Not sure what to do this week?

Qatar is packed with exciting festivals, sports events, concerts, exhibitions, and family activities that everyone can enjoy. 

Here are events and places to discover if you haven’t yet. This guide shows you exactly what’s happening, where to go, ticket prices, and event timings so you can plan your week easily. Step out, explore, and enjoy this beautiful weather.

Qatar International Food Festival 2026 (QIFF)

Dates: 14–24 January 2026
Location: Stadium 974 Precinct, Doha
Entry: Free

Qatar’s biggest food festival is back and bigger than ever. QIFF 2026 brings together top chefs, global cuisine, live shows, workshops, and family entertainment.

Website – Click here

What to expect

• Food from top international and local chefs
• Live music and performances
• Cooking workshops
• QIFF Ring and QIFF Juniors zone
• Fireworks every night

Timings

• Weekdays: 4 pm – 11 pm
• Weekends: 3 pm – 1 am
• Fireworks: 9 pm
• Opening night fireworks: 7:30 pm on 14 January

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Qatar Kite Festival 2026

Dates: 15–24 January 2026
Location: Mina Park, Doha
Entry: Free

Watch the sky fill with colourful kites from international teams. Perfect for families and kids.

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Highlights

• Day and night kite shows
• Workshops
• Kids activities
• Food stalls

Timings

• Weekdays: 3 pm – 10 pm
• Weekends: 10 am – 10 pm

FuelFest Qatar 2026 (Automotive & Music Festival)

Where: Katara South Parking
Date: Friday, 23 January 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Entry: From QAR 150 (Kids under 12 free with adult)

FuelFest makes its Middle East debut this week with a massive car culture celebration- supercars, drifting demos, custom rides, and a live concert (hip-hop artists like Ludacris and Busta Rhymes are part of the lineup).

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DIMDEX 2026 – International Maritime Defence Exhibition

Location: Qatar National Convention Centre
Date: 19 – 22 January

A major global defence & maritime showcase featuring industry leaders, innovation exhibits, and international networking. 

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Sealine Season 2026

Dates: 9–30 January 2026
Location: Sealine, Mesaieed

A huge family entertainment festival by the beach.

Highlights

• Concerts
• Adventure zones
• Fireworks on 23, and 30 January

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Torba Market

Torba Market returns this season with a refreshed spirit and an expanded experience. In addition to the beloved Saturday market, Torba is introducing a brand-new Friday morning market, launching on 21 November. Visitors can enjoy fresh local produce, artisan food makers, handcrafted goods, and delicious hot dishes from Torba Kitchen.

Whether you join on Friday or Saturday, Torba Market offers a warm community atmosphere filled with creativity, sustainability, and support for local producers.

Dates- 15 Nov 25 to 28 Feb 26

Visit website – CLICK HERE

8. Doha Fencing Grand Prix 2026

The Doha Fencing Grand Prix 2026 returns as one of the most prestigious events on the global fencing calendar, bringing world-class épée competition to Aspire Dome from January 23 to 25, 2026. Recognized as an official FIE World Circuit Épée Championship, this international sporting spectacle places Doha firmly at the heart of elite fencing.

Read more – click here

Continuing its role as an inclusive hub for sport and activity, Qatar Foundation’s Education City will host a wide range of activities on 10 February for National Sport Day 2026, from 7am to 3pm. 

The annual Education City Run returns this year in a brand-new format as the Education City Run: Color Run, welcoming runners of all ages and abilities. This vibrant edition celebrates sport, movement, and community, combining fitness with fun through colorful powder bursts and an energetic atmosphere along the road beside Education City Stadium. Participants can run, jog, or walk at their own pace, choosing from 10K, 5K, or 2.5K races for adults, or an 800m race for children. Registration is open at CLICK HERE. 

Volkswagen Middle East, the Strategic Partner for QF’s National Sport Day activities, is also the Official Mobility Partner for the fifth edition and finals of the Women and Girls Football initiative. The finals will take place at Education City Stadium from 9am to 11:30am. The stadium will also host an exciting ladies-only race from 12pm to 1pm.  

The fourth edition of the Women’s Fitness Challenge will once again be held at the Education City Stadium. It will feature a high-energy, purpose-built obstacle course curated by The Running Club. The challenge will welcome up to 200 teams, with two participants competing in each team. Women looking to participate in this challenge can visit https://link.qf.org.qa/nsd-fit to register. 

QF’s Creating Pathways Program will also offer girls aged 12-16 the chance to explore a variety of sports, including track and field and fencing, designed to introduce new skills, build confidence, and encourage long-term participation in sports. The program will offer guided sessions led by experienced instructors in a welcoming, girls-centered environment, helping participants build a lasting connection to movement beyond National Sport Day.

