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X FEST 2026
9
May
Date
9 May (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-minute theatre festival in Dubai that showcases original, short-form live performances. Organized by The Junction, the festival features a diverse lineup of 10–11 original plays each week, ranging from comedies to challenging dramas.
The festival is supported by a series of masterclasses and workshops designed to nurture local talent:
Are you planning to attend as an audience member, or are you looking for information on how to participate in future editions?
Event Details
Special Festival Weeks
Key Participants & Workshops
•Dates: April 4 – May 10, 2026 (Every Weekend).
•Location: The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai.
•Type: Short-form theatre (10-minute plays).
•Description: A community-driven platform for actors, writers, and directors to showcase new work. The 2026 edition includes over 70 plays performed live.
•Cost/Tickets: Tickets are available on platforms like Platinumlist and District.
•Untranslated Week (April 18–19): Every play is performed in languages other than English to celebrate the UAE's cultural diversity.
•Youth Week (April 26): Features performances specifically created and performed by theatre-makers under 18.
•Finals Weekend (May 8–10): The strongest plays from the festival return to compete for top honors.
•Acting Masterclass: Led by Keenan McFadzean.
•Directing Masterclass: Led by Akansha Goenka.
•Playwriting/Directing Tips: Insights provided by Arjun Burman, co-founder of The Junction.
Updated at 23 Mar 2026
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