Qatar Tourism has announced a packed programme of events taking place across Qatar throughout October, featuring live music, theatre and comedy, international exhibitions, sporting competitions and family-friendly entertainment.
According to Qatar Tourism, Qatar Calendar offers a wide range of activities throughout the month, with events taking place at locations including Lusail Boulevard and Fuwairit Kite Beach. The October programme will conclude with the start of Qatar Sustainability Week on October 31.
Family-Friendly Events
Family entertainment continues throughout October, with Fuwairit Break running until October 17.
Geekend will bring three days of activities to the Geekdom Building at Lusail Boulevard from October 1 to 3. Mall of Qatar will also host the MOQ Drift Show 2026 from October 21 to 31.
Sports Events and Competitions
October will feature several sporting competitions and activities across Qatar.
West Walk will host Savage Line 2026 on October 3, while the 5K Dash returns to Lusail Boulevard for its third edition on October 10.
FIP Promises Aspire Academy Padel will take place at Aspire from October 15 to 18. On October 17, Old Doha Port will host the QTRI Old Doha Port Aquathlon and National Aquathlon Championship 2026.
Doha will also welcome the Qatar World Cup 10-Ball 2026, bringing the world’s top 10-ball players together for the competition. Meanwhile, Lusail International Circuit will host the Qatar International Baja 2026 from October 28 to 31.
Arts, Culture and Exhibitions
The Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition 2026 will continue at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center until October 3.
AlHazm Galleria will host the 9th Edition of the Zinatha Exhibition, while Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel will host CardzCon from October 9 to 10.
Business and Specialised Exhibitions
Hospitality Qatar 2026 will return for its 11th edition at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center from October 12 to 14. The exhibition will bring together professionals from the hospitality, food, beverage and tourism sectors.
The same venue will host Milipol Qatar 2026 from October 20 to 22, showcasing innovations and technologies in the security and defence sectors.
The 7th Edition of the Build Your House Exhibition 2026 will take place at the Qatar National Convention Centre from October 26 to 28.
Qatar Sustainability Week
Rounding off the month, the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week will take place from October 31 to November 7 across multiple locations in Qatar.
The week is organised by Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future, a member of Qatar Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
With events spanning family entertainment, sports, culture, exhibitions and sustainability, October’s Qatar Calendar programme offers a broad range of activities taking place across the country.
