The tournament brings many things to do during the World Cup, with exciting matches and events to look forward to!
Here is a list of the events for Hayya Cardholders and non-Hayya Cardholders to attend and enjoy!
Disclaimer: Please note that the timings, prices and dates of the events listed are subject to change. Please check the official listings and the websites for the latest updates before booking or purchasing tickets.
Note: We will update the listing with more events as and when we get more information- be sure to bookmark this article!
FOR HAYYA CARDHOLDERS
FIFA Fan Festival™
Image credit: FIFA
At FIFA Fan Festival™, celebrate and enjoy live music, kid and family-friendly activities and much more!
Timings:
19-20 Nov 2022 from 4 pm to 2 am
21-29 Nov 2022 from 11 am to 2 am
30 Nov-18 Dec 2022 from 4 pm to 2 am
Location: Al Bidda Park
Tickets: Hayya Card required
Re-entry: Visitors can exit and re-enter the FIFA Fan Festival during operational hours
Minimum age: Children (anyone aged under 18) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
Cultural Activations
Image credit: Supreme Committee of Delivery and Legacy
Spectacular cultural activations await around every stadium.
Locations: All stadiums
Tickets: Match ticket required, with Hayya Card (source: FIFA fan guide)
Access the Coca-Cola Family Fun zone with your Desert Falls Water Park tickets with a live screening of the matches and football-themed games and food stalls.
Timings: 18 Nov - 18 Dec, every day from 12 pm to 9 pm
Location: Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park
Tickets: QR 295 for adults above 1.2m and QR 250 for juniors below 1.2m Water Park Access
The Corniche
Image credit: Supreme Committee of Delivery and Legacy
The Corniche will host a carnival-like experience for fans. including performances, cultural activities, food and beverage kiosks, and several shops.
Timings: 19 Nov-18 Dec 2022, every day from 12 pm – 12 am
Location: Doha Corniche
Tickets: Free. Some activities require paid admission tickets
How to get there: Nearest metro stations are Souq Waqif Station (Gold Line), Corniche Station (Red Line), West Bay Station (Red Line)
Arabian Village at Qetaifan Island North
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Enjoy activities like fire shows, Sufi dance, walking entertainment and more at the Arabian Village!
Timings: Until 31 Jan 2023, 8 am - 4 am
Location: Arabian Village
Tickets:
Weekday Admission - QR 99, Weekend Admission - QR 149
Location: Al Hikmah Courtyard (Fountain between building 12 and 16)
Tickets: Free
Street Art Festival
The Street Art Festival will take place throughout the streets of Katara, where artists, actors, and musicians will have a unique opportunity to perform.
Timings: 18 Nov-18 Dec 2022, 4 pm - 11 pm
Location: Corniche Katara
Tickets: Free
World Cup Postage Stamps Exhibition
The Postage Stamps Exhibition is a compilation of postage stamps from participating countries of the World Cup.
Timings: Until 18 Dec 2022, 9 am - 11 pm
Location: Building 22, Museum of Arab Postage Stamps - Katara
Tickets: Free
Al Thuraya Planetarium
Get mesmerized by the 2D & 3D shows at the Al Thuraya Planetarium. Learn about the planets and the solar system, and more.
Timings: 18 Nov-18 Dec 2022, 4 pm - 11 pm
Location: Al Thuraya Planetarium
Tickets: Free
Lusail City
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Lusail Boulevard
The Lusail Boulevard hosts street performances, parades, and live music surrounded by food and beverage outlets.
Timings: 20 Nov-18 Dec 2022, from 11 am to 12 am
Location: Lusail City
Tickets: Free. Some activities require paid admission tickets
How to get there: Lusail Station (Red Line)
Al Maha Island
Aside from being a theme park, offering a variety of rides, attractions, food and beverage outlets, and a beach, the Al Maha Island will also host several concerts.
Timings: depends on establishments
Location: Tarfa Lusail
Tickets: Prices are to be confirmed.
How to get there: The event will provide transportation services connecting different points of interest
Hayya Fan Zone
The Hayya Fan Zone will host street performances, parades, and live music surrounded by food and beverage outlets. Visitors can also enjoy an open ice skating rink, ice ballet shows, a multimedia pavilion with 3D screens, and a jumbotron.
Timings: 19 Nov- 18 Dec, from 12 pm to 1 am
Location: Lusail Marina Promenade
Tickets: With Hayya Card: QR 40; Without Hayya Card: QR 50
How to get there: Legtaifiya (Red line), Marina Tram Station (Orange Line)
Lusail Winter Wonderland
Lusail Winter Wonderland is an entertainment and lifestyle destination in Qatar. There will be over 50 rides, attractions like CoComelon Town, delicious food and live entertainment.
The festivities at Qetaifan Beach Fest will include beach and water activities, live screening of matches, over 50 food & beverage outlets, retail shops, and concerts.
J Balvin is a highly decorated global superstar and entrepreneur. Enjoy and dance to his tunes at this concert!
Timings: 24 Nov 2022
Event starts: 10 am
Main concert: 10 pm
Location: Doha Golf Club
Tickets: Starting at Silver (Early bird) - QR 378.66. Buy tickets here!
Robbie Williams
Robbie William’s concert is one of the six unforgettable series of global superstar performances on the World Stage.
Timings: 8 Dec 2022
Event starts: 10 am
Main concert: 10 pm
Location: Doha Golf Club
Tickets: Starting at Silver (Early bird) - QR 378.66. Buy tickets here!
