Guide
Qatar events calendar: October to December 2026
Confirmed dates and venues for the main sport, concerts, festivals and exhibitions in Qatar from mid-October to 31 December 2026.
October
| Event | Dates | Venue | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angham concert | 16 Oct | Al Mayassa Theatre, QNCC | visitqatar.com |
| Gulf U-17 Cup (football) | 16 Oct – 4 Nov | Three stadiums; final at Grand Hamad Stadium | roadtoqatar.qa |
| Marilyne Naaman concert | 22–23 Oct | Al Mayassa Theatre, QNCC | visitqatar.com |
| Qatar International Baja | 28–31 Oct | Lusail International Circuit | qmmf.gov.qa |
The Angham concert is listed as sold out on its official ticket site, and Gulf U-17 Cup tickets cost QR15 on roadtoqatar.qa. Two events some visitors expect this season have already taken place: the S'hail falconry and hunting exhibition at Katara (8–12 September) and the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (28 September to 3 October); no December edition of S'hail has been announced.
November
| Event | Dates | Venue | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIP World Cup (padel) | 2–7 Nov | Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex | padelfip.com |
| Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Show | 4–7 Nov | Longines Outdoor Arena, Al Shaqab | visitqatar.com |
| Qatar Boat Show | 4–7 Nov | Old Doha Port | boatshowqatar.com |
| Design Doha Biennial | 5 Nov – 31 Jan 2027 | Fereej Al Asmakh; Building i22, Msheireb Downtown Doha | designdoha.org.qa |
| Hans Zimmer concert | 6 Nov | 974 Stadium Precinct | visitqatar.com |
| Mughal-E-Azam: The Musical | 6–7 Nov | Al Mayassa Theatre, QNCC | visitqatar.com |
| MotoGP Grand Prix of Qatar | 6–8 Nov | Lusail International Circuit | lcsc.qa |
| FIFA U-17 World Cup | 19 Nov – 13 Dec | Aspire Zone; final at Khalifa International Stadium | fifa.com |
| Doha Film Festival, including the Ajyal competition | 19–27 Nov | Venues not yet announced | dohafilm.com |
| Wegz concert | 20 Nov | 900 Park, Legtaifiya | visitqatar.com |
| UFC Fight Night Doha | 21 Nov | Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena | visitqatar.com |
| Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix | 27–29 Nov | Lusail International Circuit | formula1.com |
The Hans Zimmer concert was moved from 10 April, and tickets bought for the original date remain valid.
December
| Event | Dates | Venue | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Katara Traditional Dhow Festival | 3–12 Dec | Katara Cultural Village | katara.net |
| Trevor Noah live comedy show | 4 Dec | QNCC Halls 3 and 4 | visitqatar.com |
| Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final | 10–12 Dec | Lusail City | qatartourism.com |
| Saint Levant concert | 11 Dec | 900 Park, Legtaifiya | visitqatar.com |
| FIFA U-17 World Cup final | 13 Dec | Khalifa International Stadium | fifa.com |
| Qatar National Day | 18 Dec | Across Qatar | visitqatar.com |
The 2026 National Day programme, including Darb Al Saai, has not been published yet; Visit Qatar lists Darb Al Saai, Doha Corniche, Katara Cultural Village and Mall of Qatar as celebration spots. The Amiri Diwan sets the public holiday each year and announced the 2025 holiday on 16 December.
Before you go
- Tickets for both Lusail race weekends are sold on the circuit's official platform, tickets.lcsc.qa. A three-day adult MotoGP ticket costs QAR 200; children under 12 enter free, up to six per full-price adult ticket, but their tickets must still be booked on the same platform.
- The Formula 1 race starts at 7pm local time on Sunday 29 November.
- UFC tickets are sold through the Visit Qatar ticket site. Doors open at 5pm and the first fight starts at 6pm.
- Several 2026 events have already been rescheduled, including MotoGP, Design Doha and the Hans Zimmer concert. Check the organiser's page shortly before you book travel.