Qatar Calendar
Exhibitions and art in Doha
23 upcoming listings for exhibitions and art shows in Qatar, soonest and most notable first.
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
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
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
Happening in QatarAGAIN: A Performance Connecting Gaza and South Africa
Isango Ensemble's new music-and-voice performance, drawn from a Gaza writer's diaries, plays five evenings at Souq Waqif.
Abdulaziz Nasser Theatre, Souq WaqifOct 27 – Oct 31
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
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
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
Official EventERDEM: About Her, About Time
Twenty years of the fashion house ERDEM, told through garments, sketches and archival material at M7.
M7, MsheirebOct 27 – Dec 26
Official EventExpanded Tradition: Contemporary Craft Practices in Mexico
Traditional techniques meet contemporary practice in an exhibition of work by Mexican artisans at M7.
M7, MsheirebOct 27 – Dec 26
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 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
Official EventMena W Fena
An outdoor market at AlHazm showcases distinctive Qatari products, crafts and shopping experiences.
AlHazm Outdoor Area, DohaSep 24 – Nov 24
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 exhibitions and art shows are coming up in Qatar?
- Coming up: Art Basel Qatar 2027, 7th Edition of the Build Your House Exhibition (BYH 2026) and Inspire Exhibition for Décor, Gifts and Lifestyle.
- How are these listings checked?
- Every event carries a source link and a last-checked date, and comes from the official organiser or a trusted ticketing platform.
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