Get ready, art enthusiasts and culture connoisseurs!
The much-anticipated Quoz Arts Fest is making a return on January 27th and 28th, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Brace yourselves for a weekend filled with a kaleidoscope of artistic expressions, tantalizing food, soul-stirring music, and an overall vibe that will leave you wanting more.
In its eleventh edition, Quoz Arts Fest has become a beacon of creativity, transforming the industrial landscape of Al Quoz into a vibrant hub of artistic brilliance.
This year’s edition is set to be a blockbuster, showcasing the festival’s knack for seamlessly blending art, food, live music, and cultural activations into one unforgettable weekend.
Get ready for a dynamic and diverse program featuring over 200 live performances, art installations, and cultural activations across the vibrant canvas of Al Quoz.
Dive into the Cultural Extravaganza
Quoz Arts Fest has always been a melting pot of creativity, and 2024 promises to be nothing short of spectacular.
Big Hass, the dynamic Dubai-based hip-hop DJ, returns as the festival’s emcee and show-runner, ready to electrify the atmosphere.
Joining the lineup are Sudanese fusion artists MarSimba, bringing their unique blend of Sudanese lingo and African beats.
Lebanese duo RUST, with singers Hani Manna and Petra Hawi, will enchant the audience with their fusion of traditional Arabic melodies and poetry set to modern electronic beats.
Unmissable Performances
The weekend festival boasts a lineup of performances that are sure to be crowd-pleasers.
UAE-based Stick No Bills will mesmerize with their South Asian music remixed into DJ sets accompanied by custom visuals. Don’t miss the Bharatham performance, a mesmerizing blend of hip-hop and Bharatanatyam choreographed by millennial artist Usha Jey.
Tanzanian-born performance artist Dipesh Pandya will transform a car into a sonic sculpture through spoken word, responding to the unique essence of the Al Quoz neighborhood.
Amina will take the stage with her intimate folk and pop-infused tunes, while the poetry and electronic music duo Chamæleon explores the intersection between the sociopolitical and the personal through spoken word.
Concrete: Where Art Meets Ambiance
Concrete, Alserkal Avenue’s multidisciplinary exhibitions and events space, will host an interactive ambient sound experience created by London-based Japanese artist Yuri Suzuki. This mind-bending installation challenges preconceptions of natural and artificial forms through an eclectic arrangement of pipes and horns.
Quoz Encore – The Return of Homegrown Talent
Quoz Encore is back, spotlighting some of the country’s most promising emerging music acts. The Open Call invites musicians of all ages, genres, and languages to showcase their talent during the weekend festival, ensuring a diverse and vibrant musical experience.
An Art Lover’s Haven
The festival invites creative souls and communities alike to immerse themselves in a plethora of artistic wonders. Alserkal Avenue’s lanes come alive with collections and installations by the crème de la crème of regional and international artists, turning the galleries into a visual feast.
But Quoz Arts Fest is not just about highbrow art – it’s a celebration for everyone.
Bring the whole family because, nestled among the galleries, you’ll find activations catering to the young ones, making it an experience that transcends generations.
And let’s not forget the cherry on top – food trucks serving up delicacies from UAE’s homegrown restaurants.
Whether you’re an art aficionado, a music lover, or just someone looking to soak in a weekend of cultural immersion, QAF has something for everyone.
Get your tickets now on Platinumlist and mark your calendars for a weekend that promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions – from the awe-inspiring beauty of contemporary art to the foot-tapping rhythms of live music.
