Looking for something to do in Doha? Whether you're a local, new in Doha or just wandering through, we've got loads of great events to keep you occupied over the week ahead. Our weekly Events in Qatar feature helps you to discover popular local events from categories like fashion, music, food, entertainment, exhibition and much more. Our listing comes out every Sunday, so be sure to keep following ILQ for events updates and information! And, if you want more, visit iloveqatar.net/events.
Have you visited the Biryab festival yet? Happening at Al Bidda park, the festival is focusing on different kinds of biriyanis and kebab. You can enjoy tempest flavors from the origins of countries serving soul healing Biryani and melt-in-the-mouth Kebabs. Moreover, you can witness live cooking of mouth-watering kebabs to satiate your taste buds and enjoy the festival’s great ambiance with Live Music & activities for families, friends, and kids. Over 30 brands are be participating!
Location: Cafe #999, Al Bidda Park, Wadi Al Sail South
Date: 28 February 2020 - 9 March 2020
Time: 12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: General entry - It's free!
Website: https://www.instagram.com/biryab_festival/
It's International Women’s Day and in celebration of this special day, a host of special guests will be coming to Education City to take part in a discussion panel. The panelists include various industry leaders in Qatar including Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Financial Centre; Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, Chief Executive Officer of Doha Film Institute; and Machaille Hassan Al Naimi, President of Community Development at Qatar Foundation. The session will be moderated by Dr. Amal Mohammed Al-Malki, Founding Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Hamad Bin Khalifa University.
They will be speaking about the shifting landscape in Qatar, where women are taking up more and more leadership positions across all industries. Come and hear what they have to say!
Location: Qatar National Library
Date: 9 March 2020
Time: 04:30 pm - 05:30 pm
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: General entry - It's free!
Website: https://www.qf.org.qa/events/paving-the-way-for-future-women-of-qatar
Looking for a fun volunteering opportunity? Then join the clean-up campaign of Doha Environmental Actions Project (DEAP) that promotes better environmental practices and encourages people to bin rubbish or take it home to recycle instead of dumping it at the beach.
To continue spreading awareness about environmental protection and preservation of the natural resources in Qatar, DEAP in cooperation with the Department of Archeology at Qatar Museums invite you to our heritage site cleanup at the Qatari Heritage Village of Al Ghariyah! This is a kid and family-friendly event, so join the initiative along with your loved ones to help keep Qatar clean and plastic pollution-free!
Location: Meeting time at the Dairy Queen by the Radisson Blue Hotel in Salwa Road
Date: 13 March 2020
Time: 12:30 pm - 05:00 pm
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: General entry - It's free!
Website: https://www.facebook.com/deapqatar/
Katara has an indoor bazaar with more than 200 stalls from 18 different countries. You can buy lots of products such as clothes, perfumes, bags, handicrafts, footwear, other accessories and much more. The festival also has a vast playground for children and there are also stalls selling snacks and local cuisine.
Location: Katara Cultural Village
Date: 26 February 2020 - 14 March 2020
Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, Saturday to Thursday: 10 am -10 pm, Fridays: 3 pm-10 pm
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: General entry - It's free!
Website: https://katara.net/
Head over to Tawar Mall to join the celebrations of motherhood every weekend throughout the month at TawarMall Engaging activities and giveaways await for all the mommies out there!
Location: Main Entrance, Gate 1, Tawar Mall, Al Markhiya Street
Date: 5 March 2020 - 27 March 2020
Time: 06:30 pm - 09:30 pm
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: General entry - It's free!
Phone: 44379333
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.tawarmall.qa/
The Mahaseel souq features Qatari farms selling various types of fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants and local companies offering food products related to livestock, in addition to natural honey produced by Qatari farms and the best varieties of local dates. The souq is open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until March 31, 2020.
Location: Katara's Southern Area
Date: 23 December 2019 - 31 March 2020
Time: 09:00 am - 09:00 pm (Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays)
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
price: General entry - It's free!
Treat your taste buds at the metro Street Food festival at DECC Metro Station (West Bay). Organized by QSports, Food Festival is open daily from 12:30 PM to 11:00 PM (Weekdays) and 02:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight (Weekends).
Metro Street Food is the ideal venue for a leisure experience for the whole family offering over 20 dine-in options and 18-hole World Mini-Golf setup.
Local & international businesses who wish to book a space at the event, please call at 7026-0268 /3321-2915 or e-mail us at [email protected]
Location: DECC Metro Station (South) (Nearby Alfardan Tower), Doha, Qatar
Date: 1 January 2020 - 24 April 2020
Time: Weekdays: 12:30 pm - 12:00 am, Weekends: 2 pm – 12 midnight
Price: Entry - It's free!
Phone: 70260268
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://bit.ly/MSFBooking
The MIA Park Bazaar is a melting pot of trade and tradition that features around different stalls offering a vibrant mix of products from handcraft, accessories, paintings, clothing, jewelry, photography to art. Moreover, you can also enjoy home-cooked food as a number of stalls sell mouth-watering cuisines.
Location: MIA Park
Date: 3 January 2020 - 25 April 2020
Time: 02:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: General entry - It's free!
Website: http://www.mia.org.qa/en/mia-park/park-bazaar
National Museum of Qatar features an artisan market offering you an outdoor scene filled with local arts, crafts, cultural gifts, and food.
Location: National Museum of Qatar
Date: 22 November 2019 - 30 May 2020
Time: Open only on weekends, Fridays from 2 pm to 7 pm, Saturdays from 9 am to 7 pm
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: General entry - It's free!
Email: [email protected]
Catch your favourite sellers of different local and imported foods and products. Bazaar is located at B Square Mall in Al Thumama, Doha, open until May 2020 every Thursdays and Fridays from 4 pm to 12 midnight.
Location: B-Square Mall
Date: 16 January 2020 - 8 May 2020
Time: 04:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: General entry - It's free!
Website: https://www.facebook.com/BSquareMallQa/
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