From sporting championships to festivals and star-studded exhibitions, January and February will showcase more than 25 events.
Doha, Qatar: As the country continues to welcome football fans from across the region, Qatar Tourism has released a special edition of the Qatar Calendar, celebrating Qatar’s 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.
Sheikha Noor Abdulla Al Thani, Acting Head of Tourism Events and Festivals Organising Section at Qatar Tourism, said: “We are delighted that visitors and residents can experience Qatar’s rich culture and heritage with a diverse line-up of events. The Qatar Calendar product allows visitors to have a go-to source for navigating what is happening across the country, as we continue to accommodate even more visitors from around the world.”
Running until February 10, the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 will take place across nine stadiums. Fans can head to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Fan Activities across stadiums in Qatar; celebrations at Hello Asia at Lusail Boulevard; and Sikkat Wadi Msheireb also celebrates 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 Al Shaqab.
Qatar Camel Festival will be until February 15 in Al Shahaniya. The World Aquatics Championships Doha 2024 Festival will be from February 2 to 18. Adrenaline seekers can witness a world of parachuting and loops during the 6th FAI World Paramotor Slalom Championships at Lusail Boulevard, on February 1-14.
Visitors and residents can participate in Shop Qatar 2024 for a chance to win incredible prizes, until January 27. Food connoisseurs can also experience a world of flavours at the Qatar International Food Festival on February 7-17 in Al Bidda Park. Qatar Kite Festival 2024, from January 25 to February 3, will showcase a vibrant collection of colourful kites in Old Doha Port.
Events celebrating Qatar’s culture and heritage will continue where falconry hunters can honour country’s roots and traditions at Marmi Festival, until January 27, or visit the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival running until February 11.
Celebrating 20 years of luxury and opulence, this year’s edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition will be from February 5 to 11. A ladies-only exhibition is taking place at Galleria Alhazm, from January 25 to February 2. Visitors who missed out can also explore the Doha Expo 2023, the region’s inaugural horticultural exhibition, until March 28.
Qatar Museums also announced the first edition of Design Doha, on February 24-28. Additionally, the ‘Shattered’ exhibition is running at the Museum of Islamic Art until May 7, depicting works by 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, and Nassif Zeytoun concert on February 3 at Qatar National Convention Centre.
