Dubai to host two grand Shaam-e-Rekhta 2026 shows
Urdu poetry, music and culture set to take centre stage in UAE this December
DUBAI – The Rekhta Foundation has officially announced the dates for the next edition of Shaam-e-Rekhta Dubai, with the celebration of Urdu poetry, music and culture set to return to the emirate in December 2026.
The event will take place over two evenings, giving audiences an opportunity to experience Urdu literature and its wider cultural traditions.
According to the announcement shared by Rekhta Foundation, Shaam-e-Rekhta Dubai will be held on December 12 and 13, 2026. The organisers have described the programme as two grand shows, while further details about the event are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.
Shaam-e-Rekhta Dubai
The upcoming event is being positioned as a celebration of the richness of Urdu, bringing together poetry, music and cultural performances for audiences in Dubai.
Rekhta Foundation announced the dates through its official social media channels, asking audiences to mark their calendars for the two-day celebration. The announcement signals the return of the popular Rekhta format to Dubai, where Urdu literary and cultural programmes have attracted audiences from across the UAE and wider region.
The foundation said the event would offer an opportunity to experience the “soul of Urdu” through an evening centred on poetry, music and culture.
More details ahead
While the dates have now been confirmed, the performer line-up and ticketing information have not yet been announced. Details such as the participating poets and artists, ticket prices, booking arrangements and show timings are also expected to be released separately.
The venue for the December 2026 programme has not been specified in the latest announcement either. Audiences interested in attending will therefore need to wait for the foundation's forthcoming updates before making arrangements.
Shaam-e-Rekhta forms part of Rekhta Foundation's wider efforts to promote Urdu language, literature and cultural heritage among audiences in Pakistan and abroad. Its programmes have helped bring Urdu poetry and related performing arts to large audiences through literary festivals, mushairas and cultural events.