Events & Updates
Your calendar for networking and regulatory compliance.
🏎️ Sports & Competitions
📅 January – Early Year
- AFC Asian Cup Qatar (Legacy) – Major continental football tournament.
- Ooredoo Doha Marathon – Major marathon event in Doha (Jan 17).
- Commercial Bank Qatar Masters – Professional golf tournament (Jan/Feb).
- Geneva International Motor Show Qatar – Automotive excellence in Doha.
📅 February
- Qatar TotalEnergies Open – WTA tennis tournament (Feb).
- Qatar ExxonMobil Open – ATP tennis tournament (Feb).
- DIMDEX – Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition.
📅 March
- Web Summit Qatar – Global tech event in Doha (Feb/Mar).
📅 April
- Qatar Economic Forum – Powered by Bloomberg (May/Apr).
- Project Qatar – Construction and building exhibition.
📅 June
- Doha International Book Fair – Cultural event in Doha (June).
📅 September – October
- Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix – Lusail International Circuit (Oct/Nov).
- Qatar Travel Mart – Tourism exhibition (Nov).
🎭 Festivals, Culture & Entertainment
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Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF)
Annual festival celebrating diverse culinary experiences.
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Ajyal Film Festival
Celebrating cinema and creativity, hosted by Doha Film Institute.
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Qatar Live
Music and entertainment series featuring global stars.
🪂 Other Seasonal Events
- Qatar International Art Festival: Art exhibitions and workshops.
- Lusail Winter Wonderland: Seasonal entertainment destination on Al Maha Island.
🎤 Additional Key Events (May–Dec 2026 & Beyond)
Geekdom Qatar
Biggest pop-culture event in Qatar.
HH The Amir Sword Festival
Prestigious equestrian event in Doha.
📌 Tips for Planning
- • Winter & Spring (Jan–Apr) are peak seasons with optimal weather.
- • Doha is the primary hub for business and leisure events.
- • Festival seasons attract international visitors; early travel and ticket planning is recommended.
Upcoming Main Events in Qatar
Annual – Winter
Qatar Food Festival
Culinary Festival in Doha.
Nov 2025
Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix
Premier motorsport racing event in Lusail.
Feb 2026
Web Summit Qatar
Global tech and startup summit in Doha.
Bi-Annual
DIMDEX
Global defense and security exhibition in Doha.
Annual
HH The Amir Sword Festival
Key equestrian event.
Seasonal
Lusail Winter Wonderland
Entertainment on Al Maha Island.
Upcoming Major Global & Regional Events
🌍 Asian Games 2030
Doha, Qatar
A major multi-sport event returning to Doha, showcasing Qatar's hosting capabilities.
Explore Asian Games 2030⚽ FIFA Arab Cup
Qatar
Following the success of World Cup 2022, Qatar continues to host major football tournaments.
Explore FIFA Arab Cup