Dubai – 14 September 2026
DIFC Art Nights will return for its 22nd edition from 12 to 15 November 2026, with submissions currently open to artists and galleries interested in participating in the programme.
The event will feature visual arts, interactive experiences and live performances, with submissions accepted across a range of disciplines including painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, design, murals, mixed media, interactive workshops and music. Sculpture submissions are also being considered as part of the programme.
Artists and galleries submitting work are required to provide a curated portfolio including high-quality images of the proposed artwork, a brief profile outlining the artist’s background and descriptions of the individual works.
DIFC Art Walls will accommodate 14 artists, with spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to review by DIFC’s Art Committee. Once these spaces are allocated, additional artists may participate using their own display walls. DIFC will provide the venue and electrical provision where required, while other operational requirements remain the responsibility of participating artists and galleries.
Workshop submissions must be offered free of charge to visitors. Musicians may also submit proposals, although performances are unpaid and performers are responsible for their own equipment and its management.
All submissions will be reviewed by DIFC’s Art Committee as part of the selection process. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, 29 October 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email following the review process.
Further information regarding the submission requirements and DIFC Art Nights guidelines is available through the event’s official submission information.
DIFC Art Nights 2026 will take place from 12 to 15 November 2026, from 5pm to 10pm, at DIFC.
