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Events in Qatar This Month: November–December 2026
The key events in Qatar for November–December 2026 with dates and venues, from the U-17 World Cup and F1 to the Intercontinental Cup and National Day, plus getting-there guides.
We update this page at the end of every month with Qatar's key events, dates and venues, plus links to our getting-there guides. Events can change, so always confirm with the organiser before you go.
Last updated: 13 November 2026
November 2026
| Dates | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 9–27 Nov | ITU Plenipotentiary Conference | DECC |
| 17–21 Nov | Kids Expo | QNCC |
| 17–22 Nov | Qatar Classic Cars Contest | Medina Centrale, The Pearl |
| 19 Nov – 13 Dec | FIFA U-17 World Cup (Aspire guide) | Aspire Zone |
| 21 Nov | UFC Fight Night | ABHA Arena |
| 27 Nov | Qatar East to West Ultra | Doha to Dukhan |
| 27–29 Nov | F1 Qatar Grand Prix (circuit guide) | Lusail International Circuit |
| All season | Lusail Winter Wonderland | Al Maha Island |
| Oct–Apr | Horse racing season | Al Rayyan Racecourse |
December 2026
| Dates | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 3–12 Dec | Katara Traditional Dhow Festival | Katara Beach |
| 5–6 Dec | Doha Forum | Doha |
| 7–9 Dec | Qatar Travel Mart | DECC |
| 9, 12, 16 Dec | FIFA Intercontinental Cup | Jassim bin Hamad; final at Ahmad bin Ali |
| 10–12 Dec | T100 Triathlon Final | Lusail Boulevard / Plaza |
| 13 Dec | U-17 World Cup final | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium |
| Dec (TBA) | Darb Al Saai | Umm Salal |
| 18 Dec | Qatar National Day: this year's slogan is "You Are the Nation's Treasure" | Nationwide |
| 20 Dec – 3 Jan | Mid-year school break | Nationwide |
| 31 Dec | New Year's Eve (programme TBA) | Usually Lusail Boulevard |
Coming in January 2027
- QIFF: 13–23 Jan, Lusail Stadium precinct
- Doha Marathon: 15 Jan
- Art Basel Qatar: 28–30 Jan
- Web Summit Qatar: 31 Jan – 3 Feb
Getting around in event season
- Roads are busiest on Thursdays, Fridays and big event nights, so leave early.
- Lusail Tram: at-grade stops such as Downtown Lusail and Lusail Stadium have been suspended since July 2026. Only Legtaifiya to Tarfat South is running, so check Qatar Rail first.
- Going to several events? A car gives you flexibility. Monthly rental is from QAR 1,299, daily from QAR 73.
Useful links
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