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Qatar Invites Visitors This June to Enjoy Unique Family Experiences Amidst Eid Al-Adha Festivities
Qatar – Doha – 2nd June 2025: This June, Qatar invites visitors from across the region to enjoy a memorable festive atmosphere filled with celebrations, cultural discoveries, family entertainment, and world-class events.
Eid Al Adha Celebrations
Many exciting activations are planned across Qatar to mark Eid Al Adha. City Center Mall transforms into a floral wonderland with the Eid Al Adha Flower Event from June 4–15. Fireworks shows will light up Katara Cultural Village from June 6 to 8, and Al Wakrah Old Souq from June 6 to 9.
At Mall of Qatar, the Brazilian Samba Show brings the energy of carnivals to Qatar with live drums and vibrant roaming parades. Feel the rhythm of the carnival at the Oasis Stage, with shows daily from June 6–14.
Eid Al Adha Celebrations at Msheireb Downtown Doha will kick-off from June 6-10 offering a variety of fun-filled activities for families, while Eid Al Adha Celebrations at Tawar Mall offers three days of events featuring a variety of family-friendly activities. Families seeking a short break can escape to the Eid Getaway at Regency Sealine Camp, running from June 5–13.
Running until June 5, visitors can explore the Tajheezat Eid Al Adha Trade Fair at South Parking, Katara Cultural Village, a one-stop destination for Eid shopping, gifts and fashion.
Exhibitions
Throughout June, art and culture remain at the forefront of Qatar's offerings for visitors. At Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Wafa al-Hamad: Sites of Imagination continues its run until August 9. Also at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, 'Daoud Aoulad Syad, Territories of the Instant' is on display until June 20, showcasing three decades of evocative Moroccan photography.
Katara Cultural Village at Gallery 45 and 46 is hosting Refractions: Tasweer Project Awards, highlighting the visual storytelling of Arab photographers until June 20, while Threads of Light: Stories from the Tasweer Single Image Awards is on view at Company House at Msheireb Museums until June 20.
At Fire Station Gallery 3, 'Al-Mihrab' Exhibition by Khalid Al-Musallamany, in collaboration with Tasweer Photo Festival, presents a striking photographic exploration of Qatar's mosques, capturing their spiritual depth and architectural beauty in both black and white and colour until June 20.
Design enthusiasts can visit Ultraleggera: A Design Journey with Marcello Gandini Between Italy and Qatar, open at National Museum of Qatar – Gallery 13, offering a deep dive into the creative mind behind some of the world's most iconic automotive designs, running until June 2.
Performances and Family Entertainment
The month also features a packed schedule of family-friendly shows. Theatre enthusiasts can catch Al-Bayt Al-Maskoon Theatrical Play at the Drama Theater, Katara Cultural Village, from June 6-12. In addition, U Venue Theater will showcase Maskon Laila Theatrical Play for two days, June 7 and 8. Children can enjoy live performances of Sonic the Hedgehog at Palace Vendome Mall from June 5–14 or explore the creative universe of Blippi's Garage at Doha Festival City from June 8 –14, as well as the LEGO® Shows 2025 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) from June 7 – 22.
Cultural Events and Workshops
On June 2, the Fire station museum is hosting Gond Art: A Folk Art from the Heart of India with Surabhi Gaikwad. Families can also take part in Family Day: Islamic Culinary Traditions, which offers an engaging look at the evolution of food culture from the early Islamic era to the present. The experience highlights historical influences, the role of trade, and how dining customs helped to shape social and courtly life at Museum of Islamic Art on June 14.
Meanwhile, Summer Fun Awaits at Msheireb Downtown Doha brings a variety of child-friendly activities, workshops, and games starting from June 16 until August 31, while Scoop by the Sea activations along the coastlines of Doha will take place from June 18 until August 13 at West Bay Beach.
Sports and Competitions
For sports enthusiasts, the FIBA 3×3 U23 Youth League – Basketball returns with fast-paced action and elite youth athletes competing at local courts. Taking place from June 12–18 at Qatar Basketball Federation Hall, this championship offers an electrifying atmosphere for fans of all ages.
Women can also enjoy exclusive access to Ladies' Day at Sea Caves Water Park every Wednesday until August 8, with the venue offering a private and family-friendly aquatic experience at Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas.
Music and Arts
On June 4, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Elgar's Enigma Variations at Katara Village – Opera House, presenting an evening of classical music. Candlelight concerts return with a refined twist at the Museum of Islamic Art: Candlelight: Queen Vs. ABBA on June 13 and Candlelight: Tribute to Adele will take place at Four Seasons Doha on June 21 offering live musical tributes in an atmospheric setting.
Just a short flight from neighbouring countries, travellers can easily enjoy the best of Qatar's tourism offering, from luxurious resorts to a diverse cultural and entertainment scene.
For more information on Qatar Calander's 2025 events, visit download the Visit Qatar app, and follow @QatarCalendar on social media.
