Qatar International Food Festival 2026
The Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) 2026 will take place at the 974 Stadium Precinct, bringing together world-class cuisine, live entertainment, workshops, and special attractions such as the Michelin Guide Village and The Cooking Studio. Visitors can enjoy exclusive creations from MICHELIN-starred chefs, explore over 100 kiosks and nearly 30 restaurants and cafés, and taste global flavours across themed food districts.
Beyond the food, the festival offers nightly fireworks, dazzling drone shows, movie screenings, kids’ workshops, and family-friendly performances. New highlights include QIFF Juniors for children, the QIFF Ring with fun competitions like watermelon eating and cupcake decorating, and a VIP dining experience with gourmet menus and intimate dinners by renowned chefs.
Event Details
Free
- Date
- Location
- Timing
Sunday – Wednesday: 4:00PM – 11:00PM
Thursday – Saturday: 3:00PM – 1:00AM
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The Cooking Studio : Where flavours meet creativity
Food Zones & Hundreds of Kiosks : A global feast for every taste
Live Entertainment : Non-stop fun for the whole family
QIFF Juniors : Big fun for little foodies
QIFF Ring : Where food meets fun and competition
Open Fire Zone by Steve Harvey : Featuring US Celebrity Chefs
On 15 and 16 January, three celebrated US culinary masters take center stage to showcase bold open-fire techniques and flame-kissed signature dishes. Watch as they transform fire and flavour into unforgettable creations.
Featuring:
Moe Cason · Melissa Cookston · Bob Trudnak
International F&B Vendors : Iconic flavours from renowned kitchens
Six standout international vendors serve slow-smoked BBQ, flame-grilled favourites, and soulful comfort food throughout the festival. Each brings unique flavours and culinary heritage to the QIFF experience.
Vendors include:
Island Seafood · Odoms and Sons · Sylvia’s Restaurant · Black Girls Grilling · RD’s BBQ · Doug’s North Carolina BBQ
Food Challenges & Food Trivia
Jump into daily food challenges designed for friends and families. From creative tasks to timed eating challenges, these activities are all about fun, energy, and friendly competition. Choose your slot, arrive early, and compete for exciting prizes.
Take the stage for Food Trivia, an exciting quiz-style game where participants press the buzzer and answer food-related questions as quickly as possible. Compete against others, climb the leaderboard, and win valuable prizes—just like on TV, only tastier.
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Note: Please be advised that the event details provided are based on the latest information available from the organizers and are subject to change. We recommend confirming all event details directly with the organizer before making any plans.