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Posted On: 12 March 2023 10:00 am
Updated On: 14 March 2023 12:24 pm

Things to do in Doha: 12-18 March 2023

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12 18 march 2023 events

An exciting food festival, a circus show, a music concert, and more await you this week! Check them out in our listings. Which event are you most excited about?!

Until 18 March 2023

Shop Qatar 2023

Visit Qatar
Image credit: Visit Qatar

Shop Qatar 2023 is ongoing with exciting events, including masterclasses, competitions, promotions, etc.

For every QR 200 spent, you can enter a draw for mega prizes worth over QR 2 million. This year’s grand prize is a brand-new studio apartment in The Pearl Island! What are you waiting for - participate now!

Details

  • Location: Across Qatar
  • Date: Until 18 March 2023
  • Website: Click here

Until 18 March 2023

Paw Patrol Festival at Place Vendôme in Lusail

Qatar Tourism
Image credit: Qatar Tourism

PAW Patrol is a PUP-TACULAR event for the whole family! You can enjoy stage shows, kids’ and family activities, meet and greet with the PUPS, photo opportunities and much more. Your kids are sure to love this event!

Feeling tired from all the fun? Grab snacks and refreshments and take your kids to the beauty salon - Katie’s Pet Parlour- to relax in a PUP-TACULAR style.

Details

  • Location: Place Vendôme, Lusail
  • Date: Until 18 March 2023
  • Time:
    • Sun-Thu: 3:15 pm, 4:45 pm, 6:15 pm
    • Fri-Sat: 1:15 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:45 pm, 6:15 pm
  • Ticket Purchase: Online
  • Price:
    • Adult: QR 60
    • Kids (under 12 years): QR 90
  • Website: Click here

Until 18 March 2023

Shop Qatar 2023 Raffle Draw

Shop Qatar 2023 Raffle Draw
Exciting Raffle Draw! Who's winning the grand prize?

Go to the Shop Qatar 2023 Raffle Draw and find out who the winners of this exciting shopping festival are! On 18 March, the grand prize will be given away - it's a brand new studio at The Pearl Island! Cash prizes will also be given to the other winners!

Here's a tour of the brand new studio apartment at The Pearl Island by Mr Q!

    Details

    • Location: Doha Festival City
    • Date: 18 March 2023
    • Time: 8 pm - 9 pm (end time is approximate)
    • Website: Click here

    14 March 2023

    Kaftan & Abaya Local Designers Fashion Show

    Kaftan & Abaya Local Designers Fashion Show
    Image credit: Visit Qatar

    Are you into fashion? Support local designers and attend the Kaftan & Abaya Fashion Show at Harvey Nichols at Doha Festival City. Will you be going?!

    Details

    • Location: Harvey Nichols, Womenswear Department, Level 1, Doha Festival City
    • Date: 14 March 2023
    • Time: 6:30 pm
    • Price: It's free!
    • Website: Click here

    Until 18 March 2023

    Homeware Festival at Doha Festival City

    Doha Festival City
    Image credit: Press Release

    Doha Festival City is hosting the 4th edition of its annual Homeware Festival! There are many activities to enjoy!

    • An exhibition showcasing 14 of your favourite homeware brands.
    • AI activation, where you can visualise your dream space and win a prize.
    • Also spend QR 200 at participating stores and get the chance to win with Shop Qatar.

    Details

    • Location: Doha Festival City
    • Date: Until 18 March 2023
    • Time: Mall Trading hours
    • Price: It's free!
    • Website: Click here

    17 March 2023

    Salwa Beach Fest

    Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas
    Image credit: Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas

    Escape the city and go to Salwa Beach Fest on 17 March 2023! Find food, drinks, games, face painting, arts and crafts, character shows, and much more for a day of unlimited fun. The price includes pool and beach access.

    Details

    • Location: Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas
    • Date: 17 March 2023
    • Time: 10 am till sunset; Food stalls open until 12 pm
    • Ticket Purchase: Online
    • Price: QR 200 per person; Children under 3 years enter for free
    • Website: Click here

    Until 18 March 2023

    InflataRUN Doha 2023

    InflataRUN Doha 2023
    Image credit: InflataRUN Doha 2023

    Participate in the races, party with a Live DJ, enjoy roaming and stage performances and carnival booths and check out a massive monster truck inflatables display at InflataRUN Doha 2023. This event is for the whole family, so have fun!

    Click here for the full details.

    Events & Entertainment Enterprises (E3) was awarded its first Guinness World Record with the 'Longest Inflatable Obstacle Course' at the InflataRUN event being held at Education City in Qatar Foundation. The InflataMONSTER is the longest inflatable obstacle course in the world, with 60 different sections of challenging obstacles. Have you participated yet?!

    Details

    • Location: Education City Stadium - Spectator Parking D
    • Date: 9-18 March 2023
    • Time: 4 pm - 12 am
    • Ticket Purchase: Online
    • Price:
      • InflataRUN (Adult): QR 185
      • InflataRUN (Big Kids): QR 175
      • InflataRUN (Toddler): QR 80
      • InflataRUN (Carer): QR 30
      • InflataRACE (Kids Mini): Starting from QR 250
      • InflataRACE (Kids Junior): Starting from QR 250
      • InflataRACE (Kids Senior): Starting from QR 300
      • InflataRACE (Masters): Starting from QR 300
      • InflataRACE (Adult): Starting from QR 300
    • Website: Click here

    Until 21 March 2023

    Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) 2023

    Qatar International Food Festival
    Image credit: Qatar Airways

    Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) brings together many culinary experiences, outstanding restaurants, a cooking theatre, nightly fireworks shows and live entertainment.

