: The festival culminates from May 8–10, where the highest-rated plays return to compete for top honors.
•Location: The Junction, Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai.
•Tickets: Now available through platforms like District.ae and Platinumlist Dubai.
•Entry Requirements: Seated indoor event; entry is generally allowed for ages 12 and above.
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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