Events worth flying in for

A Sneak Peek at the Qatar Auto Museum Project

An early preview of the future Qatar Auto Museum's stories, craftsmanship and engineering.

Free entry

Tunisian Postal Service — History and Stamps Exhibition

Katara Cultural Village hosts a small exhibition on Tunisia's postal history, told through stamps and collectibles.

Free entry

Virtuocity Battleground Qatar 2026

A month-long esports championship at Doha Festival City with a USD 200,000 prize pool across seven game titles.

Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion

140 objects from 13 Uzbek museums trace the country's Islamic heritage from the eve of the Arab conquest of Central Asia to the present day.

Free entry

Ektashif Uzbekistan Exhibition

Seven Qatari artists respond to an educational trip to Uzbekistan with new work drawing on Timurid architecture, ceramics and ikat textiles.

Free entry

Fuwairit Break Event 2026

Six weekly-themed weekends of family beach activities at Fuwairit Kite Beach, north of Doha.

The Jury Experience: Death by AI

An immersive courtroom show at U Venue where the audience plays jury, weighing an AI-liability case and deciding the verdict.

DFI Cinema Contemporary Releases: Cotton Queen

The Doha Film Institute screens Suzannah Mirghani's award-winning debut Cotton Queen for three evenings in the Museum of Islamic Art's auditorium.

Mena W Fena

An outdoor market at AlHazm showcases distinctive Qatari products, crafts and shopping experiences.

The International Ice Cream Show

A touring theatrical science show for families, using costumed performers and stage effects to explain how ice cream is made.

Free entry

Salt & Sweat by Fit Island

Salt & Sweat's bigger, tougher second edition brings a free beach fitness challenge to Doha Beach Club.

Free entry

QPO Presents: Tchaikovsky's Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture

The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra closes its September Tchaikovsky run at Katara's Opera House.

Doha Jewelry & Watch Exhibition

A week-long exhibition of regional and international jewelry and watch houses.

1st Qatar Asian Junior Tournament 14 & Under

A new junior tennis tournament for under-14 players at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.

Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition 2026

One of the region's prestigious luxury fairs brings international and local jewellery and watch brands together at DECC.

Qatar Fintech Expo 2026

A two-day fintech expo at the Hilton Doha brings financial-technology companies and industry professionals together.

Zinatha Exhibition — 9th Edition

A women's fashion and lifestyle exhibition brings abaya, jalabiya, beauty and accessory brands from across the GCC to AlHazm Galleria.

QPO Presents: An American in Paris

The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra gives the Qatar premiere of Gershwin's An American in Paris at QNCC.

DJ Black Party 2.0

A late Thursday club night at A Planet Lounge in the VIP Hotel, with DJ Black (Chennai) and DJ Karthik (Qatar) back to back until 2am.

Geekend

A three-day pop-culture and creative-community weekend at the Geekdom Building, with an art market, an escape room, board games and stage events.

Kebin Van Reeken – Debut in Doha

Belgian progressive house DJ Kebin Van Reeken plays his first Doha set at GLO Bar.

Afro Vibez

An Afro House night at Armane X Lounge with French Afrotech DJ Hanna Haïs headlining alongside three supporting acts.

3a Ka3ba Live in Qatar

A touring Arabic improv-comedy show at QNCC, distinct from the same act's earlier February 2026 Doha date.

Mentalist Aathi's Insomnia – Golden Edition

A restaged “Golden Edition” of mentalist Aathi's Insomnia — mind-reading and psychological illusion — at QNCC's Al Mayassa Theatre.

Sufi Qawali Night

A first-time-in-Doha Sufi Qawwali concert billed as six legendary artists, set against a Radisson Blu backdrop.

Festive Exhibition

South Asian and GCC designers showcase fashion collections at this one-day exhibition in West Bay.

Free entry

Savage Line 2026

A high-intensity obstacle race at West Walk, built as a spectator event as much as a competition.

