Qatar Live Events
World-class sport, culture, and entertainment in the Gulf's most ambitious destination
Qatar has invested massively in becoming a world-class events destination — from the 2022 FIFA World Cup to the annual Qatar International Food Festival, the Ajyal Film Festival, and a growing calendar of international concerts and sporting events. The country's state-of-the-art venues, warm winter climate, and ambitious cultural vision make it one of the most exciting events destinations in the Middle East.
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Qatar International Food Festival
A celebration of global cuisine in the heart of Doha
The Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) is one of the Middle East's premier food events — an annual celebration of global cuisine held in Doha every spring. The festival brings together top chefs, food trucks, cooking demonstrations, and culinary experiences from around the world, reflecting Qatar's extraordinary multicultural population and its ambition to become a global food destination.
Event Highlights
- One of the Middle East's premier food festivals
- Top chefs and food trucks from around the world
- Held at the beautiful Katara Cultural Village
- Reflects Qatar's extraordinary multicultural population
- Free entry — just pay for food
What to Do There
- Sample cuisine from 50+ countries
- Watch live cooking demonstrations by top chefs
- Attend food and beverage workshops
- Explore Katara Cultural Village
- Try traditional Qatari dishes like machboos and harees
Event Info
Next Event
March–April (annual)
Location
Katara Cultural Village, Doha
Duration
10 days
Ticket Price
Free entry; food from QAR 10
Travel Tips
- ·March–April is Qatar's best weather — warm and dry
- ·Katara Cultural Village is beautiful to explore beyond the festival
- ·Combine with a visit to the Museum of Islamic Art and Souq Waqif
- ·The festival is free to enter — budget for food and drinks
- ·Doha has excellent international restaurants year-round
Doha Film Institute Events
World cinema and Arab filmmaking at the heart of Qatar's cultural vision
The Doha Film Institute (DFI) is Qatar's premier cultural institution for cinema — organising the annual Ajyal Film Festival, year-round screenings at Katara Cultural Village, and supporting Arab filmmakers through grants and training. The DFI has helped establish Doha as one of the Arab world's most important centres for film culture and production.
Event Highlights
- Qatar's premier institution for cinema culture
- Year-round screenings at Katara Cultural Village
- Annual Ajyal Film Festival in November
- Focus on Arab cinema and international co-productions
- Supports Arab filmmakers through grants and training
What to Do There
- Attend film screenings at Katara
- Visit the Ajyal Film Festival in November
- Attend filmmaker Q&A sessions
- Explore Katara Cultural Village
- Combine with a visit to the Museum of Islamic Art
Event Info
Next Event
Year-round screenings; Ajyal Festival in November
Location
Katara Cultural Village & various venues, Doha
Duration
Year-round
Ticket Price
From QAR 30 (£6)
Travel Tips
- ·Check the DFI website for the current screening schedule
- ·Katara Cultural Village is a beautiful destination in itself
- ·November (Ajyal Festival) is one of Doha's best months
- ·Many screenings are subtitled in English
- ·Combine with a visit to Souq Waqif for a full cultural day
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