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What. A. Finale. 🎭🔥X Fest DXB 2026 officially came to a close this weekend after 6 incredible weeks, 60+ original plays,...
25/05/2026

What. A. Finale. 🎭🔥

X Fest DXB 2026 officially came to a close this weekend after 6 incredible weeks, 60+ original plays, packed audiences, standing ovations, and a completely SOLD OUT Gala Finals Night at The Junction.

With 10 judges joining us across the Finals weekend and hundreds of artists, theatre-makers, writers, actors, directors, volunteers, and audience members coming together — this truly felt like a celebration of the UAE’s growing homegrown theatre movement. ❤️

From comedy to drama, absurdism to multilingual storytelling, X Fest proved once again that powerful stories can absolutely be told in just 10 minutes.

🏆 X Fest DXB 2026 Winners

🎖️ Best Play
Is This A Good Time? — Scalambra

🥈 Best Play Runner Up
Unearthing (Marathi) — Zeroth Act

🎭 Best Actress
Tina Thomas — The Most Undateable Woman In The World

🎭 Best Actress Runner Up
Franchesca Bizzarri — Is This A Good Time?

🎭 Best Actor
Yash Daval — Unearthing

🎭 Best Actor Runner Up
Nicola Spadoni — Nightmare Of A Designer

🎬 Best Director
Salvatore Di Simone — Is This A Good Time?

🏛️ Best Theatre Company
Scalambra

✍️ Best Script
Aditi Nath — Na(Vase)Rasam – The Ninth Emotion

🌟 Sakshi Verkot New Talent Award
Sumaiya Siddiqui — The Most Undateable Woman In The World

🌟 Sakshi Verkot New Talent Award
Anton Galvez — Palitaw

❤️ Spirit Of X Fest Award
Farah

🎨 Best Poster
Reza Hosseinzadeb — For The Last Time

To every single participant who trusted a brand new homegrown festival in its very first year — thank you. You made this festival what it became.

And this is only the beginning.

See you at X Fest DXB 2027. 🚀🎭
Dates announced soon.

24/05/2026

Tonight is the FINAL night of X Fest DXB 2026 Gala Finals 🏆

After days of unforgettable performances, powerful stories, and incredible talent - it all comes down to tonight.

✨ The winning plays will be announced
🏆 Trophies will be awarded
🎬 One last chance to experience all 11 original plays live on stage

The energy. The emotions. The final results.
Everything happens TONIGHT.

🎟️ One Ticket. 11 plays. One unforgettable finale.Link in bio
📍The Junction, Alserkal Avenue
⏰ Tonight at 7:30 PM

Be there when the winners are crowned ✨

24/05/2026

Tonight, the trophies take the spotlight. 🏆✨
The wait is over, X Fest DXB Gala Finals happens TONIGHT.

11 plays. One stage. One unforgettable night. 🎭
Who’s taking home the trophy? 👀

📍The Junction, Alserkal Avenue
🗓️Tonight at 7:30 PM
🎟️ Limited seats available - Grab yours tickets now!Link in bio.

23/05/2026

DAY 1 of X Fest DXB Gala Finals was unforgettable ✨

The energy, the performances, the audience reactions… everything was incredible 🔥
But we’re not done yet, 2 more nights are happening TODAY & TOMORROW!

🎟️ One ticket gives you access to ALL 11 different plays.
11 stories. 11 worlds. One unforgettable experience.

If you missed yesterday, this is your chance to be part of it before the curtains close ⏳

📍The Junction, Alserkal Avenue
🗓️ Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th | 7:30 PM
🎟️Seats are filling fast - Book now! Link in bio.

22/05/2026

Dubai, your weekend plans are here.

Join us tonight as the X Fest DXB Gala Finals take over the stage with 11 incredible short plays, live performances, and unforgettable moments. 🔥

Whether you love drama, comedy, suspense, or powerful storytelling there’s something waiting for you at X Fest DXB. ✨

Bring your friends, feel the energy, and experience live theatre like never before.

