Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · usually late January to late February
Sharjah Light Festival
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Sharjah Light Festival
When is Sharjah Light Festival 2027?
Sharjah Light Festival usually runs late January to late February. Exact dates are not announced yet.
How the dates are set: The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority announces the dates each year, in late January and February.
Sharjah Light Festival schedule
- Nightly: The official site lists the shows daily from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and until midnight on weekends.
- Opening show: The Opening Show is described as a cinematic journey that brings Sharjah to life through identity, unity and shared memory.
Source: sharjahlightfestival.ae
Getting to Sharjah Light Festival
- Festival locations are found throughout the city and its territories, including Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Noor Mosque and sites on the east coast.
- City Sightseeing Sharjah runs an exclusive bus route through all of Sharjah City's light festival highlights.
- The Light Village is at University City, on Maliha Rd opposite the University City Hall.
Sources: visitsharjah.com, sharjah.platinumlist.net
Tickets and cost
In 2026, Light Village entry was sold as dated, one-time-entry tickets and a full season pass (January 29 to February 22) on Platinumlist, and People of Determination entered free. Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Source: sharjah.platinumlist.net
Sharjah Light Festival: questions people ask
What are the timings for the Sharjah Light Festival?
The official site lists daily shows from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and until midnight on weekends.
Where are the Sharjah Light Festival shows held?
Shows are held at landmarks across the emirate, such as Sharjah Mosque, Al Majaz Waterfront and Al Noor Mosque, plus east coast sites.
What is the Light Village at the Sharjah Light Festival?
It is a hub of food, shopping and entertainment with interactive activities, workshops and a dedicated play zone for children.
Do I need tickets for the Sharjah Light Festival?
Light Village entry was sold as dated tickets and a season pass in 2026. People of Determination entered free.
Is the Sharjah Light Festival family friendly?
Yes. Visit Sharjah calls it a family friendly festival that suits all age groups.
Sources: sharjahlightfestival.ae, visitsharjah.com, sharjah.platinumlist.net
About Sharjah Light Festival
Sharjah's landmarks become canvases for light and sound shows, with a Light Village of food and play, held each winter.
The Sharjah Light Festival projects light art and video onto the emirate's landmarks, from Sharjah Mosque to Al Majaz Waterfront and sites on the east coast. The official site lists daily shows from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM, running until midnight on weekends. A Light Village adds food, shopping, workshops and a children's play zone. The exact dates change each year, so check the official site.
Know before you go
- Festival sites are spread across the city and other parts of the emirate, so plan which landmarks to visit.
- City Sightseeing Sharjah runs a bus route through the festival highlights.
- Sharjah International (SHJ) serves the emirate, and Dubai (DXB) is the main nearby hub.
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