Ras Abu Aboud Beach 974
Image credit: 974 Beach Club
Hit the shore at Beach 974, extending along Ras Abu Aboud’s glistening waterfront. Combine football and beach life here!
Timings: 10 am - 1 am
Location: Ras Bu Aboud, near Stadium 974
Tickets: Free (Hayya Card Holder only)
How to get there: Nearest Metro Station: Ras Bu Abboud (Gold line). Shuttle bus from Ras Bu Abboud Metro Station (no parking available).
Geekdom
Image credit: DFI
Geekdom will be held at Multaqa! There will be a fantastic cosplay day, edge-of-your-seat video game tournaments, incredible screenings, talented artists, fun karaoke and much more.
Registrations will open soon.
Arcadia Music Festival
Image credit: Arcadia
The Arcadia Music Festival is one to check out if you’re looking for the electrifying thrill of a music festival!
Timings: 19 Nov-19 Dec 2022, from 6 pm to 3 am
Location: Near Ras Bu Fontas Metro Station (Red Line)
Tickets: Ticket prices start at QR 178 / $ 49. Buy tickets here!
How to get there: Ras Bu Fontas metro station (Red Line)
Daydream Festival
Image credit: Daydream Festival 2022: The Magical Lantern
Tickets: Early bird tickets at QR 305.84. Buy tickets here!
How to get there: Qatar University Metro Station (Red Line) and Legtaifiya Metro Station (Red Line)
ARAVIA
Image credit: Qatar Calendar
ARAVIA by MDLBEAST will feature 56 live acts and DJ performances over 28 Aravian nights.
Timings: 21 Nov-18 Dec 2022, from 8 pm - 2 am
Location: Al Wakrah
Tickets: Ticket prices start at QR 179. Buy tickets here!
How to get there: Al Wakrah Metro Station (Red Line)
The Backyard
Image credit: The Backyard Doha
The Backyard offers live shows, match screenings and exciting entertainment featuring a lineup of local & international artists! This is restricted to ages 21+ years.
Schedule:
23 Nov: The Brazilian Fans Meet
25 Nov: Fiesta Mexicana
26 Nov: Cymru Paints Red for Welsh Fans
27 Nov: Portuguese Fans Meet
Timings: Until 18 December 2022, 12 pm onwards
Location: Doha Sports Park
Tickets: QR 150 - QR 260
Monsoon Wedding Musical
Image credit: Qatar Creates
Award-winning film director Mira Nair brings her iconic film Monsoon Wedding to life in a new musical adaptation.
Timings: 17-27 Nov 2022, 5 pm - 8 pm
Location: Abdul Azizi Nasser Theatre
Tickets: Starts at QR 200, Free or discounted with One Pass
"The Fisherman’s dream"
Image credit: Rixos Qetaifan Island North Doha
The Fisherman’s Dream encapsulates Qatar's rich history, culture, and amazing growth over the past decades. The production will be a visual spectacle of acrobats, contortionists, slack walkers, and dancers.
Timings: 19 Nov 2022 to 5 Jan 2023
Operating hours: 19-28 Nov 2022 at 6:30 pm
Operating hours: 29 Nov-5 Jan 2023 at 7:30 pm
Location: Linear Park canal, Qetaifan Island North
Tickets: Free
Industrial Area Fan Zone
Image credit: Supreme Committee of Delivery & Legacy
Fans can watch the World Cup matches live at the Industrial Area Fan Zone. There will also be Asian and international performances, activations, live entertainment, and food and beverage stands.
How to get there: Free Zone metro station (Red line), M140 metrolink bus
New Industrial Area Festival Zone
Image credit: Supreme Committee of Delivery & Legacy
The festivities here will greet fans with live match screening on the big screen, musical shows, Asian and international performances, exciting sports competitions, and raffle draws with amazing prizes.
Timings: 18 Nov-18 Dec, 4 pm to 10 pm
Location: Street No. 55, New Industrial Area
Tickets: Free, no Hayya Card required
How to get there: Free Zone metro station (Red line), M140 metrolink bus, L510 and L509 Karwa bus
Al Khor Fan Zone
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Aside from live match screening on the big screen, there will be Asian and international performances, fun activations, live entertainment, free Wi-Fi, and food and beverage stands.
3 pm to 1 am (29 Nov - 6 Dec, 9 - 10 Dec, 13 - 14 Dec)
Location: Al Khor Sports Complex
Tickets: Free, no Hayya Card required
How to get there: Lusail metro station (Red line), R702 Karwa bus
Msheireb Downtown
Image credit: Mandarin Oriental Doha
Msheireb Downtown Doha events are one to look forward to as it will hold a series of exciting events and activations to celebrate Qatar's hosting of the biggest football tournament in the world.
Timings: Different
Location: Msheireb Downtown
Tickets: Some events are ticketed
How to get there: Msheireb station (Red, Green or Gold Line)
UK Festival
Image credit: British Council Qatar
Various cultural events and activities await you at the 2022 UK Festival. Expect DJ shows, illustration projects, photography exhibitions and more!
Timings: 23-29 Nov 2022, 12 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Katara Cultural Village; Museum of Islamic Park
Tickets: Free
Doha Festival City
Image credit: Press Release
A series of world-class live entertainment and football-centric activities await you at Doha Festival City from 17 November until 18 December.
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