Free entry

The 2nd Qatar Asian Junior Tournament 14 Years Tennis

Rising junior tennis players compete in the second Qatar Asian Junior Tournament for the 14-and-under category.

West Asia Volleyball Tour Men & Women

Men's and women's beach volleyball athletes from across West Asia compete in this touring showcase at Al Gharafa.

WTT Youth Star Contender

The World Table Tennis Youth Star Contender brings the sport's brightest junior talents to Aspire Ladies Sports Hall.

Showtime! 2026: The Secret of the Garden

A Qatar Foundation Schools musical production, staged with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, adapting the classic story The Secret Garden.

Ramy Sabry Concert

Arab pop icon Ramy Sabry brings a night of Arabic music to QNCC's Conference Hall.

Abdulaziz Louis Live in Doha

The Kuwaiti singer performs a full concert set at QNCC's Al Mayassa Theatre.

TJ Monterde & KZ Tandingan: In Between

The Filipino OPM power couple bring their world tour to QNCC, following a sold-out four-night run in Manila.

CardzCon Doha

A trading-card collectors' convention at Sheraton Grand Doha.

ABBA RËVIVAL Tribute Band in Doha

The UK's No. 1 ABBA tribute act plays Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia and Waterloo at W Doha.

QSF 4 PSA Challenger "Senior" (3K) — Squash

Top-ranked players compete in a fast-paced PSA Challenger squash tournament at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.

Hospitality Qatar 2026

Qatar's hospitality trade exhibition returns to DECC for three days of suppliers, ideas and industry meetings.

Food Qatar 2026

A three-day trade exhibition for the food and beverage industry, from manufacturers to hospitality buyers, at DECC.

Silent Sky

Lauren Gunderson's Silent Sky follows astronomer Henrietta Leavitt's overlooked discoveries, across six evening performances with The Doha Players.

Qatar International Medical Devices & Healthcare Exhibition (QMED)

QMED 2026 showcases the latest medical devices, wellness technology and healthcare innovation at QNCC.

Free entry

FIP Promises Aspire Academy Padel

FIP Promises brings the future stars of padel to Aspire Academy for a junior tournament.

Qatar IT Management 2026

An executive technology conference brings CIOs, CISOs and senior IT leaders together for a day in Doha.

Free entry

Angham Live in Doha

The celebrated Egyptian singer performs at Al Mayassa Theatre.

Qatar Open Taekwondo Championship G1

Top taekwondo athletes compete at the highest level in the G1-ranked Qatar Open Championship.

QTRI Old Doha Port Aquathlon & National Aquathlon Championship 2026

A swim-and-run race through Old Doha Port's heritage streets, doubling as Qatar's National Aquathlon Championship.

Oscar Race: An Evening of Academy-Award Music

Conductor Frank Strobel leads the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra through film scores from Lawrence of Arabia to La La Land.

1st Qatar ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors

The next generation of tennis talent competes in Qatar's first ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors stop of the season.

Qatar World Cup 10-Ball 2026

The world's top 10-ball players compete for the title at this free-to-attend championship.

Free entry

Milipol Qatar 2026

The Middle East's specialist homeland security and safety exhibition returns to DECC.

Marilyne Naaman Live in Doha

A concert from the Lebanese singer at Al Mayassa Theatre.

Oktoberfest at InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa

Doha's biggest Oktoberfest returns for two weekends of Bavarian food, beer and live music.

Plus One — New Special by Mohamed Helmy

Egyptian comedian Mohamed Helmy brings his brand-new stand-up special to Doha as part of his Middle East tour.

Boats Floating Afar: The Maritime Trade of Ancient Chinese Ceramics

Chinese ceramics that crossed the Maritime Silk Road for over a thousand years are the centrepiece of this NMoQ exhibition.

Free entry

2nd Qatar ITF World Tennis Tour Junior

Promising junior players return for the second Qatar ITF World Tennis Tour stop of the season.

