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Posted On: 8 November 2022 08:00 pm
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Your guide to events during the World Cup

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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™

FIFA Fan Zone
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

Cultural activations
Image credit: Supreme Committee of Delivery and Legacy

Spectacular cultural activations await around every stadium.

FOR NON-HAYYA CARDHOLDERS

Coca-Cola Family Fun Zone

Coca-Cola Family Fun Zone
Image credit: Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas

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

Corniche fan zone
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

Arabian Village at Qetaifan North Lusail
Image credit: A.H.K. Enterprise

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
    • Arabian Experience - Starting from QR 250
    • Super Month: 30 Days - QR 2,500
  • Website: Click here

D’reesha Performing Arts Festival

D’reesha Performing Arts Festival 2022
Image credit: Qatar Foundation

D’reesha Performing Arts Festival will explore the nature of performing arts and engage a new generation of artists.

  • Timings: 11-17 December 2022, 3 pm - 8 pm
  • Location: Oxygen Park
  • Tickets: Free
  • How to get there: Education City metro station (Green Line)

The Pearl Island

guide to The Pearl-Qatar
Image Credit: Shutterstock

Arabia Experience

Arabian Cultural Tent, Traditional Products & Costumes, Henna Tattooing & Incense, Photography

  • Timings: 19 Nov-18 Dec 2022, 4 pm - 11 pm
  • Location: 2-6 La Croisette
  • Tickets: Free

Beach Centrale

Artificial Sandy Beach, Swimming Pools, Waterpark Rides, Kids Area, F&B Kiosks

  • Timings: 17 November - 18 December 18 2022, 12:30 pm - 5 pm
  • Location: Beach Centrale
  • Tickets: Residents of The Pearl Island only - QR 50 | Visitors - QR 100 | Children under 2 years - Free

The Pearl Fountain

At The Pearl Fountain, enjoy a lively water show, laser lights, and music.

  • Timings: 19 Nov-18 Dec 2022
    • Weekdays: 6 pm - 9 pm
    • Weekends: 6 pm - 10 pm
  • Location: 1 La Croisette, Porta Arabia
  • Tickets: Free

Medinafest

Roaming Parade, International Street Artists & Performers, African, Asian, European and American Themes

  • Timings: 19 Nov - 8 Dec 2022, 3 pm - 11 pm
  • Location: Medina Centrale
  • Tickets: Free

Porto Beat

Glowing Structures, DJ Performances, Marina Views

  • Timings: 19 Nov-18 Dec 2022, 3 pm - 11 pm
  • Location: 20-22 La Croisette
  • Tickets: Free

Qarnevale Quartier

Venetian Vibes, Masquerade Festival, Floating Art, Live Statues, Dance and Light Shows

  • Timings: 25 Nov- 4 Dec 2022, 4 pm - 9 pm
  • Location: Qarnevale Quartier Broadwalk
  • Tickets: Free

Duck Lake

Jogging/Walking Track, Cycling Track, Green Hills, Duck Feeding, Paddle Boats

  • Timings: 14 Nov-18 Dec 2022, 9 am - 5 pm
  • Location: Duck Lake
  • Tickets: Free

Katara Cultural Village

Image Credit: Shutterstock

Katara International Dhow Festival 2022

Katara International Dhow Festival hosts exciting artistic and musical activities, marine shows, and competitions.

  • Timings: 20 Nov-18 Dec 2022, 2 pm - 11 pm
  • Location: Katara Beach
  • Tickets: Free

Katara Fashion Show

Gulf designers will compete to achieve the best female dress inspired by traditional fabrics and motifs during the Katara Fashion Show.

  • Timings: 1-4 Dec 2022, 8 pm - 11 pm
  • Location: Amphitheater
  • Tickets: Free

Qatari Traditional Symphony Show

The Qatari Traditional Symphony Show will enthral music lovers and connect them with rich, traditional Qatari music.

  • Timings: 18 Nov-18 Dec 2022, 6 pm - 8 pm
  • 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

Lusail Boulevard
Image credit: www.downtownlusail.com

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.

