Over 250,000 people gathered at Lusail Boulevard on New Year’s Eve to witness Qatar’s largest fireworks display, making it one of the biggest public celebrations ever held in the country. The landmark event in Lusail City near Doha officially welcomed New Year 2026 with a record-breaking fireworks and drone show that lit up the skyline.
The celebration began at 6:00 PM with large-scale laser light shows, live performances, and a city-wide countdown experience. With cutting-edge pyrotechnics, synchronized drones, and massive public turnout, the fireworks in Qatar this year confirmed Lusail Boulevard’s position as the leading destination for Doha New Year fireworks and national celebrations.
A standout drone show featured 4,000 pyrotechnic shots launched by 1,000 “Pyrodrone” units from 46 different locations, alongside a total of 15,300 individual fireworks synchronized with the main display. Together, they created a breathtaking visual scene across the city’s sky, reflecting Lusail’s spirit of innovation and creativity.
The event witnessed an exceptional public turnout, underscoring Lusail’s growing status as a leading destination for national celebrations and major events in Qatar. The city has increasingly become a focal point for high-profile occasions representing the country at both local and international levels.
On this occasion, CEO of Qatari Diar, Sheikh Hamad bin Talal Al-Thani stated:
“The success of this New Year 2026 celebration at Lusail Boulevard highlights the city’s standing and capabilities today as an integrated urban hub and a most important spot for the Qatar’s important events. This achievement is the result of a clear vision to develop a city that brings together quality of life, advanced infrastructure, and distinctive events that meet the aspirations of the community.”
For his part, CEO of Visit Qatar, Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi emphasized that choosing Lusail to host such celebrations reflects its emergence as a new tourism icon in the country, saying: “Lusail today confirms its presence as a main platform for major events in the State of Qatar. These celebrations align with Visit Qatar’s strategy to diversify tourism offerings and deliver world-class entertainment experiences that enhance the country’s appeal and position it among the leading regional and global destinations.”
This event comes as part of joint efforts between Qatari Diar and Visit Qatar to reinforce Lusail’s position as a city of the future and to strengthen its role as a key driver of Qatar’s tourism and entertainment landscape, through major events that reflect the nation’s ambitions and aspirations.
Source – QNA
