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Looking for fun things to do in Qatar this week? Whether you’re planning a family outing, a creative weekend with the kids, or just want to explore what’s happening around town, we’ve got you covered! Here’s your weekly roundup of the events happening across Qatar from May 25 to 31, 2025.
This summer, take the plunge into the ultimate chill-out experience at Hilton Salwa Beach Resort’s ICE-Themed Pool Party! Perfect for the whole family, the event offers a full day of refreshing fun, live entertainment, and icy delights designed to keep you cool while the party heats up.
Tajheezat Eid Al Adha Trade Fair 2025 is a vibrant marketplace, which is the perfect destination to prepare for Eid Al Adha, with a wide selection of vendors offering essential items for the festive season.
Visitors can explore a variety of products, including Eid clothing, homeware, perfumes, and much more. Whether you’re shopping for gifts, decor, or fashion, the trade fair offers something for everyone in a festive and family-friendly atmosphere.
23 May 2025 – 5 June 2025
03:00 pm – 10:00 pm
South Parking, Katara Cultural Village
Free
Get ready for a family-friendly experience filled with exciting games, delicious snacks, and upbeat vibes! Junior’s is the place to be every Saturday this May, offering a perfect mix of fun and relaxation for kids and parents alike.
31 May 2025
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Junior’s Ain Khaled, Wakrah and Al Sadd
Free
The Qatar Outlet Exhibition 2025 is back with its 3rd and biggest edition yet! This five-day shopping celebration brings together top international and local brands under one roof. Shoppers can expect unbeatable discounts, special offers, and exciting deals. Get ready for an unmatched outlet shopping experience where luxury meets affordability.
May 28 – June 1, 2025
Saturday to Thursday – 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday – 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Doha Exhibition and Convention Center
Free admission for all visitors.
Al-Mihrab is a captivating photography exhibition by artist Khalid Al-Musallamany, showcasing a visual journey through Qatar’s mosques, organized by Qatar Museums as part of the Tasweer Photo Festival .
April 20 – June 20
Saturday – Thursday: 9am – 7pm
Friday: 1:30pm – 7pm
Fire Station (Gallery 3)
Free
Get ready for an exciting adventure at Angry Birds World, Doha Festival City! The Treasure Hunt is ON! From May 1 to 31, join the fun every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and take part in a thrilling treasure hunt. Complete the challenge, discover the hidden treasure, and win awesome prizes! It’s the perfect weekend activity for kids and families.
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday ; From May 1 – May 31
4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Angry Birds World, Doha Festival City
Free
The Cultural Village Foundation, Katara invites families and space enthusiasts to a series of exciting movie screenings at Al Thuraya Planetarium throughout May 2025. Held in Building 41 at Katara Cultural Village, the screenings feature a lineup of fascinating 2D and 3D films that explore the mysteries of space, astronomy, and the universe.
Screenings will take place twice a day, with the first show at 5:00 PM and the second show at 6:00 PM. Highlights include films such as The Universe, The Astronaut (3D), Travelling with Light, Space Oases (3D), Polaris (3D), and The Origin of the Universe. All age groups are welcome to attend, making this a perfect family-friendly event in Doha. Booking is available online only, with E-Tickets released one day before each show via the Katara website. Attendees are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before the showtime for registration, as seats are limited.
May 5, May 7 ,May 19, May 21, May 26, May 28
5:00PM, 6:00PM
Al Thuraya Planetarium
Free
A Seat at the Table: Food & Feasting in the Islamic World is a captivating exhibition that explores rich culinary traditions from the emergence of Islam to the present day. Visitors will discover how trade influenced food culture, how courtly etiquette shaped social customs, and how key historical developments continue to impact dining experiences across the Islamic world.
22 May – 8 November 2025
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday: 9am–7pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am–9pm
Friday: 1:30pm–7pm
Museum of Islamic Art
Ultraleggera is a major exhibition co-produced by Qatar Auto Museum (QAM), Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile (MAUTO) in Turin, and Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar).
Curated by VCUarts Qatar’s Simone Carena, Marzia Gandini, and Gautam Sen, the exhibition features sketches, prototypes, archival materials, and original models. It also includes cutting-edge 3D-printed installations by VCUarts Qatar students from the 2024 Moving Interiors with Marcello Gandini Masterclass, celebrating Gandini’s enduring impact on design.
April 22 – June 2
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9am–7pm
Tuesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am– 9pm
Friday: 1:30pm–7pm
National Museum of Qatar, Gallery 13
OliOli® Colour Factory is welcoming all ages to step into a world of creativity in an incredible new temporary exhibition. Explore the magic behind colours and bring your imagination to life as you discover the colours of the rainbow in new and exciting ways.