  • Timings: Weekdays: 4 pm - 11 pm; Weekends: 4 pm - 1 am
  • Location: Lusail Marina Corniche
  • Tickets:
    • Adult - Starting from QR 75
    • Child - Starting from QR 55
    • Fast Track entry - Starting from QR 290
    • VIP Park entry - Starting from QR 320
    • Park Credits - Starting from QR 100
  • How to get there: Lusail Station (Red Line)

QetaiFAN Beach Fest

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.

  • Timings: 19 Nov-18 Dec 2022, from 10 am to 4 am
  • Location: Qetaifan Island North beachfront
  • Tickets:
    • General Admission (Early Bird) - QR 241
    • Premium - QR 1,850
    • VIP - QR 5,550

World Stage 2022

World Stage
Image credit: Alchemy Project

J Balvin

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

974 Beach Club
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

Geekdom 2022
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

    Arcadia Spectacular
    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

    Daydream Festival 2022: The Magical Lantern
    Image credit: Daydream Festival 2022: The Magical Lantern

    The Daydream Festival 2022: The Magical Lantern will host some of the world’s largest electronic and dance music artists.

    • Timings: 22 Nov-18 Dec 2022, from 3 pm to 3 am
    • Location: Doha Golf Club
    • 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

    MDL Beast Presents – 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

    The Backyard Doha
    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

    Monsoon Wedding Musical in Qatar
    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

    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.

    • Timings: 18 Nov-18 Dec
      • 3 pm to 10 pm (18-20 Nov, 7-8 Dec, 11-12 Dec, 15-18 Dec)
      • 10 am to 1 am (21-28 Nov)
      • 3 pm to 1 am (29 Nov-6 Dec, 9-10 Dec, 13-14 Dec)
    • Location: Cricket Stadium, Asian Town
    • Tickets: Free, no Hayya Card required
    • How to get there: Free Zone metro station (Red line), M140 metrolink bus

    New Industrial Area Festival Zone

    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

    Al Khor Fan Zone
    Image credit: Supreme Committee of Delivery & Legacy

    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.

    • Timings: 18 Nov- 18 Dec
      • 3 pm to 10 pm (18 - 20 Nov, 7 - 8 Dec, 11-12 Dec, 15 - 18 Dec)
      • 10 am to 1 am (21 - 28 Nov)
      • 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

    Mandarin Oriental Hotel - Msheireb
    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

    UK Festival 2022
    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

    dfc
    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.

    • Timings: 17 Nov- 18 Dec 2022, 4 pm - 12 am
    • Location: Doha Festival City
    • Tickets: Free

    Education City Stadium Fan Experience

    Education City Stadium Fan Experience
    Image credit: Press Release

    The Education City Stadium fan experience will offer an inclusive and welcoming environment for every supporter.

    Check them out and enjoy!

    • Timings: 22 Nov 2022-9 Dec 2022, 4 pm - 8 pm
    • Location: Education City
    • Tickets: Free

    Tawar Mall

    Tawar Mall
    Image credit: Press Release

    At Tawar Mall get mesmerised by the enchanting acts, witness an Enchanting Parade and take part in sports activities and other fun activations too!

    • Timings: Until 18 Dec 2022, 10 am - 6 pm
    • Location: Tawar Mall
    • Tickets: Free

    Bud World Club at the W Hotel & Residences

    bud-world-club-w-hotel-residences
    Image credit: Virgin Megastore

    Fans can celebrate the tournament at the newly announced late-night entertainment venue, the Bud World Club.

    • Timings: 21 Nov 2022-18 Dec 2022, 10 pm onwards
    • Location: W Hotel & Residences
    • Tickets: General Admission - Starting from QR 300

    Traditional Qatari Coffee Ceremony & Majlis Experience

    Traditional Qatari Coffee Ceremony & Majlis Experience at Al Wakrah
    Image credit: Embrace Doha

    Learn and experience Qatari hospitality in a traditional coffee ceremony at Embrace Doha's cultural house.

    • Timings: Until 18 Dec 2022, 10 am - 5 pm
    • Location: Embrace Doha, Al Wakrah
    • Tickets:
      • Adult - QR 260
      • Child - QR 130

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