X Fest at The Junction in Dubai

Name: X Fest at The Junction in Dubai
Start: 2026-04-11T19:15:00+0400
End: 2026-05-10T22:00:00+0400
Location: The Junction

The Junction

Sat 04 Apr - Sun 10 May

The Junction

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120 AED

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10-Minute Plays. Big Stories.

Presented by The Junction, Dubai’s home for community theatre, X Fest DXB is a festival dedicated entirely to original 10-minute plays. Fast, bold and full of new ideas, the festival brings together writers, directors and actors from across the UAE to create short plays designed for the stage.

Across 10 weeks from April–May 2026 at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, audiences will experience the energy of short-form theatre as new work is performed live.

Each week features 10–11 original 10-minute plays, giving audiences a chance to watch a diverse lineup of stories, styles and performances in a single evening. Some plays will make you laugh, some will challenge you, and some may surprise you — but all are built for the stage and performed live.

Week 3 (18-19 April) is our “Untranslated Week,” where every play is performed in languages other than English, celebrating the cultural diversity of theatre-makers in the UAE.

Youth Week takes place on April 26 (afternoon), featuring performances created and performed by young theatre-makers, showcasing the next generation of storytellers on stage.

The festival builds toward the Finals Weekend (May 8–10), where the strongest plays return to the stage to compete for the top honours of the festival.

Whether you’re a theatre lover, a supporter of new writing, or simply curious to see fresh work performed live, X Fest DXB offers a unique way to experience theatre — big stories told in just ten minutes.

12+ (evening shows)
6+ (Afternoon shows)

Language: Multilingual

By car:Al Serkal Avenue is located in the Al Quoz industrial area of Dubai, and it can be easily reached by car. If you're coming from Sheikh Zayed Road, take the Al Manara exit (exit 43) and turn right onto Al Manara Street. Continue straight until you reach the first intersection and turn right onto 8th Street. Keep driving straight until you reach the roundabout, take the second exit, and continue onto 17th Street. You'll find Al Serkal Avenue on your left.
- Parking available on first come, first serve basis

By public transportation:To reach Al Serkal Avenue by metro, take the Dubai Metro Red Line and get off at the Noor Bank Station. From there, you can take a taxi or a bus to Al Serkal Avenue, which is just a short drive away.

By taxi:You can also take a taxi to Al Serkal Avenue from anywhere in Dubai. It's a famous destination and most drivers would be familiar with its location.

The Junction

Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, 17 St. Corner 8 St - 1 17th St - القوز - دبي - United Arab Emirates