Things to Do in Doha This Week: July 19 to 25, 2026
Tonight is the night. Argentina vs Spain. The FIFA World Cup Final 2026 kicks off at 10:00 PM Doha time on Sunday July 19, and 36 venues across Qatar are screening it live. This is the most-watched sporting event on the planet and Doha is fully ready for it. Once the final whistle blows, a full week of Hala Summer events picks right back up. Colorverse Experience officially opens its doors to the general public at Katara Cultural Village on July 20, Qatar Toy Festival enters its final week at the DECC, IKEA Little Stars continues every Friday, and summer camps are still accepting registrations across the city.
Here is everything happening in Qatar from July 19 to 25, 2026. If you missed last week, catch up here.
TONIGHT: Argentina vs Spain, FIFA World Cup Final 2026
The most anticipated match in football this year. Argentina and Spain are evenly matched in head-to-head history, with six wins each from 16 meetings. Their only previous World Cup encounter was at the 1966 tournament in England, where Argentina beat Spain 2-1 in the group stage. Tonight’s final at New York New Jersey Stadium is the biggest game either side has played in a generation.
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026 Kick-off: 10:00 PM Doha time Stadium: New York New Jersey Stadium
Where to watch in Qatar:
Fan Zones and Free Screenings Visit Qatar Fan Zone, Al Maha Island, Lusail | +974 5114 0000 Mall of Qatar Oasis Screens, Al Rayyan | +974 4034 6000 Hala Bel Fanzone, North Food Court, Doha Festival City | +974 4035 4444 Centro Qatar Fan Zone, Rawdat Al Hamama (air-conditioned outdoor plaza) | +974 5143 6646 The Club House, Doha Golf Club, West Bay Lagoon | +974 3300 7386 Public House Fan Zone, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl | +974 4035 5011
Premium Viewing Raffles Doha Auditorium, Katara Towers, Lusail Marina | +974 4030 7070 Cyra: The Grand Stage, Fairmont Doha, Katara Towers | +974 4030 7070
West Bay and Diplomatic Area Tropicana 360, 48th floor, Dusit Hotel Suites Doha | +974 3082 0469 The Londoner, Dusit Doha Hotel | +974 6663 3209 Champions Doha, Marriott Marquis City Center | +974 4419 5510 Shots, Hilton Doha, Diplomatic Area | +974 3006 8272 Al Jalsa Garden Lounge and Aussie Hive, InterContinental Doha The City | +974 7021 8817 Amaru and Black Rabbit, JW Marriott Marquis City Center | +974 5506 2798 Irish Harp, Sheraton Grand Doha, West Bay | +974 4485 3000 The Cortland Bar, Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay | +974 5102 9105
West Bay Lagoon and Al Qassar Hudson Tavern, Mondrian Doha, West Bay Lagoon | +974 4045 5555 Belgian Café FanZone, InterContinental Doha Beach and Spa | +974 4484 4444 Sarab Lounge, The St. Regis Doha, Al Qassar | +974 4446 0000
Lusail and The Pearl Stoke and Stoker, Rosewood Doha, Lusail Marina | +974 4030 3333 The Highmore, Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail | +974 6683 4814 Mulberry Tavern, Hilton Doha The Pearl | +974 4492 4630
Central Doha and Al Sadd Stock Burger Co., Holiday Inn Doha, Old Airport Road | +974 5041 5309 Al Nafourah Garden, Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha | +974 6608 5806 The Surry, Abesq Doha Hotel, Suhaim Bin Hamad Street | +974 4492 3111 StrEAT Culture, DoubleTree by Hilton Al Sadd | +974 3345 0981 The Backroom, ibis Doha, C Ring Road | +974 5022 5207 The Irish Pub Doha, Best Western Plus Doha, Old Salata | +974 3074 5729 Irish Inn Doha, Al Zubair Bakkar Street, Al Sadd | +974 7780 2211
Reservations are strongly recommended at hotel venues and premium screening spots. Most will require booking ahead of the 10:00 PM kick-off.
