Perform Sharjah 2026

Perform Sharjah 2026, the performance festival organised by Sharjah Art Foundation, runs until Sunday 29 November 2026. Its programme of 16 performances is entirely free to attend.

What to expect

The festival brings contemporary dance, theatre and live performance to Sharjah Art Foundation venues across the emirate. Highlights this season have ranged from audience-made theatre to giant puppets, and hip-hop and humour in Sofiane Chalal’s XXL.

How to attend

• Every performance is free. Some need advance registration, so check each show on the Sharjah Art Foundation website (sharjahart.org) before you go.
• Performances take place on different dates and at different venues, so plan around the show you want to see.

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