The Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) is set to host a diverse lineup of cultural events, conferences and musical performances during September.
The 2nd Philippine Choral Festival, “Harmonic Horizons: Voices in Unity”, will take place on September 6 at Auditorium 3.

A musical show featuring the renowned Maharlikans Vocal Ensemble Philippines (MVEP), known as “The Maharlikans”, will see performers take centre stage alongside the Qatar Concert Choir, Liahona Doha Singers, The Sacred Voices, The Doha Players, and Tanghalang Overseas Pinoy.

September 16 will witness the launch of ConteQ Expo 2024 at the QNCC’s Exhibition Halls 5 to 9.

The event, hosted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Labour, and the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), is organised by NeXTfairs for Conferences and Exhibitions.

ConteQ Expo 2024 aims to showcase the latest research and breakthroughs in the construction and services sectors, offering cutting-edge solutions for enhancing productivity, quality, and efficiency.

The 5th Observance of the United Nations (UN) International Day to Protect Education from Attack will feature a high-level panel in Doha, led by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of the Education Above All Foundation and UN Sustainable Development Goals Advocate.

Themed The Human Cost of War, the event will focus on the devastating impact of war on children and the loss of education opportunities, particularly for those displaced by conflict.

It will bring together global leaders, experts, advocates, civil society, and youth, uniting in support of safeguarding education from attack.

The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) will be treating audiences to a series of live performances throughout September.

On September 13, “An Evening with R Strauss: Death, Drama & Discovery” at Auditorium 3 will feature three of Richard Strauss’s most evocative tone poems.

Conductor Elias Grandy will lead the orchestra through a unique journey of musical exploration.

September 17 sees the QPO presenting “Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique”, another exciting evening of orchestral works conducted by Grandy.

The diverse programme is set to showcase works by Prokofiev, Stravinsky, and Berlioz, pushing the boundaries of orchestral music.

Conducted by Frank Strobel, the QPO will return on September 29 to present “Heroes and Villains” at Auditorium 3.

This concert will take audiences through the world of cinema, celebrating the iconic scores of heroes and villains.

From the American West to the modern world of superheroes and villains, this concert will be a thrilling exploration of music’s ability to shape people’s perception.