Qatar unveils packed line-up of events & activities for July 2025
Exhibitions
Museum goers can enjoy a series of insightful exhibitions throughout July. At the Museum of Islamic Art, In the Realms of Mecca: A Journey through the Rituals of Hajj and Umrah continues through to December 30, offering a deep dive into the significance of pilgrimage in Islam. Also on view is A Seat at the Table: Food & Feasting in the Islamic World, running until November 8, which explores culinary traditions across the Islamic world through more than 100 artefacts and video installations.
At Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Qatar: Close to My Soul (until August 9) presents a journey through the evolution of modern and contemporary art in Qatar, while Your Ghosts Are Mine: Expanded Cinemas, Amplified Voices (also until August 9) brings together over 40 artists and filmmakers from the Arab world, Africa and Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, the LATINOAMERICANO Exhibition at the National Museum of Qatar offers its final days (until July 19), highlighting more than a century of Latin American art through a selection of over 170 works.
Festivals, Shows and Summer Activations
Summer comes alive with major activations across Doha. Scoop by the Sea continues daily at West Bay Beach through to August 13, offering an ice cream-themed beachfront experience for families, while Summer Fun at Msheireb Downtown Doha brings engaging activities to the heart of the city until August 31. The Summer Bazaar runs at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) until July 9.
At DECC, the third edition of Qatar Toy Festival runs from July 6 to August 4, offering interactive zones, performances, and themed workshops. Shoppers can also explore the Doha Summer Trade & Shopping Exhibition from July 16 to August 4 at the same venue.
Live entertainment continues across multiple stages. The Kaifan Block 1 theatrical play will be performed at Katara Cultural Village's Opera Theatre fromJuly 2- 5, while V.Unbeatable Dance Crew from America's Got Talent will deliver back-to-back shows at Mall of Qatar from July 3-12. The World Music Festival returns to Aspire Ladies Hall, featuring December Avenue & Gloc-9 on July 3 and Adnan Sami on July 4. Meanwhile, TJ Monterde performs live at Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) on July 11, followed by the Hide and Seek theatrical play on July 18.
Workshops and Camps
A variety of creative and educational experiences await younger audiences. Ezdan Mall Al Wakra will host the Little Chef Workshop from July 3–12, offering hands-on cooking fun. Kids Summer Camp: Clay & Play by Jthoor takes place at M7 from July 6–10, while Cyanotype on Cotton Fabric, a printmaking workshop, runs at Msheireb M7 on July 5.
Young learners can also participate in fully sponsored academic programmes by Hamad Bin Khalifa University, including the Mukhayamna Quantum Computing Camp (July 6–10 at Education City) and the Mukhayamna Cybersecurity Camp (July 13–17 at the Qatar Computing Research Institute). The Aspire Summer Camp also begins on July 13 at the Aspire Ladies Sport Hall, continuing through to August 7.
Museum professionals, educators and creatives can join the Gamification in Museums (Advanced) workshop at the National Museum of Qatar on July 9, exploring digital innovation in exhibition design and visitor engagement.
For those keen to explore creativity and sustainability, Katara Art Studios will host a trio of workshops celebrating World Environment Day: Making Plant Pots (July 25), Make a Glowing Insect (July 26), and 3D Art from the Marine Environment (July 29). Museum professionals and game designers can join the Gamification in Museums workshop at the National Museum of Qatar on July 9.
Additionally, the Sports All Summer Camp at Lusail Sports Arena will run from July 29 to August 7, offering a structured environment for children to stay active and engaged.
Nature and Exploration
Nature enthusiasts can join the Whale Sharks of Qatar experience at Al Ruwais Port until September 19, offering a rare chance to observe one of the world's largest natural gatherings of whale sharks in the waters off Qatar's northern coast. Book your tour through this link https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/events-calendar/whale-shark-season
For more information on Qatar Calendar's 2025 events, visit www.visitqatar.com, download the Visit Qatar app, and follow @QatarCalendar on social media.
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