Qatar Calendar
Festivals and experiences in Qatar
7 upcoming listings for festivals and experiences in Qatar, soonest and most notable first.
Official EventCNN Global Perspectives
CNN convenes dignitaries, political and business leaders for a day of global dialogue at Rosewood Doha.
Rosewood DohaOct 29
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 QatarDoha Film Festival
Doha Film Institute's festival returns for nine days of screenings across the city.
Venues across DohaNov 19 – Nov 27
Happening in QatarOktoberfest at InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa
Doha's biggest Oktoberfest returns for two weekends of Bavarian food, beer and live music.
Wiesn Tent, InterContinental Doha Beach & SpaOct 22 – Oct 30
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
Official EventQatar Classic Cars Contest and Exhibition
A classic-car show at Medina Centrale in The Pearl, where owners compete for titles and prizes.
Medina Centrale, The PearlNov 17 – Nov 22
Official EventRamadan Night Souq
Souq Waqif's lanes stay lively long after iftar with special-hours food stalls and craft vendors.
Souq WaqifFeb 8 – Mar 10
Questions people ask
- What festivals and experiences are coming up in Qatar?
- Coming up: CNN Global Perspectives, Qatar Esports Forum and Doha Film Festival.
- 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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