    This year, QIFF honours the Qatar-Indonesia 2023 Year of Culture, where you can sample dishes from the country and more. There's a Qatari culture tent in store for you too! Enjoy all the yumminess here!

    Details

    • Location: Al Sa'ad Plaza, Lusail Boulevard
    • Date: Until 21 March 2023
    • Time:
      • Weekdays: 4 pm to 10 pm
      • Weekend: 4 pm to 1 am
    • Price: It's free!
    • Website: Click here

    17 March 2023

    Catch Ruaile Buaile at The Backyard Doha

    The Backyard Doha
    Image credit: The Backyard Doha

    Save the date, as Ruaile Buaile is coming to party from Ireland. From upbeat old Irish favourites and unique twists on recent-day classics, this collective is bringing their energy to The Backyard Doha! Groove to the music and enjoy!

    Details

    • Location: The Backyard Doha, Doha Gulf Club
    • Date: 17 March 2023
    • Time: 2 pm - 11 pm
    • Price: QR 100 per person (inclusive of 1 drink)
    • Website: Click here

    10-18 March 2023

    Circus 1903

    Visit Qatar; Virginstore
    Image credit: Visit Qatar; Virginstore

    Love theatre? You're sure to enjoy this show. Puppetry brings excitement back into the ring alongside unique acts from across the globe.

    From contortionists to acrobats and knife throwers, Circus 1903 is guaranteed to transport audiences of all ages to the mesmerizing golden age of the circus. Are you going?!

    Details

    • Location: Abdul Aziz Nasser Theater
    • Date: 10-18 March 2023
    • Time:
      • 10 March: 7:30 pm
      • 11 March: 11 am, 3 pm, 7 pm
    • Ticket Purchase: Online
    • Price:
      • Silver: QR 100
      • Gold: QR 300
      • VIP: QR 400
      • Royal: QR 500
    • Website: Click here

    Until 14 March 2023

    Souq Waqif Exhibition for Honey & Dates 2023

    Souq Waqif Exhibition for Honey & Dates 2023
    Image credit: Souq Waqif

    Do you love honey? What about dates? With 160 local and international honey and dates companies participating in this festival, be sure to shop for all the yummy goodies there!

    Details

    • Location: Al-Ahmad Square, Souq Waqif
    • Date: Until 14 March 2023
    • Time: Sun-Wed: 3:30 pm - 9 pm; Thur-Sat: 3:30 pm - 11 pm
    • Price: It's free!
    • Website: Click here

    Ongoing

    Explore EAST-WEST/WEST-EAST art installation

    Richard Serra
    The installation is massive and stunning up close!

    If you're up for some adventure, check out Richard Serra's EAST-WEST/WEST-EAST public art installation. The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team has put together a guide to help you reach the destination, explore the surrounding area and have a great time!

    Details

    • Location: Brouq Nature Reserve
    • Read our guide here

    10-20 March 2023

    Legends League Cricket Masters in Doha

    Legends League Cricket
    Image credit: Legends League Cricket

    Are you a cricket fan? Watch some greats play at the Legends League Cricket Masters edition in Doha. Book your tickets now and have a great time!

    Details

    • Location: Asian Town International Cricket Stadium
    • Date: Until 20 March 2023
    • Time: 5:30 pm - 12 am
    • Ticket Purchase: Online
    • Price:
      • BLOCK A (GATE NO. 7): QR 75
      • BLOCK H (GATE NO. 1): QR 75
      • BLOCK B (GATE NO. 6 & 7): QR 50
      • BLOCK C (GATE NO. 5 & 6): QR 50
      • BLOCK F (GATE NO. 2 & 3): QR 50
      • BLOCK G (GATE NO. 1 & 2): QR 50
      • BLOCK D (GATE NO. 4 & 5): QR 25
      • BLOCK E (GATE NO. 3 & 4): QR 25
      • BLOCK D - (0-11 YRS): QR 20
      • BLOCK E - (0-11YRS): QR 20
    • Webiste: Click here

    Until 18 March 2023

    Mall Entertainment during Shop Qatar 2023

    Visit Qatar
    Image credit: Visit Qatar

    Qatar’s biggest shopping festival - Shop Qatar, is ongoing! Go to the participating malls to check out the roaming performances, winter circus, aerial performances, and more. Participating malls include Doha Festival City, Place Vendôme, Lagoona Mall, Landmark Mall, Al Khor Mall, City Center Mall, Hyatt Plaza, Mall of Qatar, Gulf Mall and Al Hazm.

    Check them out today & enjoy!

    Details

    • Location: Across Qatar
    • Date: Until 18 March 2023
    • Time: 5 pm - 10 pm
    • Price: It's free!
    • Website: Click here

        Which of these will you be doing this week? Do let us know in the comments section below! Do share this article - it keeps us going!