Enjoy Doha's summer activities through fun festivals, hands-on workshops, and engaging exhibitions. Explore interactive zones, watch live performances, participate in creative challenges and cultural learning. Kids can join educational camps and art enthusiasts can showcase their talents. Scroll down to see what's happening this weekend!
Qatar Toy Festival 2024
Until August 14, 2024
Sunday - Wednesday: 2pm to 10pm; Thursday - Saturday: 2pm to 11pm
Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre
This year’s Qatar Toy Festival is more exciting than ever, with three new zones to explore and over 20 new brands to discover with your friends and family! From the Family Zone, Food & Beverage Zone, the new Anime Land, to the new Movie Land, you will never run out of activities to do. Your kids can even meet their favorite characters from Barbie, Miraculous Ladybug, LOL, and more through the festival’s daily stage shows.
It's going to be a day filled with fun adventures! Tickets can be purchased online at Q-Tickets.com, virginmegastore.com, or in person at the venue. Prices range from QR50 for general entrance to QR1,500 for VVIP tickets.
SkillFest by Visit Qatar
Until August 15, 2024
4pm to 10pm
Msheireb Galleria, Place Vendome, Mall of Qatar, and West Walk
Participate in various workshops and exhibitions during Visit Qatar’s SkillFest programme at four different locations. The first event of its kind in Qatar, SkillFest highlights local and sustainable arts and crafts, inspired by the country's marine environment. Visitors will learn more about Qatar’s environmental and cultural heritage and can partake in different hands-on arts and crafts workshops like calligraphy, cake decoration, embroidery, palm weaving, and more!
Azzam Al Mannai Exhibition
Until August 15, 2024
Msheireb Galleria, Place Vendome, Mall of Qatar, and West Walk
Azzam Al Mannai shares the beauty and richness of Qatar’s nature and marine life through his amazing videos and photographs. Part of SkillFest, this exhibition gives visitors the opportunity to see Al Mannai's exclusive works that celebrate Qatar’s diverse wildlife. The famed Qatari photographer aims to inspire visitors to learn more about the environment and take care of it.
Vacation in Msheireb
Until August 31, 2024
4pm to 10pm
Msheireb Galleria
Join in on the summer vacation activities at Msheireb Galleria where visitors can explore fun activities and lots of entertainment zones for all ages. These activities include the Play Zone where kids can play in a safe environment, the Treasure Hunt Zone for kids 10 years above to solve puzzles, the Skillfest Zone that features exhibitions and workshops, and the Food Zone! Starting July 18, the Msheireb Galleria will also feature the Arcade Zone, which will include a giant immersive maze with retro and modern games, and on August 1, the Splash Zone will also open!
The Msheireb Museums also announced an array of exciting summer activities. Learn more about it here.
Ragheb Alama Live in Qatar
July 18, 2024
8:30pm onwards
Oasis Stage, Mall of Qatar
Celebrated for his dynamic and modern style of music, Lebanese superstar Ragheb Alama will take the center stage at the Mall of Qatar. Don’t miss out on this free concert promising exceptional and unforgettable performances!
'Between the Edges' Exhibition
Until July 31, 2024
Katara Art Center, Building 5 - The Cultural Village
Get the chance to experience summer indoors through Taher Jaoui’s unique artworks that capture the vibrant essence of summer in his exhibition, “Between the Edges.” The talented abstract expressionism Tunisian artist creates art that perfectly combines various elements like vibrant colors, expressive gestures, and mathematical symbols with unique perspectives and orientations.
Book Of The Month: Olympics A Fantastic, Factual Record of an Epic Sporting Event
Until July 31, 2024
Saturday - Thursday: 9am - 7pm; Friday: 1:30pm - 7pm
3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum library’s book for the month of July is “Olympics: A Fantastic, Factual Record of an Epic Sporting Event”. This book provides an extensive look into the London 2012 Summer Olympics. With vibrant action photos and memorabilia, gripping statistics and fascinating facts, the book offers fans a close-up view of the world's greatest sports event. Visit the QOSM library to read this and other sports books!
Register for Katara Quran Recitation Competition
July 17 - October 17, 2024
The 8th Katara Quran Recitation Competition seeks to discover exceptional talents in Quran recitation while inspiring younger generations to embrace their faith. The screening committee will select 100 participants who will compete in 20 television episodes. From each episode, one will advance to the semi-finals, where 20 contestants, plus 5 reserves, will compete in five episodes.
The finalists will compete for the top three prizes, announced during a special Ramadan episode on Qatar TV. The total prize value is QR900,000, with QR500,000 for the winner, QR300,000 for the runner-up, and QR100,000 for third place. For further details, contact: +974 33302040 or email: [email protected]
'Our Summer, Our Way' programme by Awqaf Ministry
Until August 1, 2024
With over a thousand students (10-15 years old) participating across ten Da’wah centres nationwide, the “Our Summer, Our Way” programme aims to enhance participants’ faith, personal skills, religious knowledge, and more. In collaboration with various organizations, this summer activities include skill-building sessions, training and awareness courses in various fields such as cyber security, traffic safety, and first aid.
The programme takes place four days a week, from Sunday to Wednesday, until August 1. Prizes and certificates await the participants. For more information, contact +974 44700000.
Join the 'Temporary Public Art Initiative'
Until August 1, 2024
Calling all up-and-coming artists in Qatar! The Temporary Public Artwork initiative has been extended until August 1! This open call invites students and graduates to submit their innovative art proposals with a budget not exceeding QR30,000. Whether you’re into sculptures, mosaic tiles, installations, or mixed media, this is a great opportunity for your artwork to shine at Liwan Design Studios and Labs.
Don’t miss out on leaving your creative mark all over Qatar. Click here for more information about the open call and how to apply.
Read & Reflect Video Challenge
Until August 15, 2024
For a chance to win an iPad Pro, the Qatar National Library invites its members to participate in the 'Read & Reflect Video Challenge'. Participants are required to choose a book from the library’s collections revolving around the theme, “journey,” and create a creative video presentation about how the book has impacted their life.
Take part in this challenge and let your creativity flow! Click here for more information on the competition’s guidelines, specifications, and criteria for joining.
Book tickets to the Dadu Camp: Explore Health, Wellness and the Environment
July 23 - 25, 2024
9am to 12pm
3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
At the Dadu Camp, children 6 to 8 years old will thrive in an engaging and interactive environment that integrates learning and fun! This summer camp offers hands-on activities like building rockets, making encampments, and learning about basic coding. Kids can also develop their social skills and make new friends through this summer camp. Book your kids’ tickets here.
