Qatar Calendar Brings Concerts, Culture, Sport and Family Experiences to Qatar This October
From Lusail Boulevard to Fuwairit Kite Beach — live music, theatre, comedy, exhibitions, major sporting competitions and family days out, all month long.
Qatar Calendar’s October programme brings together live music, theatre and comedy, international exhibitions, major sporting competitions and family-friendly experiences at venues across the country. From Lusail Boulevard to Fuwairit Kite Beach, residents and visitors can enjoy a wide range of events throughout the month, which closes with the start of Qatar Sustainability Week on 31 October.
Entertainment and Family Experiences
Family fun continues into October, with Fuwairit Break at Fuwairit Kite Beach offering a themed weekend family retreat of children’s activities, water and desert sports, and live entertainment. At the Oasis Stage at Mall of Qatar, The International Ice Cream Show takes families on a fun, interactive science adventure into the world of ice cream.
Fans of games, art and creativity can look forward to Geekend, three days of art-led activities, competitions, board games and workshops at the Geekdom Building, Lusail Boulevard. Later in the month, Mall of Qatar hosts the MOQ Drift Show 2026.
| Until 3 Oct | The International Ice Cream Show Oasis Stage, Mall of Qatar |
| 1 – 3 Oct | Geekend Geekdom Building, Lusail Boulevard |
| Until 17 Oct | Fuwairit Break Fuwairit Kite Beach |
| 21 – 31 Oct | MOQ Drift Show 2026 Mall of Qatar |
Sports Events and Competitions
Sports enthusiasts have a packed schedule. West Walk hosts Savage Line 2026, a high-intensity obstacle race featuring two competitors going head-to-head on parallel tracks. The 5K Dash by NoLimits returns to Lusail Boulevard for its third edition, with a night-time 5K for adults and a 1K dash for children. Young padel talents take to the court at the FIP Promises Aspire Academy Padel, while Old Doha Port welcomes the QTRI Old Doha Port Aquathlon and National Aquathlon Championship 2026.
The month will also see the world’s top 10-ball players compete for a total prize fund of US$450,000 at the Qatar World Cup 10-Ball 2026. Lusail International Circuit hosts the Qatar International Baja 2026, and the month closes with the Tough 5K Challenge at Fuwairit Kite Beach.
| 3 Oct | Savage Line 2026 West Walk |
| 10 Oct | The 5K Dash by NoLimits Lusail Boulevard |
| 15 – 18 Oct | FIP Promises Aspire Academy Padel Aspire |
| 17 Oct | QTRI Old Doha Port Aquathlon & National Aquathlon Championship 2026 Old Doha Port |
| 19 – 29 Oct | Qatar World Cup 10-Ball 2026 Ezdan Palace Hotel · US$450,000 prize fund |
| 28 – 31 Oct | Qatar International Baja 2026 Lusail International Circuit |
| 31 Oct | Tough 5K Challenge Fuwairit Kite Beach |
Arts, Culture and Exhibitions
October also brings a rich cultural and artistic programme. The Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition 2026 continues at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, while AlHazm Galleria hosts the 9th Edition of Zinatha, a luxury women’s fashion and lifestyle exhibition. Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel hosts CardzCon.
Theatre enthusiasts can enjoy ‘Silent Sky’ by Lauren Gundersen, a Doha Players production at THIS Theatre Mesaimeer (The Doha Players Community Theatre). At the end of the month, Moscow Ballet La Classique – Swan Lake comes to Al Mayassa Theater at Qatar National Convention Centre, followed by QPO Presents: Brahms Reimagined at Katara Opera House, where conductor Wilson Ng and violinist Esther Yoo join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.
| Until 3 Oct | Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition 2026 Doha Exhibition and Convention Center |
| Until 7 Oct | The 9th Edition of Zinatha AlHazm Galleria |
| 9 – 10 Oct | CardzCon Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel |
| 14 – 23 Oct | Silent Sky — a Doha Players production THIS Theatre Mesaimeer |
| 30 Oct | Moscow Ballet La Classique – Swan Lake Al Mayassa Theater, Qatar National Convention Centre |
| 31 Oct | QPO Presents: Brahms Reimagined Katara Opera House |
Music and Comedy
Music and comedy fans have a wealth of live shows to enjoy, beginning with Ramy Sabry Live in Qatar at Qatar National Convention Centre. On the same day, Abdulaziz Louis Live in Doha takes place at Al Mayassa Theater at Qatar National Convention Centre, which also hosts TJ & KZ – In Between Middle East Tour, the Angham Concert and the Marilyne Naaman Concert. Comedy fans can catch NEMR: A Brand New Stand-up Comedy Global Event at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha, while Anuradha Paudwal and Vinod Rathod Live in Qatar 2026 takes place at Aspire Ladies Hall.
| 8 Oct | Ramy Sabry Live in Qatar Qatar National Convention Centre |
| 8 Oct | Abdulaziz Louis Live in Doha Al Mayassa Theater, Qatar National Convention Centre |
| 9 Oct | TJ & KZ – In Between Middle East Tour Qatar National Convention Centre |
| 16 Oct | Angham Concert Qatar National Convention Centre |
| 22 Oct | Marilyne Naaman Concert Qatar National Convention Centre |
| 28 Oct | NEMR: A Brand New Stand-up Comedy Global Event Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha |
| 30 Oct | Anuradha Paudwal and Vinod Rathod Live in Qatar 2026 Aspire Ladies Hall |
Business and Industry
In the business sector, Hospitality Qatar 2026 returns for its 11th edition at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, bringing together professionals from the hospitality, food, beverage and tourism sectors. The same venue hosts Milipol Qatar 2026, showcasing the latest innovations and technologies in security and defence, while the 7th Edition of the Build Your House Exhibition 2026 takes place at Qatar National Convention Centre.
| 12 – 14 Oct | Hospitality Qatar 2026 (11th edition) Doha Exhibition and Convention Center |
| 20 – 22 Oct | Milipol Qatar 2026 Doha Exhibition and Convention Center |
| 26 – 28 Oct | Build Your House Exhibition 2026 (7th edition) Qatar National Convention Centre |
Closing the Month: Qatar Sustainability Week
The 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week, organised by Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future, a member of Qatar Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, takes place across multiple locations from 31 October to 7 November.
For more on Qatar Calendar 2026 events, visit visitqatar.com or download the Visit Qatar app.
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