DIFC Art Nights Returns With Over 600 Artworks in Dubai

The 22nd edition of DIFC Art Nights will take place at Dubai's DIFC Gate Village from November 12th to 15th, 2026, bringing together contemporary art exhibitions, interactive installations, creative workshops and live performances. The four-day event is free to attend and forms part of DIFC's wider arts programme under the theme 'Future Forms'.

The programme will showcase works by regional and international artists across painting, sculpture, photography and digital art, alongside installations exploring new forms of creative expression. Highlights include a dedicated exhibition by the Dubai International Art Centre and digital artworks presented by the International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA), accompanied by discussions on projection and digital media.

An Art Connects Women exhibition will also bring together women artists from around the world, exploring cultural exchange and artistic representation. The showcase will be presented alongside the event's wider programme of exhibitions and performances.

Visitors will be able to participate in complimentary creative workshops organised by thejamjar, including abstract art, tote bag painting and printmaking. Arabic calligraphy sessions will also be available, offering opportunities to explore traditional artistic techniques through hands-on activities.

Live entertainment will include musical and artistic performances, with Emirati cellist Elham Al Marzooqi among the featured performers.

DIFC Art Nights will run from 5 PM to 10 PM daily at Gate Village from November 12th to 15th, with free admission.