Whether you’re a culture lover or a sports fan, these are the top 5 events to plan your visit around.
1. Celebrate 15 years of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art – 31 October 2025 – 8 August 2026
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art marks an important milestone with Resolutions: Celebrating 15 Years of Mathaf, an exhibition that features its permanent collection of modern and contemporary art. The display invites visitors to delve into the museum’s history and origins, tracing its evolution and legacy as a home for Arab modern and contemporary artistic expression.
2. 25N 51E Music Festival – 30 January
Taking place on 30 January, the 25N 51E Music Festival is set to transform Doha’s revolutionary waterfront venue, Stadium 974, into a high-energy hub of electronic dance music and visual spectacle. The striking venue will host an unforgettable night of pulsating beats, futuristic stage design, laser displays and more.
3. Inaugural Art Basel Qatar – 5-7 February
This February, the inaugural Art Basel Qatar launches in the heart of Doha at the M7 Msheireb Cultural Forum and across the Doha Design District in downtown Msheireb. The new fair will showcase Qatar’s vibrant cultural scene and spotlight the MENA region’s dynamic arts ecosystem.
4. MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar – 10-12 April
The fourth round of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship is taking place this April at the iconic Lusail International Circuit (LIC) with the entire weekend run exclusively under the floodlights for a full programme of night racing. Featuring a 22‑rider grid packed with champions and rising stars, the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar promises close racing on track and an electrifying buzz around the circuit all weekend long.
5. Design Doha Biennale 2026 – 12 April-30 June
The Design Doha Biennale is back for its second edition. Taking place from 12 April to 30 June, the event will see the coming together of museums, cultural venues, public spaces and urban sites across Doha, inviting visitors to move around the city and immerse themselves in the cultural tapestry of Qatar.
