What is the event focus?

WSD 2025 focuses on showcasing the world's best performance design projects in set, costume, lighting, and sound design.

Why you should not miss it?

It’s the only global event dedicated to performance design, with exhibitions, workshops, and live performances featuring top talents.

Is there a dress code for the event?

Smart casual or professional attire is recommended for all participants.

World Stage Design 2025

Name: World Stage Design 2025
Start: 2025-10-18T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-10-25T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA)

About this event

World Stage Design (WSD) 2025 will take place from 18–25 October 2025 at the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA). This unique international exhibition and festival, organized every four years, showcases the best of contemporary performance design from across the globe. WSD 2025 marks the first time the event will be held in the Middle East, offering a vibrant platform for scenographers, designers, performers, and creators to share their work, exchange ideas, and inspire innovation.

Key Highlights

Performance Design Exhibition:
Featuring innovative and groundbreaking stage, costume, and lighting designs from artists around the world.
Workshops and Masterclasses:
Hands-on sessions led by industry leaders, offering deep dives into cutting-edge practices.
International Performances:
Live performances by world-renowned theater, dance, and interdisciplinary companies.
Networking Opportunities:
Meet and collaborate with a global community of designers, directors, and creative professionals.

Who Should Attend?

Theater and Performance Designers
Scenographers, Costume, and Lighting Designers
Academics and Students in Performing Arts
Directors, Producers, and Stage Managers
Architecture and Visual Arts Professionals
Art and Design Enthusiasts

World Stage Design 2025 was an Arts & Crafts event that took place 18-25 Oct 2025 at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA), Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.