Qatar is grabbing headlines with the launch of its new events calendar for 2025-26. According to a report by Arabian News, Visit Qatar has rolled out one big, unified national events calendar for 2025–2026. It’s packed with the country’s ultimate playlist, featuring sport, culture, and entertainment. The launch itself was no glam affair. Backed by H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, Minister of Sports and Youth. It’s setting itself up as a year-round destination where the action never really stops.
Qatar’s Big Reveal, A Unified National Events Calendar for 2025–26
Let’s face it, tourism isn’t just about pretty hotels anymore. It’s about creating a flow of events that keep people flying in all year. As Chairman of Qatar Tourism, H.E. Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, pointed out, this calendar is a strategic milestone in aligning national institutions with private players to Arabian News. The goal? Boost tourism’s share of GDP and keep the momentum going post-World Cup.
And truth be told, it’s clever. By giving both organisers and visitors a single point of reference, Qatar is making life easier for everyone, whether you’re a die-hard sports fan or someone who just wants to catch a food festival.
What’s On The horizon
Sports:
- FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™
- FIFA U-17 World Cup
- FIFA Confederations Cup
- FIFA Intercontinental Cup (new addition)
- Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit
- T100 Triathlon World Championship Final 2025 (first-ever in the region)
Culture:
- Art Basel Qatar – Doha’s debut edition of the global art fair
- Doha Film Festival – a new platform connecting local filmmakers with the international cinema industry
Entertainment & Music:
- Russell Peters – performing as part of his Relax World Tour
- Concerts by Wael Kfoury, Angham, and Omar Khairat
Food & Lifestyle:
- Qatar International Food Festival
- Throwback Food Festival
- Sealine Season in Ras Brouq
Why it matters
And here’s the kicker: this isn’t just glossy PR material. With 25,000 print copies floating around every month, plus full digital access via the Visit Qatar app, website, and social channels, the calendar is both a pocket guide and a loudspeaker to the world. That’s how you keep residents engaged while tempting international visitors.
To be fair, this kind of centralisation isn’t new globally, but Qatar is adding its own flair by tying it to its development strategy. The big takeaway? You’ll know exactly when to book flights, whether you’re into Formula 1, fine art, or falafel festivals.
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A year-round stage
So yes, the ambition is big. By pulling all its events under one roof, Qatar isn’t just making life easier for residents and visitors. It’s making a point, loudly and proudly that it’s stepping into the global ring of tourism, culture, and sport. And with a line-up like this in Qatar Calendar 2025-26, well, it’s a tough one to argue against.
Cover Image Courtesy: Visit Qatar/Website
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