November 2026

A night race at Lusail International Circuit, with no Sprint this year. Book hotels early and check the official transport plan for race days.

MotoGP returns to Lusail under the floodlights. Three-day tickets are good value; check the shuttle times.

The design biennial runs until 31 January 2027, centred on Fereej Al Asmakh, with Arab Design Now and public installations across the city.

The Doha Film Institute’s festival, including the Ajyal youth programme at Katara. Check the screening schedule once it is published.

Forty-eight teams play at the Aspire Zone, with the final at Khalifa International Stadium.

Yachts, marine brands and watersports at Old Doha Port.

Arabian horses in the Longines Outdoor Arena at Al Shaqab.

The third edition of the coffee and hospitality show at Galleria Al Hazm.

The film composer’s show at the 974 Stadium Precinct.

Usually from November: desert camps, beach days and outdoor terraces reopen across Doha.

Flags go up across the city ahead of 18 December; Darb Al Saai usually opens in early December, and the Katara Dhow Festival runs 3–12 December.