Qatar Calendar
Events in Qatar in January 2027
17 events run in Qatar between Fri, Jan 1 and Sun, Jan 31, 2027. One-day events lead, then longer-running ones.
Happening in QatarArt Basel Qatar 2027
The fair's second edition returns to Msheireb Downtown Doha, with solo-showcase gallery presentations around the theme "between".
Doha Design District and M7, Msheireb Downtown DohaJan 28 – Jan 30
Happening in QatarSid Sriram Live in Doha
The South Indian playback singer known across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi cinema, live at QNCC.
QNCC — Hall 7Jan 29
Happening in QatarDoha 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.
Hotel Park, West Bay, DohaJan 15
Official EventSamla International Race 2027
Samla International puts endurance athletes through 100km across four disciplines in the dunes around Sealine.
Sealine, QatarJan 23
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
Happening in QatarWeb Summit Qatar 2027
The Middle East edition of the tech conference brand returns to DECC for four days of talks, startups and investor meetings.
Doha Exhibition and Convention CenterJan 31 – Feb 3
Official EventAl Ghorrah for Literature and Arts
A festival of the literature and arts of Arab and Islamic civilisation, held at Education City.
Education CityJan 13 – Jan 16
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
Official EventBubble Planet
An immersive, all-ages bubble experience at QNCC, with themed rooms, a giant ball-pit 'bubble bath', VR and optical illusions.
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)Dec 6, 2026 – Feb 6, 2027
Happening in QatarWhat Lingers in the Artist Mind: Baghdad Modern Art Group
Mathaf traces the experiments and legacies of the Baghdad Modern Art Group through artworks and archival material.
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern ArtOct 25, 2026 – Feb 6, 2027
Happening in QatarAtharna 2026: Life and Death in Pre-Islamic Qatar
Qatar Museums' annual archaeology show presents finds from Neolithic and pre-Islamic burial mounds across Qatar.
Fahad bin Ali Palace, MsheirebOct 26, 2026 – May 29, 2027
Happening in QatarBeyti Beytak: My Home Is Your Home
Qatar's Venice Architecture Biennale exhibition on hospitality, architecture and belonging comes home to the Fahad bin Ali Palace.
Fahad bin Ali Palace, MsheirebOct 26, 2026 – May 29, 2027
Happening in QatarGiuseppe Penone: The Inner Flow of Life
Pavilions, sculptures and outdoor installations by Italian artist Giuseppe Penone take over the National Museum of Qatar's Baraha and Old Palace.
National Museum of QatarOct 26, 2026 – Feb 13, 2027
Official EventWooden Doors of Qatar: From Storage to Story
Historic doors and windows from the National Museum of Qatar's collection tell stories of craft, architecture and daily life.
National Museum of QatarOct 26, 2026 – May 29, 2027
Official EventRubaiya Qatar
The inaugural Rubaiya Qatar brings exhibitions, public art, performances and commissions to venues across Doha.
Multiple venues across DohaNov 21, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027
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 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
- What events are on in Qatar in January 2027?
- The listings for January 2027 include Art Basel Qatar 2027, Sid Sriram Live in Doha and Doha Marathon by Ooredoo.
- Is January a good time to visit Qatar?
- Yes. November to March is Qatar's most comfortable season, with outdoor events, desert trips and festivals at their busiest.
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