Emirati chants, dances and music captivate Warsaw as the Sharjah National Band takes centre stage.

UAE musicians draw crowds in Poland during the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026.

Warsaw: Sharjah’s participation as Guest of Honour at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 extended beyond literature, as the emirate brought music and traditional performances to the streets of Poland.

The Sharjah National Band showcased Emirati folk arts and heritage performances to audiences across the Polish capital, drawing crowds and sparking curiosity throughout the city.

Presented by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, the performances formed part of Sharjah’s wider cultural programme at the event, introducing visitors to traditional Emirati chants, dances and musical expressions rooted in the UAE’s coastal, mountain and desert communities.

Visitors stopped to ask performers about traditional instruments, attire and chants, while many recorded and shared the performances across social media platforms.
Dressed in traditional white attire, members of the Sharjah National Band performed synchronised folk routines closely linked to celebrations and communal gatherings across the UAE, offering audiences a rare glimpse of living Emirati traditions in the heart of Europe.

The performances are part of Sharjah’s wider Guest of Honour programme at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026, which also features literary discussions, artistic events and professional meetings aimed at presenting a broad and contemporary picture of Emirati and Arab culture.