April 24 – June 30
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
OliOli
QAR 165 — 2-hour All-Access ticket (1 Child + 1 Adult)
QAR 185 — 3-hour All-Access ticket (1 Child + 1 Adult)
Starting 7 May, Ladies Day returns to Sea Caves Waterpark, located inside Desert Falls Water and Adventure Park at Salwa Beach Resort! Every Wednesday from 3 PM to 9 PM, the park becomes a private paradise just for ladies. Whether you’re relaxing solo or splashing around with friends, this is your time to shine.
Every Wednesday
3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sea Caves Waterpark at Desert Falls
Adult (above 1.2m height): QAR 195
Junior (below 1.2m height): QAR 150
Adult with Combo Meal: QAR 235
Junior with Combo Meal: QAR 180
Your Ghosts Are Mine: Expanded Cinemas, Amplified Voices brings together over 40 visionary filmmakers and artists from the Arab world, Africa, and Southeast Asia. It features ten thematic sections across seven galleries, exploring powerful ideas like deserts, ruins, borders, and the cosmos. Visitors will experience a rich mix of genres—fiction, documentary, animation, memoir—blending fantasy and tradition, spirituality and postcolonial perspectives. This exhibition expands the definition of cinema and positions it firmly within global art history.
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9am–7pm
Monday: Closed
Thursday: 9am– 9pm
Friday: 1:30pm–7pm
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Education City
Free
Qatar: Close to My Soul is a powerful exhibition offering a poetic journey into the heart of Qatar’s past and present through its art. Curated by Fatima Mostafawi, this exhibition draws from the personal collection of Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani, showcasing artworks from the late 1960s onward. The exhibition is divided into three thematic sections. The first of these, O’mri Qatar, explores how artists draw inspiration from traditional architectural and natural landscape. The second, Dewdrops, features works portraying society, and the third, Boundless Expanse, presents various experiments in abstraction and hurruffiya, an art form incorporating Arabic letterforms.
Until 9 August 2025
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9am–7pm
Monday: Closed
Thursday: 9am– 9pm
Friday: 1:30pm–7pm
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Education City
Free
The landmark exhibition Latinoamericano | Modern and Contemporary Art offers an expansive overview of the continent’s artistic production through works by key artists from 1900 to the present. This unique showcase is part of the Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture.
Expect to see paintings, photographs, films, sculptures, installations, textiles, and popular cultural references—each offering a window into the region’s identity and art historical narratives.
April 21 – July 29
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9am–7pm
Tuesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am– 9pm
Friday: 1:30pm–7pm
National Museum of Qatar
Free
A full month of creativity awaits young artists in Qatar! The Creative Program for Kids & Teens by OneStop Workshop is kicking off at Lensbuddy Studio with exciting weekly workshops starting from 8th May. Held every Thursday at 7:00 PM, this engaging program invites boys and girls to explore their creativity through hands-on art sessions. Each week, participants will complete a unique craft project.
Kids can join individual sessions or opt for the full program at a discounted price of QAR 599 for all four workshops. All materials are provided, children just need to bring their creative spirit!
Every Thursday, starting from May 8
7:00PM
Lensbuddy Studio
Macrame Wall Hanging (Small) – QAR 180
Wood Slice Painting – QAR 160
Mosaic Coaster – QAR 200
Air-Dry Clay Mirror Frame – QAR 200
Wafa al-Hamad: Sites of Imagination is the first-ever museum exhibition exploring the remarkable 40-year career of Wafa al-Hamad (1964–2012), a Qatari artist, educator, and designer known for her fusion of Arabic calligraphy, abstraction, optical illusions, and dreamlike visuals. The exhibition presents a diverse range of her work including watercolor, oil painting, woodwork, digital art, and archival materials. It draws from Mathaf’s permanent collection along with special loans, providing a unique insight into both global and Gulf influences on modern Arab art.
Until 9 August 2025
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9am–7pm
Monday: Closed
Thursday: 9am– 9pm
Friday: 1:30pm–7pm
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Education City
Free
Experience the Al Raqim exhibition, featuring exceptional works from the Al-Raqim Calligraphy Competition, an international initiative celebrating the mastery of Arabic calligraphy. Showcasing a distinguished selection of global calligraphers, the exhibition highlights Arabic calligraphy as a vital expression of Islamic heritage, artistic excellence, and cultural identity. It also reflects Qatar’s commitment to nurturing artistic innovation and fostering creative dialogue on a global scale.
Until 21 June 2025
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday: 9am–7pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am– 9pm
Friday: 1:30pm–7pm
Museum of Islamic Art
Free
Art and Design Now is VCUarts Qatar’s year-end exhibition, presenting the work of over 70 graduating students from the Class of 2025. The show highlights creative projects across various disciplines including Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Painting + Printmaking, Art History, and the MFA in Design. Also featured are works by Art Foundation freshmen and students from the Kinetic Imaging department, offering a broad view of Qatar’s emerging artistic talent.
May 5 – July 5
Saturday-Thursday: 11am–9pm
Friday: 3:30pm–9pm
Gallery 2, M7 in Msheireb Downtown Doha
Free
For a full list of events, Click here to view all events.
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.