Qatar Calendar
Free events in Doha
22 upcoming events in Qatar are free to attend. Some still ask you to register, so open the listing for the detail.
Free EntryQatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final
The top 24 ranked triathletes race the T100 Tour's season finale through Doha and Lusail.
Doha Corniche and LusailDec 11 – Dec 12
Free entry
Free EntryRelay For Life 2026
A free afternoon community walk at Aspire Dome supporting cancer patients and survivors, organised with the Qatar Cancer Society.
Aspire DomeOct 30
Free entry
Free EntryQatar 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.
3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, Media CityJan 10 – Jan 12
Free entry
Free Entry7th Edition of the Build Your House Exhibition (BYH 2026)
BYH 2026 showcases homebuilding, design and construction innovation at QNCC in its seventh edition.
Qatar National Convention CenterOct 26 – Oct 28
Free entry
Free EntryInspire Exhibition for Décor, Gifts and Lifestyle
Inspire 2026 showcases décor, gifts, furniture and lifestyle brands at QNCC.
Qatar National Convention CenterOct 26 – Oct 28
Free entry
Free EntryThe Third Local Camel Race
The third local Qatari camel race of the season at the Al-Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, bringing owners and trainers together.
Al-Shahaniya Camel RacetrackOct 14 – Oct 26
Free entry
Free EntryQatar World Cup 10-Ball 2026
The world's top 10-ball players compete for the title at this free-to-attend championship.
Ezdan Palace HotelOct 19 – Oct 29
Free entry
Free EntryQatar Sustainability Week
A week of community events showcasing Qatar's sustainability journey across multiple locations.
Multiple locations, DohaOct 31 – Nov 7
Free entry
Free EntryQatar Boat Show 2026
Yachts, marine gear and watersports brands take over Old Doha Port for four days.
Old Doha PortNov 4 – Nov 7
Free entry
Free EntryFall Market at The Ned Doha
A free-entry autumn market in The Ned Doha's lobby and Nickel Lounge, with seasonal food kiosks and kids' activities.
The Ned DohaOct 25 – Oct 31
Free entry
Free EntryThe Pearl Food Festival
A free-entry food festival on The Pearl-Qatar's waterfront with food stalls and entertainment.
The Pearl-QatarNov 11 – Nov 21
Free entry
Free EntryQatar International Food Festival
Qatar's flagship food festival brings local and international kitchens, chef-led sessions and family entertainment to one outdoor precinct.
Lusail Stadium precinctJan 13 – Jan 23
Free entry
Free EntryTegahwa Exhibition — 3rd Edition
An international luxury coffee and chocolate exhibition brings roasters, brands and equipment specialists to Galleria Al Hazm.
Galleria Al Hazm, DohaNov 5 – Nov 13
Free entry
Free EntryThe 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.
AlHazm Galleria, DohaNov 25 – Dec 5
Free entry
Free EntryDesign Doha Biennale 2026
The city's design biennial returns with "Arab Design Now" at M7, plus satellite shows across more than 20 venues.
M7, Msheireb, and venues across DohaNov 5 – Dec 31
Free entry
Free EntryPink Walk 2026
A free month-long breast-cancer awareness walk at Aspire Park.
Aspire ParkSep 24 – Oct 24
Free entry
Free EntryAround the World in Jewellery
A free exhibition at M7 in Msheireb with more than 500 pieces of jewellery from cultures around the world.
M7, Msheireb Downtown DohaOct 27 – Dec 26
Free entry
Free EntryA Sneak Peek at the Qatar Auto Museum Project
An early preview of the future Qatar Auto Museum's stories, craftsmanship and engineering.
National Museum of QatarFeb 2, 2026 – Feb 2, 2027
Free entry
Free EntryTunisian Postal Service — History and Stamps Exhibition
Katara Cultural Village hosts a small exhibition on Tunisia's postal history, told through stamps and collectibles.
Katara Cultural VillageJun 16 – Oct 31
Free entry
Free EntryEktashif Uzbekistan Exhibition
Seven Qatari artists respond to an educational trip to Uzbekistan with new work drawing on Timurid architecture, ceramics and ikat textiles.
Museum of Islamic ArtSep 3 – Nov 28
Free entry
Free EntryUzbekistan: 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.
Sheikh Saoud Al Thani Temporary Exhibitions Gallery, Museum of Islamic ArtSep 3 – Nov 28
Free entry
Free EntryBoats 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.
National Museum of QatarOct 26, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Free entry
Questions people ask
- Are there free events in Doha?
- Yes. Right now the free events include Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final, Relay For Life 2026 and Qatar Esports Forum.
- Do free events need tickets?
- Some do. Open each listing to see whether registration or a free ticket is required.
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