If you’re looking to get creative, be inspired, or simply indulge in some art, Alserkal Avenue is almost always a good shout. With understated dining, skaters roaming the grounds, and constant activations and pop-ups, the little neighbourhood of refurbished warehouses brings a unique spark to the hypermobile momentum of Dubai. Now, stretching its annual Art Week to a month, you can explore the space as it fills up with galleries, installations, workshops, and live performances. Here’s what you need to know about Alserkal Art Month 2026.
Taking place from April 18 to May 18, the program has extended its usual lineup to feature more local talent and represent the wider local arts community. The opening weekend saw the debut of 16 galleries, a community live screen printing collaboration between artist Shilpa Gupta and The Workshop DXB, encouraging people to wear their art, and a live performance from the Adiga Music Band.
The second weekend saw the debut of Déjà Vu, a multi-gallery exhibition conceptualised by Alserkal. Held at Concrete, the exhibition features 50+ artists represented by 20 of the UAE’s leading contemporary art galleries and will run for two weeks. Inspired by the neon work Déjà vu (2016) by artist Raed Yassin, the exhibition follows similar themes of repeated cycles, historical mis-matching, memory glitches, and language slippage. The weekend also saw a screening of Ghanati Man, a film by Abu Dhabi–based filmmaker Al Reem Al Beshr. The screening was followed by an artist talk, unpacking the mythology and methodology of the film.
Going into the third week of Art Month, the programme for the weekend has yet to be officially announced. But looking at how the last two weekends have fared, we can expect more galleries to open up, more discussions led by industry insiders, more screenings and performances, and guided tours that allow the general public to connect with art on a deeper level. For all updates, make sure to follow Alserkal Avenue on Instagram. Programs are free to attend with prior registration required.
