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X FEST 2026
8
May
Date
8 May (Friday)
Time
Fri, 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 premier short-form theatre festival in Dubai featuring a diverse lineup of over 70 original 10-minute plays. Organized by The Junction, the festival showcases the work of local and international actors, directors, and playwrights.
Tickets are currently available through official platforms like Platinumlist and District.ae. Prices generally range from AED 25 to AED 150 depending on the session and seating.
Would you like to know about audition opportunities for future editions or details on other cultural festivals happening in Alserkal Avenue?
Event Overview
Key Festival Highlights
Ticketing & Attendance
•Dates: Every weekend from April 4 to May 10, 2026.
•Venue: The Junction, located in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai.
•Performance Format: Each evening features 10–11 unique plays, each exactly ten minutes long, ranging from comedy and drama to experimental theatre.
•Untranslated Week (April 18–19): A celebration of cultural diversity where all plays are performed in languages other than English.
•Youth Week (April 26): Dedicated performances by storytellers under the age of 18.
•Finals Weekend (May 8–10): The highest-rated plays from the festival return to compete for top honors.
•Stage Write Winner: The festival will professionally stage the winning play from the "Stage Write 2026" 48-hour playwriting workshop.
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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