S'hail: Katara International Hunting and Falconry Exhibition (10th edition)
8 to 12 September 2026
Qatar's flagship falconry and hunting show, with falcon auctions, hunting gear demonstrations, competitions and heritage displays across Katara.
Katara Cultural Village
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Also this month
- John Legend live in Qatar, 10 September 2026
- QTerminals Qatar Classic Squash 2026, 11 to 18 September 2026
- Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 2026 (DJWE), 28 September to 3 October 2026
Hospitality Qatar 2026 and Food Qatar 2026
12 to 14 October 2026
Qatar's leading hospitality, food and beverage trade fair, running in its 11th edition alongside Food Qatar for chefs, hoteliers and F and B suppliers.
Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), West Bay
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Also this month
- Angham live in Doha, 16 October 2026
- Milipol Qatar 2026 (16th edition), 20 to 22 October 2026, 10:00 to 19:00 on 20 and 21 October, 10:00 to 18:00 on 22 October
- Qatar 1812 KM: FIA World Endurance Championship, 22 to 24 October 2026
Qatar Boat Show 2026 (third edition)
4 to 7 November 2026
Four days of yachting, marine lifestyle, dining and waterfront experiences spreading from the marina into Old Doha Port's restaurants and public spaces.
Old Doha Port, Mina District
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Also this month
- MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar 2026, 6 to 8 November 2026
- FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, 19 November to 13 December 2026
- Doha Film Festival 2026, 19 to 27 November 2026
- Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026, 27 to 29 November 2026, race start 19:00 local time on Sunday 29 November
Doha Forum 2026 (24th edition)
5 to 6 December 2026
Qatar's global policy summit, convening under the theme of redefining global trust with heads of state, ministers and analysts; the city fills with delegations that weekend.
Doha, host hotel listed locally as Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Hotel, Corniche
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Also this month
- Qatar Balloon Festival 2026 (7th edition), 10 to 19 December 2026
- Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final 2026, 11 to 12 December 2026
- Qatar National Day, 18 December 2026
Qatar International Food Festival 2027 (QIFF)
13 to 23 January 2027
Eleven days of local and international kitchens, kiosks, beverage stands and hospitality pop ups, with free admission throughout; the 2027 edition moves from Stadium 974 to the Lusail Stadium precinct.
Lusail Stadium Precinct, Lusail
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Also this month
- Doha Marathon by Ooredoo 2027 (15th edition), 15 January 2027
- Art Basel Qatar 2027, 28 to 30 January 2027
- Web Summit Qatar 2027 (fourth edition), 31 January to 3 February 2027
Web Summit Qatar 2027 (closing days)
31 January to 3 February 2027
The tech conference runs into the first days of February, with restaurant and hotel bars in West Bay and Msheireb at their busiest of the year.
Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), West Bay
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Also this month
- Ramadan begins, Expected to begin 8 February 2027, tentative and subject to moon sighting
- National Sports Day, 9 February 2027
- Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2027 (ATP), 15 to 20 February 2027
Eid al Fitr
Public holiday 10 to 12 March 2027, tentative and subject to moon sighting
The end of Ramadan brings the year's biggest family holiday, with fairs, fireworks, concerts and long restaurant queues across the city.
Citywide, with programming at Katara, Msheireb, malls and Old Doha Port
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Also this month
- IRONMAN 70.3 Doha, 18 to 20 March 2027
- Halal Expo Qatar 2027, 29 to 31 March 2027
Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg 2027
April 2027, exact dates not yet announced as of August 2026
The next full edition of Qatar's flagship investment and policy forum returns to Doha in April 2027 after a UNGA special edition in New York in September 2026.
Doha, venue not yet announced
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Also this month
- Spring shoulder season on the Corniche and at Katara Beach, Throughout April 2027, individual event dates not yet announced
Doha International Book Fair 2027 (36th edition)
May 2027 expected, exact dates not yet announced; the 35th edition ran 14 to 23 May 2026
One of the region's oldest book fairs, with hundreds of publishers, author talks and free entry across ten days at the DECC.
Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), West Bay
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Also this month
- Eid al Adha, Public holiday 17 to 19 May 2027, tentative and subject to moon sighting
- Hala Summer campaign opens, From May 2027 expected, 2027 dates not yet announced; the 2026 campaign ran 1 May to 30 September
Hala Summer family activations
June 2027, 2027 dates not yet announced; the 2026 programme ran 1 May to 30 September
Indoor entertainment season: themed play zones, live shows and complimentary family experiences take over air conditioned malls and hotel pools.
Malls and hotels across Qatar, including Place Vendome, Doha Festival City and Mall of Qatar
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Also this month
- Islamic New Year (Muharram), Expected around 6 June 2027, tentative and subject to moon sighting
Hala Summer indoor season
July 2027, 2027 dates not yet announced; in 2026 mall and hotel activations ran 1 July to 30 September
Peak summer means the action moves indoors and after dark: waterparks, snow parks, mall shows and late night beach clubs, with Kids Go Free hotel offers running alongside.
Malls, waterparks and hotels nationwide
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Also this month
- Museum and gallery summer programming, July 2027, individual programme dates not yet announced
Hala Summer Shopping Festival
August 2027 expected, 2027 dates not yet announced; the 2026 festival ran 1 to 31 August
A month long shopping and dining activation with receipt based raffle draws at a different mall each week and car prizes; Qatar's biggest sale period.
Place Vendome, Doha Festival City, Mall of Qatar, Villaggio, City Center, Landmark, Doha Mall, West Walk, Gewan, Hyatt Plaza and Al Hazm
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Also this month
- FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, 27 August to 12 September 2027