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X FEST 2026
5
Apr
Date
5 Apr (Sunday)
Time
Sun, 7:30 – 11:00 PM
Venue
The Junction - Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, 17 St. Corner 8 St - 1 17th St
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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X Fest DXB 2026 is a major short-form theatre festival in Dubai, taking place from April 4 to May 10, 2026, at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue.
This 10-week festival is the largest of its kind in the region, featuring over 70 original 10-minute plays performed live. Each session typically showcases a diverse lineup of 10 to 11 short plays, ranging from comedy to challenging drama.
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Are you looking to attend as an audience member, or were you interested in registration and audition details for performers?
Key Festival Details
Special Programming
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•Dates: April 4 – May 10, 2026 (Every Weekend).
•Location: The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai.
•Type: Short-form theatre (10-minute plays).
•Tickets: Available now via the District ticketing platform.
•Untranslated Week (April 18–19): A celebration of cultural diversity featuring plays performed in languages other than English.
•Youth Week (April 26): Performances created and staged by young theatre-makers under 18.
•Finals Weekend (May 8–10): The strongest plays from the festival return to compete for top honors.
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