Qatar is gearing up to host a series of multicultural events in September including art exhibitions, musical performances, and sport tournaments, according to Qatar Calendar.
The comprehensive guide for residents and visitors to navigate events across the country, is available through channels including a website and mobile app.
In a press statement, Sheikha Noor Abdulla al-Thani, head of Tourism Events and Festivals Organising Section at Qatar Tourism, said: “Through successful collaborations with our stakeholders, Qatar Calendar provides a diverse range of events that cater to all tastes, ages, and budgets.”
Qatar Calendar’s September edition unveils a packed roster of events.
‘Honour The Past, To Celebrate the Future: Qatar’s Educational Vision Exhibition’ is running now at Liwan Design Studios and Labs, displaying the journey of female education in Qatar from 1938-2006.
The exhibition highlights the first girls’ school in the country, Banat El Doha, founded by Amna Mahmoud al-Jaidah and the Ministry of Education, as well as its impact on multiple generations of women.
‘Mohamed Melehi: A Giant of Postcolonial Art in Morocco Exhibition’ is showcasing now at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art.
‘In the Footsteps of Ara Güler: Exploring the Photographer’s Legacy’, underway at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), is a special collaboration between the Ara Güler Museum in Istanbul and Qatar Museums, showing the life of the renowned photographer.
The ‘Space Art Exhibition: Cosmic Canvas’ is on display until September 20 at the Al Thurayya Planetarium, Katara – the Cultural Village. S’hail – Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition returns for its eighth edition from September 10-14 at Katara.
Geekdom at Lusail Boulevard is hosting ‘Geekend’ from September 12-14 with stage programmes, science-fiction shows, Geekend Market, Geekend Lounge, Board Game Area, Escape Game, and e-Sports tournaments.
ConteQ Expo 2024 will be held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) from September 16-18.
The Doha International Coffee Exhibition 2024 is set to take place from September 26-28 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC).
With the aim of supporting Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, Al-Markhiya Gallery, in co-operation with Qatar Red Crescent, is organising a fine art exhibition titled ‘The Sky Above Gaza... Imagine’ from September 17-November 7 at The Fire Station. It will feature the works of more than 50 artists from Qatar, Palestine, and several other Arab countries.
The Rouda Al Malki Exhibition is running until September 4 at QNCC. The Lawazim Trade Fair is ongoing until September 7 at the DECC, featuring abayas, jalabiyas, accessories, perfumes, and home and food supplies. The Family Shopping Fair will take place from September 22-October 8 at DECC.
‘70 Years of Theatre Gala – The Doha Players’ is set to take place at Radisson Blu on September 19 and 20. The ‘Hamra Street’ comedy musical will be held from September 26-28 at U Venue. The play, ‘Hind in the
Land of Sindh’, will be running from September 26-28 at the Drama Theater at Katara.
‘Philharmonic At The Library Arabic Nights from North Africa’ will be taking place at Qatar National Library on September 12 as part of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture.
An Evening with R. Strauss: Death, Drama, and Discovery will be taking place at QNCC on September 13 starting 7.30pm. Berlioz’ Symphonie Fantastique by Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra will be held on September 17 starting at 7.30pm at QNCC.
The ‘Russian Greats: Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky’ concert will be held on September 22, starting 9.30pm at the Opera House at Katara.
The ‘Heroes and Villains’ concert will be taking place at QNCC on September 29, from 7.30pm. Conductor Frank Strobel will showcase the journey of cinema’s greatest heroes and villains through orchestral performances of the most iconic film scores.
The ‘Family Day: Geometrical Shapes’ workshop will be held on September 14 at the MIA Atrium. City Center Doha is hosting a ‘Back to School’ event until September 28, where children can enjoy an array of activities such as crafts, colouring, balloon twisting, and more.
The ‘Diwani Intermediate Workshop’ will be led by Hussan Ahmed at MIA from September 7-28. Visitors who have previously learned the beginner ruq’ah script can learn Diwani, one of the most important Arabic scripts.
At Education City Stadium, the monthly ladies’ night will be held on September 4, featuring HIIT classes, community sessions, and different sports including boxing, table tennis, and fencing. In addition, the event will also feature a football tournament for women organised by football team Paris Saint Germain.
The Sealine Challenge 2024 is set to take place on September 28 at Sealine Beach, organised by Qatar Sports for All Federation. The running race is expected to feature 400 contestants for various distances.
QTerminals Qatar Classic will be hosted from September 28-October 5 at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. The 3rd Qatar Asian Junior Tournament for 14 years and under will be held from September 30 till October 5, at the same venue.