As part of QF’s commitment to community wellbeing and lifelong health, Education City will host a series of curated health talks open to women and men during National Sport Day. Through fireside chats and expert-led discussions, speakers will explore topics including gut health and sustainable biohacking and the spread of health misinformation in the digital age.

Dedicated women-only sessions will highlight the experiences of athlete mothers, examining sport, resilience, and wellbeing through pregnancy and motherhood. The series will provide a safe and supportive space to unpack hormones and fertility across life stages, empowering women with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their health.

A specially designated Family Zone at Oxygen Park will provide children and families with a safe, interactive area to enjoy games, activities, and quality time together.

Reflecting QF’s commitment to sustainability, Education City will go car-free on National Sport Day. Visitors are encouraged to park at Al Shaqab Parking, Education City Stadium Parking, or Oxygen Park Parking and make their way to activities via the Education City Tram or on foot. For easier navigation around Education City, please check the brochure click here. 

Alongside Volkswagen Middle East, QF is also partnering with ASICS and Pocari Sweat to celebrate National Sport Day 2026 at Education City. 

Since its debut in February 2012, Qatar’s National Sport Day has celebrated sport’s ability to unite people and foster discipline, perseverance, and collaboration. Join in by exploring activities and registration details here: click here.

Looking for workshops to try in Qatar this weekend? Doha is packed with creative, hands-on experiences that are perfect for anyone searching for unique things to do in Doha and exciting events in Qatar this January 2026. From floral bouquet design and pottery classes to candle making, canvas painting, and mirror art, these workshops offer the perfect weekend escape for couples, families, and creatives alike.

This curated guide to the best workshops to try in Qatar this weekend brings you all the essential details including dates, tickets, venue locations, and booking links across Doha and Lusail. Whether you want to learn a new skill or simply unwind, these experiences are must-try activities in Qatar right now.

Design a floral bouquet

Date: By reservation

Place: Blumen, Msheireb Downtown

Tickets: 600 qar. minimum of 4, up to 20 participants

Time: 9 am to 9 pm

Register – Click here

Pottery classes

Date: Daily walk in

Location:

• Clay Encounters, Old Doha Port
• Qanat Quartier, The Pearl

Time: 1 pm to 10 pm

Book a Class – Click here

Become a member – Click here

Canvas painting

Date: Daily walk in

Place: Artist cafe, The Pearl

Time: open 24 hours

Book– Click here

Make a candle

Experience the magic of candle making at our daily workshops held during shop hours. Walk-ins are welcome, but secure your spot by booking in advance for a special occasion session.

Date: Daily walk in

Place: Candeel, Lusail

Time: 11 am to 9 pm

Fee: 500 QR

Book now – Click here

Or you can book through Snoonu: Click here

Mirror painting

Date: By reservation

Place: Am Art Gallery, Vendome Mall

Book – Click here

Visit Qatar, in collaboration with MELT live, is gearing up to host FuelFest Qatar the world-renowned automotive and entertainment festival, which will take place in Doha on Friday, January 23, 2026.

FuelFest Qatar is rolling into the city with a high-energy, day-to-night festival that brings together cars, celebrities, speed, and music in one unforgettable experience.

This isn’t just a car show. It’s a full-scale lifestyle festival, delivered in partnership with Visit Qatar, and designed for car lovers, music fans, families, and anyone who enjoys a great festival atmosphere.

Big Cars. Big Names. Big Energy.

Expect around 500 jaw-dropping cars – from supercars and classics to custom builds and motorsport machines. Add Jason Statham, Tyrese Gibson, Cody Walker, Busta Rhymes, and Ludacris to the mix, and you’ve got one of the most star-powered festivals ever staged in Qatar.

Yes – there will be two exclusive meet & greet sessions, giving fans the chance to get up close with international celebrities.

Drift, Race, Repeat

The engines don’t slow down at FuelFest.
Watch professional drifters, jump into taxi drift experiences, explore activations and test your skills on racing simulators – including a Lusail Circuit F1 simulator.

Tickets Are On Sale

Want to be part of it?
FuelFest Qatar tickets are available exclusively via www.doha.platinumlist.net

Fun for Everyone (Yes, Kids Too)

FuelFest is built for all ages.
Kids can dive into gaming zones, Angry Birds activities, inflatables, face painting, and creative play areas, while adults explore food & beverage spots, merch stands, and branded activations across the venue.

When the Sun Goes Down… The Legends Take Over

As day turns into night, FuelFest shifts gears.

For the first time ever in Qatar, two hip-hop legends share the same stage in a one-of-a-kind live concert – Busta Rhymes and Ludacris, together, in one unforgettable night. Add DJ sets and local performers, and the energy carries on long after sunset.

Special thanks to event sponsors and partners Visit Qatar, Qatar Racing Club, Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation, Rosewood Hotel, Q Auto, Qatar Insurance Company, Red Bull and Katara for helping bring FuelFest Qatar to life.