7th Edition of the Build Your House Exhibition (BYH 2026)

BYH 2026 showcases homebuilding, design and construction innovation at QNCC in its seventh edition.

Free entry

Inspire Exhibition for Décor, Gifts and Lifestyle

Inspire 2026 showcases décor, gifts, furniture and lifestyle brands at QNCC.

Free entry

NEMR: Rampant Disorder

Lebanese-American comedian NEMR brings his new stand-up special to the Pearl's Palazzo Ballroom.

CNN Global Perspectives

CNN convenes dignitaries, political and business leaders for a day of global dialogue at Rosewood Doha.

Swan Lake in Doha

Moscow Ballet's La Classique performs Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake at Al Mayassa Theatre, with a matinee and an evening show on the same October date.

Anuradha Paudwal & Vinod Rathod Live in Qatar 2026

Veteran Bollywood playback singers Anuradha Paudwal, Kumar Sanu (Junior) and Vinod Rathod headline a night of classic Hindi film songs.

QPO Presents: Brahms Reimagined

Violinist Esther Yoo joins the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra at Katara Opera House for a Brahms-focused evening.

Tough 5K Challenge — Edition 2

Edition 2 of the Tough 5K obstacle race tests runners across hills, mud, crawls and tyre sections on natural desert terrain.

Qatar Sustainability Week

A week of community events showcasing Qatar's sustainability journey across multiple locations.

Free entry

FIP World Cup Padel

Sixteen men's and sixteen women's national teams compete for padel's biggest team title, with a record prize purse.

Qatar Boat Show 2026

Yachts, marine gear and watersports brands take over Old Doha Port for four days.

Free entry

Design Doha Biennale 2026

The city's design biennial returns with "Arab Design Now" at M7, plus satellite shows across more than 20 venues.

Free entry

Tegahwa Exhibition — 3rd Edition

An international luxury coffee and chocolate exhibition brings roasters, brands and equipment specialists to Galleria Al Hazm.

Free entry

MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix

A weekend of practice, qualifying, and race-day noise at Lusail's floodlit circuit — the season opener under lights.

Hans Zimmer Live in Doha

Hans Zimmer brings his cinematic live production to the 974 Stadium Precinct for one night.

Mughal-E-Azam: The Musical

The stage adaptation of the Indian cinema classic Mughal-E-Azam returns to QNCC's Al Mayassa Theatre for two performances.

MWC26 Doha

GSMA's Mobile World Congress brings its MENA edition to DECC for three days under the theme "The IQ Era."

Tough 5K Challenge (Fuwairit)

A new, free edition of the Tough 5K obstacle race trades the desert for the sand and dunes of Fuwairit Kite Beach.

Free entry

Kids Expo Qatar 2026

A children's expo at QNCC covering education, healthcare and childcare brands, for kids from infancy to 13.

Ajyal Film Festival

A week of film screenings and discussion at Katara, deliberately programmed across every generation, not just adults.

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026

A 48-team youth football tournament centred on Aspire Zone, with the final at Khalifa International Stadium.

Doha Film Festival

Doha Film Institute's festival returns for nine days of screenings across the city.

Theeb Ultra Marathon 2026

Theeb Ultra Marathon tests endurance runners across the desert landscape around Zekreet.

Wegz Live in Doha

Egyptian rapper Wegz headlines a concert at 900 Park.

UFC Fight Night Doha 2026

The Octagon returns to Doha for a night of world-class MMA action at ABHA Arena.

The 14th Edition of Teeb AlHazm Oud & Perfumes Exhibition

AlHazm Galleria hosts its recurring oud and perfume exhibition, bringing regional fragrance houses together for a week and a half.

Free entry

Disco Misr Live in Doha

An 18+ night of Egyptian classics, disco, funk, and electronic music at Doha Golf Club.

FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers — Qatar x Korea

Qatar hosts South Korea in a FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers match at Al Gharafa Club Hall.

Qatar Grand Prix Weekend

Race weekend at the Lusail circuit, with fan zones, driver appearances, and a city-wide after-dark buzz.

Ghostly Kisses Live in Doha

The Canadian dream-pop act brings its MENA tour to Doha Golf Club, 18+.

Nova Paw Festival — The Pearl 2026

Qatar's first international pet festival brings families, pet lovers and tourists together at The Pearl's Pets Park.

WISH 2026: World Innovation Summit for Health

The 8th edition of WISH brings global healthcare leaders and innovators together at QNCC.

2nd Qatar International Thoracic Conference

The 2nd Qatar International Thoracic Conference brings respiratory and pulmonary specialists together at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha.

Trevor Noah Live in Doha

The comedian and former Daily Show host brings a stand-up set to QNCC for one night.

Doha Forum 2026

Qatar's flagship global dialogue forum brings policy leaders, diplomats and thinkers to the Sheraton Grand Doha to discuss the world's major challenges.

Qatar Balloon Festival

Ten days of sunrise balloon launches and music-synced night shows, with pilots flying in from twenty-odd countries.

Amit Tandon Comedy Night Live in Qatar

An English-language stand-up set from one of India's best-known comedians, built around marriage, relationships, and everyday overthinking.

The Mentalist Suhani Shah Live in Qatar

A solo mentalism show from Suhani Shah, billed as the world's most-subscribed mentalist, at QNCC.

Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final

The top 24 ranked triathletes race the T100 Tour's season finale through Doha and Lusail.

Free entry

Saint Levant Live in Doha

Palestinian-French-Algerian artist Saint Levant brings his AFANDI World Tour to 900 Park, blending Arabic, English and French into a global sound.

Qatar Beauty and Wellcare 2026

A leading beauty, wellness and healthcare exhibition brings industry experts and innovators together at DECC.

Qatar Medicare 2026

Healthcare leaders and medical professionals showcase the latest medical innovations at DECC.

Cairokee Live in Qatar

The Egyptian alt-rock band brings their SuperNova album tour to QNCC for their first-ever Doha show.

Qatar National Day Celebrations

A full day of parades, fireworks over the Corniche, and family events across the city.

Qatar Esports Forum

A three-day esports and gaming forum at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, with competitions, a hackathon and workshops.

Free entry

Qatar International Food Festival

A large-scale outdoor food festival with over a hundred stalls mixing Qatari and international kitchens.

Doha Marathon by Ooredoo

The 15th edition of Doha's marathon runs the Corniche from West Bay to Souq Waqif, with five distance categories including a 1km family run.

Samla International Race 2027

Samla International puts endurance athletes through 100km across four disciplines in the dunes around Sealine.

Sid Sriram Live in Doha

The South Indian playback singer known across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi cinema, live at QNCC.

Web Summit Qatar 2027

The Middle East edition of the tech conference brand returns to DECC for four days of talks, startups and investor meetings.

Ramadan Night Souq

Souq Waqif's lanes stay lively long after iftar with special-hours food stalls and craft vendors.

Qatar National Sports Day

A nationwide day off built entirely around free public sports sessions and community races.

IRONMAN 70.3 Doha

Qatar's inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon, held at Old Doha Port with a full IRONKIDS race the day before.

ONE Championship 2027

ONE Championship returns to Doha's Aspire Dome for a night of elite mixed martial arts and combat-sports matchups.

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027

Qatar hosts the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time — the first Middle Eastern country ever to do so.

Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2027

Formula 1 returns to Lusail for a sprint-format weekend — practice, a sprint race, qualifying, and the Grand Prix itself.

Doha International Book Fair

Ten days of publishers, author talks, and a genuinely huge Arabic-language book market.

Katara Traditional Dhow Festival

Wooden dhow races and a working showcase of pearl-diving and boatbuilding traditions.