Building on the successes of the 2011 and 2013 festivals, Shubbak 2015 will develop its reach as London’s only citywide festival of contemporary Arab culture bringing international and London-based Arab artists to growing audiences of London residents and visitors, through an eclectic mix of artists, art forms and locations. Its core programme focus on new commissions, premieres and artistic installations, particularly targeting 'Art in the Public Realm' and 'Live International Performance' strands.