Full screening guide: FIFA World Cup 2026 Screening in Qatar: Where to Go, What to Pay and How to Book
Colorverse Experience at Katara (Opens July 20 for General Public)
The immersive Hala Summer attraction everyone has been waiting for opens to the general public on Sunday July 20 at Katara Cultural Village. Colorverse is a 35 to 45 minute story-driven adventure across seven interactive zones where visitors restore lost colours to a world taken over by the Munchers. Families, kids, and teens move through the Grey Zone, Red Zone, Green Zone, Blue Zone, Slide Battle Zone, Mirrors Zone, and the Rebuild the World finale. Daily live science experiments, character meet-and-greets, a hands-on creativity workshop, and an on-site cafe. Maximum 15 visitors per session, minimum age 4. Children with special needs enter free with a companion.
- Opens to public: Sunday, July 20, 2026
- Running until: September 15, 2026 Time: Weekdays 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Weekends 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Location: South Parking, Katara Cultural Village
- Tickets: Sunday to Wednesday QAR 35 | Thursday to Saturday QAR 55
- Booking: Platinumlist
- Full guide: Colorverse Experience Doha 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Qatar Toy Festival 2026 at DECC (Final Week)
Qatar Toy Festival closes July 31. This is the last week. Over 50 international brands including PUBG Mobile, Poppy Playtime, Hot Wheels, Disney Princess, Frozen, Zootopia, Toy Story, SpongeBob, PAW Patrol, and Ms Rachel. Daily celebrity appearances, live shows, meet-and-greets, and exclusive shopping. Check Instagram daily for the celebrity schedule before going.
- Until: July 31, 2026
- Time: Weekdays 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Weekends 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Location: DECC, West Bay
- Tickets: QAR 50 weekday / QAR 70 weekend | Family QAR 200/280 | Fast Track QAR 300 | VVIP QAR 1,500
- Booking: Platinumlist | Virgin Megastore
- Instagram: @qatartoyfestival
- Full guide: Qatar Toy Festival 2026: Full Guide
Qatar Toy Festival Activations Across Qatar (All Summer)
Can’t make it to the DECC? Qatar Calendar is running free character activations across malls through September 30. Here is where to find each one:
- Mr Bean (Summer Fun With Teddy and Bean): Al Hazm
- Barbie (Summer Is More Colourful with Barbie): City Center Doha (weekdays 2 PM to 10 PM, weekends 2 PM to 11 PM, free with QAR 100 receipt from the same mall)
- Moana (Set Sail On A Summer Adventure): Doha Festival City
- Pixar (Your Favourite Pixar Worlds): Place Vendôme, 2nd Floor (weekdays 12 PM to 10 PM, weekends 1 PM to midnight, free with QAR 100 mall spend, up to 3 kids)
- Avengers (Save The Earth Like An Avenger): Mall of Qatar
- Fruit Ninja (Slice Through Summer Like A Ninja): Villagio
- Tiny Builders (Big Summer Fun): Doha Mall (daily 2 PM to 10 PM)
- Astroverse: The Pearl and Gewan Island
- The Funcade (Gaming Fun Takes Over): Landmark Mall
- Tiny Treats (The Sweet Side of Summer): West Walk
All activations are free with minimum mall spend where noted. Timings may vary by location.
Friday Morning 5K at Doha Festival City (Every Friday)
Every Friday morning, Notacult Run Club and QSFA run a free indoor 5K walk, jog, or run at Doha Festival City. Assembly at 7:30 AM, run starts at 8:00 AM. Register via the QSFA app.
- Every Friday until August 31, 2026
- Time: 7:30 AM assembly | 8:00 AM start
- Location: Doha Festival City
- Entry: Free (registration via QSFA app)
- Instagram: @qasportsforall, dohafestcity
MOQ Fit Club at Mall of Qatar (All Summer)
Free professionally coached fitness sessions at Mall of Qatar six days a week through September 19. HIIT, functional training, core, cardio, and Saturday community runs. Weekly prizes via the QSFA step challenge app.
