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
Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF)
Annual festival celebrating diverse culinary experiences.
Ajyal Film Festival
Celebrating cinema and creativity, hosted by Doha Film Institute.
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.