As the country continues to welcome football fans from across the region, Qatar Tourism (QT) has released a special edition of the Qatar Calendar, celebrating the football fever during the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023.
From sporting championships to festivals and star-studded exhibitions, January and February will showcase more than 25 events, demonstrating once again the country’s ability to host world-class events, supported by its curated infrastructure.
Fans can head to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Fan Activities across stadiums in Qatar, or celebrations at Hello Asia at Lusail Boulevard, running until February 10.
Sikkat Wadi Msheireb will also celebrate the tournament with the Asian Sikka running until February 10. Equestrian enthusiasts can witness more than 115 horses during the Doha Tour 2024, taking place until February 11, at the Longines Arena – Al Shaqab.
Other sporting celebrations include the Qatar Camel Festival (until February 15) at Labsir Square in Al-Sheehaniya.
The World Aquatics Championships Doha 2024 Festival (February 2 – February 18) will host 2,600 athletes from more than 190 countries to compete in water sports such as swimming, high diving, and water polo at Aspire Dome, Old Doha Port, and Hamad Aquatic Centre.
Adrenaline seekers can witness a world of parachuting and loops during the 6th FAI World Paramotor Slalom Championships at Lusail Boulevard, from February 1 – 14.
Visitors and residents can participate in Shop Qatar 2024, running until January 27, for a chance to win incredible prizes. Food connoisseurs can also experience a world of flavours with over 100 food stalls at the Qatar International Food Festival (February 7 – 17), at the Expo Family Zone in Al Bidda Park.
Qatar Kite Festival 2024 (January 25 – February 3) will showcase a vibrant collection of colourful kites soaring across the Doha skyline in Old Doha Port.
Events celebrating Qatar’s culture and heritage will continue where falconry hunters can honour country’s roots and traditions with the return of Marmi Festival 2024, taking place until January 27, or visit the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival running until February 11 to watch purebred horses compete.
Celebrating 20 years of luxury and opulence, this year’s edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (February 5 – 11), will unveil the finest jewellery collections and unite local, regional, and international brands under one roof at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.
A ladies-only exhibition is taking place at Galleria Alhazm, Zinatha Women Elegance (January 25 – February 2).
The first edition of Design Doha, a biennial event that will feature more than 100 designers from the Middle East and North African region, is scheduled from February 24 – 28.
Additionally, the ‘Shattered’ exhibition is running at the Museum of Islamic Art until May 7, depicting works by the Turkish artist, Feleksan Onar.
Modi & Rehab AlShamrani and Najwa Karam are set to perform at Katara Amphitheatre as part of Qatar Concerts 2024 on January 27 and February 1, respectively. Nassif Zeytoun is also preforming live on February 3 at the Qatar National Convention Centre.
Qatar Calendar
