Doha:Qatar Tourism has unveiled an extensive programme of events for October, featuring live music, theatre, comedy, international exhibitions, major sporting competitions, and family-friendly activities.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Qatar Calendar will offer a diverse range of events throughout the month, spanning locations from Lusail Boulevard to Fuwairit Kite Beach. The programme will culminate with the commencement of Qatar Sustainability Week on October 31.
Family-friendly entertainment includes the Fuwairit Break, running until October 17, and Geekend, which will bring three days of activities to the Geekdom Building at Lusail Boulevard from October 1 to 3. Additionally, the Mall of Qatar will host the MOQ Drift Show 2026 from October 21 to 31.
In sports, Savage Line 2026 will take place at West Walk on October 3, and the 5K Dash will return to Lusail Boulevard for its third edition on October 10. The FIP Promises Aspire Academy Padel event is scheduled at Aspire from October 15 to 18, while the QTRI Old Doha Port Aquathlon and National Aquathlon Championship 2026 will occur at Old Doha Port on October 17.
Doha will also host the Qatar World Cup 10-Ball 2026, featuring top 10-ball players, and the Qatar International Baja 2026 at Lusail International Circuit from October 28 to 31.
In arts and culture, the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 2026 continues at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center until October 3, and the 9th Edition of Zinatha Exhibition will be held at AlHazm Galleria. Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Hotel will host CardzCon on October 9 and 10.
The business and specialized exhibitions sector will see the return of Hospitality Qatar 2026 from October 12 to 14 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, focusing on hospitality, food, beverage, and tourism. Milipol Qatar 2026, showcasing advances in security and defence, will also take place there from October 20 to 22.
The 7th Edition of the Build Your House Exhibition 2026 is scheduled for October 26 to 28 at the Qatar National Convention Centre.
The month will conclude with the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week, organized by Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, taking place across various locations from October 31 to November 7.