🗓️ Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th | 7:30 PM
📍The Junction, Alserkal Avenue
🎟️ Tickets are selling fast- Grab yours now before the shows fill up! Link in bio.

21/05/2026

MEET THE FINALIST - THE WATER CAME ANYWAY

“After a devastating flood leaves the land empty, a farmer begins rebuilding while officials arrive with measurements and promises. As silence replaces life, one question remains: Where is everybody?”

A haunting and powerful performance that explores loss, survival, and the unsettling quiet left behind after disaster.

Written & Directed by: Frederico Beja

Cast: Frederico Beja, Karen Clayton, Ollie Chapman & Kareem Ali

Swipe through to discover the story, hear the finalists’ journey, and experience moments from the performance 🔥

Watch THE WATER CAME ANYWAY LIVE at the X Fest DXB Finals.

🗓️ May 22nd, 23rd & 24th | 7:30 PM
📍 The Junction, Alserkal Avenue
🎟️ Book Now! Link in bio.

One ticket. 11 finalist plays.

21/05/2026

MEET TH FINALIST — THE NARRATOR

“Expectation vs Reality… The conflict begins there.”

A compelling performance by Arabestic that explores the space between what we imagine and what truly unfolds.

Written & Directed by: Mohamed El Sawi
Cast: Medhat Mostafa & Rehab Rashad

Swipe through to discover the story, hear the finalists’ journey, and experience moments from the performance 🔥

Watch THE NARRATOR LIVE at the X Fest DXB Finals.

🗓️ May 22nd, 23rd & 24th | 7:30 PM
📍 The Junction, Alserkal Avenue
🎟️ Tickets in bio

Khaleej Times features X Fest DXB as we head into our Gala Finals Weekend! 🎭✨After 5 incredible weeks, 60+ original play...
21/05/2026

Khaleej Times features X Fest DXB as we head into our Gala Finals Weekend! 🎭✨

After 5 incredible weeks, 60+ original plays, and hundreds of performers, it all comes down to this.
Join us for the X Fest DXB Gala Finals on May 22nd, 23rd & 24th at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue.

11 finalist plays.
3 unforgettable nights.
1 stage full of stories you don’t want to miss.

🎟️ Tickets are live, seats are filling fast! Book Now! Link in bio.
See you at the finals 🔥

TOMORROW IT BEGINS…The Gala Finals of X Fest DXB 2026 Gala Finals are finally here bringing together 11 incredible final...
21/05/2026

TOMORROW IT BEGINS…

The Gala Finals of X Fest DXB 2026 Gala Finals are finally here bringing together 11 incredible finalist plays for one unforgettable theatre weekend. 🔥

After weeks of performances, creativity, rehearsals, and competition… these are the stories that made it to the finals. From intense drama and comedy to unexpected twists and powerful performances, every play brings something unique to the stage.

📅 May 22nd, 23rd & 24th
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 The Junction, Alserkal Avenue

Swipe through the official lineup and discover the plays everyone will be talking about

🎟 One ticket gives you access to all 11 plays.
Seats are filling fast. Book your tickets now! Link in bio.

20/05/2026

MEET THE FINALIST PLAY - HOW CAN I ASSIST YOU TODAY?

“One man, one AI assistant, one night where memories, loneliness, & reality begin dangerously to blur.”

A gripping and emotionally layered performance that explores technology, isolation, and the fragile line between connection and illusion.

Written & Directed by: Ramy Magdy

Cast: Ahmed Barakat, Somya Mehta, Nour El Hagrassy & Aya Helmi

Swipe through to discover the story, hear the finalists’ journey, and experience moments from the performance 🔥

Watch HOW CAN I ASSIST YOU TODAY? LIVE at the X Fest DXB Finals.

🗓️ May 22nd, 23rd, & 24th | 7:30 PM
📍 The Junction, Alserkal Avenue

🎟️ Book your tickets now! Link in bio.
One ticket. 11 finalist plays.

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