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The Fourth Local Camel RaceFree Entry

The Fourth Local Camel Race

The fourth local meeting of Qatar's camel-racing season, with morning and evening races and camels competing in classes set by age.

Al-Shahaniya Camel RacetrackNov 3 – Nov 12

Free entry

The Pearl Food FestivalFree Entry

The Pearl Food Festival

Now in its third edition, The Pearl's food festival brings together a wide range of flavours, food experiences and entertainment.

Porto Arabia, The Pearl-QatarNov 11 – Nov 21

Free entry; some activities are paid

The 15th Keshta ExhibitionFree Entry

The 15th Keshta Exhibition

The 15th Keshta exhibition sells land and marine gear, camping and hunting equipment and excursion supplies for trips into the desert and out to sea.

Sumaisma and Al Dhaayen Youth Center, northern QatarNov 4 – Nov 13

Free entry

Tegahwa Exhibition — 3rd EditionFree Entry

Tegahwa Exhibition — 3rd Edition

The third Tegahwa exhibition gathers specialty coffee and luxury chocolate brands, from roasters and green-coffee suppliers to grinders and Arabic coffee.

Galleria Al Hazm, DohaNov 5 – Nov 13

Free entry

Design Doha Biennale 2026Happening in Qatar

Design Doha Biennale 2026

Design Doha's second biennial brings exhibitions, public commissions and awards from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia, led by Arab Design Now.

Fereej Al Asmakh and Msheireb Downtown DohaNov 5, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027

From QAR 25

Lusail Winter Wonderland 2026–27Happening in Qatar

Lusail Winter Wonderland 2026–27

A seasonal theme park with more than 100 rides, games and attractions, from a 50-metre drop tower to kids' rides, plus shows and snacks.

Al Maha Island, LusailOct 22, 2026 – May 1, 2027

From QAR 75

ExxonMobil STEAM FestivalHappening in Qatar

ExxonMobil STEAM Festival

Timed 90-minute family sessions of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and maths challenges at the National Museum of Qatar.

National Museum of Qatar (STEAMLab, Temporary Exhibition Gallery 2)Aug 27 – Nov 28

From QAR 10

321 Museum West Bay Beach Football ExperienceFree Entry

321 Museum West Bay Beach Football Experience

Beach football matches, penalty shootouts and skills challenges for children and families, marking the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026.

West Bay BeachNov 3 – Nov 27

Free entry

MIA Park's Weekend BazaarFree Entry

MIA Park's Weekend Bazaar

A weekend market of local makers selling handmade crafts, artwork, fashion and jewellery, a short walk from the Museum of Islamic Art.

Zone 1, Museum of Islamic Art ParkOct 30 – Dec 31

Free entry

Qom'a: Community Papier-Mâché SculptureHappening in Qatar

Qom'a: Community Papier-Mâché Sculpture

A community workshop at Mathaf in which 20,000 participants from across Qatar help make one papier-mâché sculpture.

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Education CityOct 8 – Nov 19

Free; registration is mandatory

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Fadel Chaker Live in QatarHappening in Qatar

Fadel Chaker Live in Qatar

Fadel Chaker returns to the stage after years away, singing his hits, with his son Mohamed Chaker joining him.

Katara AmphitheatreNov 12

From QAR 1,200

Happening in Qatar

An Evening of Golden Age Classics: From the Euphrates to the Nile

The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra plays classic Arabic songs from the golden age, from the Euphrates to the Nile, with three guest singers.

The Theatre, U Venue, DohaNov 13

From QAR 175

Shareet: The 80s and 90s ConcertHappening in Qatar

Shareet: The 80s and 90s Concert

Conductor Khaled Nouri leads an evening of Khaleeji and Arabic songs from the 1980s and 1990s.

Al Mayassa Theatre, QNCCNov 14

From QAR 300

Aamal Ride 2026Happening in Qatar

Aamal Ride 2026

The third Aamal Ride, a community cycling morning that runs from Old Doha Port along the Corniche to The Pearl and back.

Old Doha PortNov 13

From QAR 70

Salwa Sustainability FestHappening in Qatar

Salwa Sustainability Fest

A beachfront family day at Hilton Salwa Beach Resort with sustainability workshops, sports challenges and recycling activities alongside pool and beach access.

Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & VillasNov 13

From QAR 150

What Lingers in the Artist Mind: Baghdad Modern Art GroupHappening in Qatar

What Lingers in the Artist Mind: Baghdad Modern Art Group

Artworks and archival material trace the Baghdad Modern Art Group, the Iraqi collective started in 1951, in an exhibition curated by Nada Shabout.

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern ArtOct 25, 2026 – Feb 6, 2027
Atharna 2026: Life and Death in Pre-Islamic QatarHappening in Qatar

Atharna 2026: Life and Death in Pre-Islamic Qatar

Qatar Museums' annual archaeology exhibition shows weapons, jewellery and other finds from Neolithic and pre-Islamic burial mounds across Qatar.

Fahad bin Ali Palace, MsheirebOct 26, 2026 – May 29, 2027
Beyti Beytak: My Home Is Your HomeHappening in Qatar

Beyti Beytak: My Home Is Your Home

Qatar's 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale exhibition, on how home, hospitality and belonging shape architecture across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia.

