Xposure 2025: A Global Festival Celebrating Visual Storytelling

Photo : Sharjah Govt Media Bureau

Xposure International Photography Festival is coming back for its 9th time from February 20 to 26, 2025, at Aljada in Sharjah. This festival is not just an event; it is a big celebration of photography, films, and creative ideas. Families, art lovers, and curious people can see the world in a new way through pictures and stories. The festival will be spread over 49,000 square meters and will have talks, workshops, exhibitions, and film shows with some of the world’s best photographers and filmmakers.

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This year, the festival will show strong and interesting films, short movies, and creative projects that tell stories from around the world. People will not just watch these films but also meet filmmakers and learn how pictures and videos help us understand different places and cultures.

For those who want to learn from top photographers, Xposure’s Stage X gallery will have talks with famous photographers. These talks will be about culture, history, and how photography can bring change in society.

Xposure’s workshops are open for all, from beginners to expert photographers. These classes will be taught by skilled photographers and will give practical lessons in documentary photography, storytelling, portrait photography, and nature photography. People will learn useful skills that they can use in their photography journey.

The festival will have photo exhibitions from all over the world. Visitors can see pictures that tell real-life stories, show the beauty of nature and animals, and capture adventure and travel moments. There will also be creative photography, street photography, and portrait photography, each showing a special story.

A special part of Xposure 2025 is the free family photo session. Visitors can get their pictures taken by professional photographers at special booths and take home a beautiful memory from the festival.

New this year is the Xposure Tour Bus. Visitors can join this special ride where a professional photographer will help them take great pictures at some of Sharjah’s most beautiful locations.

The Ibn Haytham experience will mix history and science with fun activities, workshops, and hands-on displays. Visitors can watch a short film starring Omar Sharif, step inside a giant Camera Obscura, try fun experiments with light, and see cool optical illusions. This will be a fun and educational experience for families and curious visitors.

Xposure 2025 is made to be an amazing experience, bringing together art, culture, and fun in a space that is open to all. With its new location in Aljada, Sharjah’s lively lifestyle place, the festival will have a bright atmosphere with exciting displays, creative corners, and tasty food options.

The best part is that Xposure 2025 is free for everyone. With easy registration, all are welcome to enjoy the power of pictures and storytelling. Whether you want to find creative ideas, have a fun day with family, or meet talented photographers, this festival is an event you should not miss.