Qatar has launched its 2026–2027 events calendar, featuring more than 560 events, festivals, and championships across sport, art and culture, entertainment, family experiences, and outdoor activities. Branded “A World of Events in Qatar”, the programme is designed to give travellers multiple reasons to visit, explore different parts of the country, and extend their stays.
The calendar spans everything from Formula 1 at Lusail International Circuit to international football, contemporary art, live entertainment, and food festivals. Qatar’s compact geography means visitors attending a single event, such as a sporting fixture, can also build an itinerary around the country’s museums, galleries, dining scene, coastline, and desert landscapes.
International events across sport and culture
Formula 1 will return to Lusail International Circuit, while the FIFA U-17 World Cup brings international football to Qatar. Major tennis and padel championships will also draw leading athletes and spectators. On the cultural side, the programme includes Art Basel Qatar alongside exhibitions, concerts, festivals, and food experiences.
Eng Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, Chief Executive Officer of Visit Qatar, said: “Qatar’s strength as a leading tourism destination lies not only in the diversity of experiences it offers, but in its exceptional ability to bring together world class events, strategic partnerships and seamless experiences.”
Events beyond Doha
While Doha remains the main entry point for many visitors, the calendar extends into other regions. For the first time, the Qatar International Food Festival will be held in Lusail City. In the north, Al Shamal will draw on its maritime heritage, while Brouq will showcase a distinctive natural landscape. Doha Outdoors will highlight outdoor activities during the cooler months.
Qatar’s winter season
Winter is a particularly active period in the programme. With more moderate temperatures, visitors can enjoy beaches, desert camps, terraces, sporting venues, and open-air entertainment, alongside international sport, family activities, and cultural events, often within the same stay.
A central platform for event information
Qatar Calendar consolidates the country’s events across Visit Qatar’s digital platforms, helping visitors plan their itineraries before travelling. The Visit Qatar app surpassed 230,000 users in 2026, up from approximately 105,000 in 2025. A new widget, initially available to Apple users, offers direct access to upcoming events without opening the full app. A unified digital ticketing platform is scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2026, simplifying event discovery and ticket access.