- Running until: September 19, 2026
- Location: Activation Area and Oasis Stage, Mall of Qatar
- Entry: Free (Fit Island app for classes, QSFA app for step challenge)
- Website: mallofqatar.com.qa
Still Open: Summer Camps in Qatar This Week
A quick-reference list of camps currently running or still accepting registrations:
PSG Academy Qatar: Football, ages 4 to 17, until August 27. Locations at Duhail, Al Sadd, Al Waab. QAR 550/week | July QAR 1,100 | August QAR 900. +974 33062115 | @psgacademyqatar
Doha Quest: 4 themed worlds including ski, skydiving, and robotics, ages 6 to 12, until August 27. QAR 249/day, QAR 799/week. +974 6693 5198 | @dohaquest
KidZania Doha: 3 epic mission camps, ages 4 to 16, until August 28. QAR 699. +974 3073 2225 | @kidzania.doha
Evo Sports Qatar: Multi-sports, swimming, and Camp Plus across multiple Doha locations, ages 4 to 11, until August 27. QAR 750/week. +974 4407 6772 | @evosportsqatar
Fitness Factory: Cultural journey, robotics, and swimming camps, ages 4 to 12, until August 27. QAR 200/day, QAR 625/week. Use code ILQFF for 10% discount. +974 5514 9404 | @fitnessfactory.qa
UDST Summer Camp: Arts, baking, e-gaming, aquatics, sport, ages 5 to 12, until August 20. From QAR 680/week. +974 5996 0761 | @udstofficial
Sheraton Grand Doha Resort: Daily activities, swimming, arts, and games, ages 5 and above, from July 1. QAR 150/child. +974 4485 4444
Freestylers Tribe: Parkour, science, cooking, trampolines, ages 4 to 16, until August 27. QAR 200/day, QAR 770/week. +974 3377 2261 | @freestylers_tribe
Top Volley Sports Center: Volleyball, swimming, gymnastics, ages 4 to 12, until August 20. QAR 120/day. Lusail: +974 5039 1444 | @topvolley.sc
Pearling Sports Academy: Swimming, MMA, dance, arts, ages 4 to 16, until August 13. QAR 200/day. +974 50059858 | @pearling_sports_academy
Doha Kickboxing Fitness Terminal: Swimming, horseback riding, gymnastics, ages 3 to 13, until August 27. From QAR 195. +974 6633 1499 | @dkbqatar
The Diplomatic Club: Swimming, yoga, tennis, arts, cinema, boat trips, ages 5 to 12. QAR 250/day, lunch included. +974 44847450 | @diplomaticclub
888 Sports Center: STEM, robotics, gymnastics, arts, ages from 3, until August 13. QAR 175/day, QAR 500/week. +974 30 123 888 | @888_sportscenter
Aspire Zone Summer Camp: Boys (Aspire Dome) and Girls (Ladies Sports Hall), ages 6 to 14, until July 30. Limited spots. +974 4413 8188 | @aspirezone | aspirezone.qa/asc2026
Caia Nursery: Ages 0 to 4, weekly themes, until August 27. Free registration. +974 5991 1434 | @caia.nursery
Quick Picks for the Week
- Tonight? Argentina vs Spain at 10:00 PM. Book your venue now before it fills up.
- Tomorrow with kids? Colorverse Experience opens at Katara on July 20. Tickets from QAR 35.
- Toy Festival last week? Go before July 31. Check @qatartoyfestival for celebrity schedule.
- Free character activations? Your nearest mall has one. Check the list above.
- Friday fitness? 5K at Doha Festival City from 7:30 AM, free.
- Summer camp still needed? Doha Quest, KidZania, and PSG Academy all have spots.
That’s your week sorted. For more weekly roundups, things to do in Qatar, and Doha lifestyle guides, follow People and Qatar on Instagram @peopleandqatar.
FAQ: Doha Events July 19 to 25, 2026
Where can I watch the FIFA World Cup Final in Doha tonight?
There are 36 screening venues across Qatar for the Argentina vs Spain final at 10:00 PM tonight. Top picks include the Visit Qatar Fan Zone at Al Maha Island (QAR 75), Mall of Qatar Oasis Area (free), and premium hotel venues including Raffles Doha, Waldorf Astoria, and JW Marriott. Book ahead. Full list and contact numbers are in our complete screening guide.
What time is the World Cup Final in Doha?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final between Argentina and Spain kicks off at 10:00 PM on Sunday, July 19, 2026 Doha time, at New York New Jersey Stadium.
When does Colorverse Experience open in Qatar?
Colorverse Experience opens to the general public on July 20, 2026 at South Parking, Katara Cultural Village. It runs until September 15. Tickets start from QAR 35 on Platinumlist.
Is Qatar Toy Festival still open?
Yes but only until July 31. This is the final week. Tickets from QAR 50 on weekdays and QAR 70 on weekends via Platinumlist.