Fahad bin Ali Palace, MsheirebOct 26, 2026 – May 29, 2027
Giuseppe Penone: The Inner Flow of LifeHappening in Qatar

Giuseppe Penone: The Inner Flow of Life

Pavilions, sculptures and outdoor installations by Italian artist Giuseppe Penone, from 1969 to today, on how nature and art shape each other.

National Museum of QatarOct 26, 2026 – Feb 13, 2027
Wooden Doors of Qatar: From Storage to StoriesHappening in Qatar

Wooden Doors of Qatar: From Storage to Stories

Fifty-two historic wooden doors, windows and door frames from the National Museum of Qatar's storage, and the search for the homes they came from.

Fahad bin Ali Palace, MsheirebOct 26, 2026 – May 29, 2027

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Museum of Islamic Art, guided tourEditor's Pick

Museum of Islamic Art, guided tour

A guide-led route through selected galleries of the Museum of Islamic Art, for visitors who want context on the collection.

CornicheAllow 1-3 hours
4.7on Google
Souq Waqif heritage walkDate Idea

Souq Waqif heritage walk

A self-guided walk through Souq Waqif's restored lanes, market stalls and traditional architecture, at your own pace.

Souq Waqif2 hours
Inland Sea dune safari4.8★ Rated

Inland Sea dune safari

A private half-day 4x4 trip through the dunes to Khor Al Adaid, where the desert meets the sea near the Saudi border.

Khor Al AdaidHalf day
4.8on Google
Purple Island mangrove kayakHidden Gem

Purple Island mangrove kayak

A guided kayak through the Al Thakira mangroves near Purple Island, with a short introduction to the local ecosystem.

Al Khor2 hours
Katara beach & cultural village day4.7★ Rated

Katara beach & cultural village day

A half day at Katara combining the beach with the amphitheatre, public art, mosque and galleries in one district.

Katara Cultural VillageHalf day
4.7on Google
Aspire Park4.7★ Rated

Aspire Park

A large, free public park in Aspire Zone with walking and running tracks, a lake, fitness areas and children's play areas.

Aspire ZoneHalf day
4.7on Google
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Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026Can't Miss

Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026

Formula 1's penultimate round of the 2026 season, raced under floodlights by 22 drivers from 11 teams, with a fan zone and live music.

Lusail International CircuitNov 27 – Nov 29
Mayfair Presents: Toploader LiveHappening in Qatar

Mayfair Presents: Toploader Live

Toploader, the band behind Dancing in the Moonlight, headline an evening of live music with four more acts on the bill.

The Garden, Doha Golf ClubNov 19

From QAR 185

Mayfair Presents: Gipsy Kings by André ReyesHappening in Qatar

Mayfair Presents: Gipsy Kings by André Reyes

Gipsy Kings by André Reyes play an evening of the group's hits, from Bamboléo to Volare.

The Garden, Doha Golf ClubDec 3

From QAR 275

Mayfair Presents: Lost Frequencies — Back in DohaHappening in Qatar

Mayfair Presents: Lost Frequencies — Back in Doha

Belgian DJ and producer Lost Frequencies, behind Are You With Me and Reality, plays an open-air night of melodic house.

The Garden, Doha Golf ClubDec 10

From QAR 249

Saint Levant Live in DohaHappening in Qatar

Saint Levant Live in Doha

Saint Levant plays a one-night open-air concert in Doha, billed as a sound that crosses borders.

900 Park, Al Qassar, DohaDec 11

From QAR 325

Power Slap Doha 2026Official Event

Power Slap Doha 2026

Power Slap makes its Qatar debut with two title fights, as champions Isaih Quinones and Robert Trujillo defend their belts.

Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, Al Sadd Sports ClubNov 19
UFC Fight Night Doha 2026Official Event

UFC Fight Night Doha 2026

UFC Fight Night returns to Doha with Jiří Procházka against Navajo Stirling as the main event, in a full night of mixed martial arts.

Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena (ABHA Arena)Nov 21
FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers — Qatar x KoreaOfficial Event

FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers — Qatar x Korea

Qatar's national basketball team hosts South Korea in the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.

Al Gharafa Club HallNov 26
Trevor Noah Live in DohaHappening in Qatar

Trevor Noah Live in Doha

Emmy-winning comedian and former Daily Show host Trevor Noah brings his new stand-up show to Doha, Qatar.

QNCC Exhibition Halls 3 and 4Dec 4

From QAR 275

Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship FinalFree Entry

Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final

The T100 Triathlon World Tour's season final, with the professional men's and women's races alongside age-group, sprint and relay events.

LusailDec 11 – Dec 12

Free entry

Qatar National Day CelebrationsCan't Miss

Qatar National Day Celebrations

Qatar's national day, also known as Founder's Day, marks the country's unification and celebrates unity, loyalty and pride in its heritage.

Multiple locations: Darb Al Saai, Doha Corniche, Katara Cultural Village and Mall of QatarDec 18
Fadel Chaker Live in QatarHappening in Qatar

Fadel Chaker Live in Qatar

Fadel Chaker returns to the stage after years away, singing his hits, with his son Mohamed Chaker joining him.

Katara AmphitheatreNov 12

From QAR 1,200

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