Doha, Qatar: Your weekend just got better with a mix of sports, culture, family activities, shopping and traditional events across Qatar.
A variety of activities, including women-only races, exciting fitness challenges, camel racing, creative workshops and summer shopping, are lined up for everyone to enjoy.
Soul Elegance
August 15, 2026 | 12pm – 6pm
Qatar Museums
The programme in collaboration with the Qatari Women’s Association presents a full-day summer event celebrating creativity, wellbeing and community, including interactive workshops, enriching activities and a traditional Qatari hospitality-themed lunch.
Participants can join a day of creativity, connection and cultural experiences by emailing [email protected] to confirm their place. The programme is available in Arabic and English.
SFA Track Challenge 2026
August 14, 2026 | 10am-11am
Aspire Dome
Get ready for the Sports for All Track Races 2026! Enjoy a fun, family-friendly day of fitness and competition at Aspire Indoor Racecourse, with registration starting from QR75.
Download the QSFA App on Google Play and App Store
SFA Ladies Track Challenge 2026 – Race 7
August 14, 2026 | Starts from 10am
Aspire Dome
Qatar Sports for All Federation presents the SFA Ladies Track Challenge 2026, a women-only race series with up to 200 runners per event.
The races range from 30-minute timed runs to 5-minute challenges. No male participants or spectators are allowed inside the arena.
Entry fee of QR125 per race is applicable. Download the QSFA App on Google Play and App Store
Beat the heat - Race 4
August 14, 2026 | 6pm-10pm
The Strong Box, SBX, Doha
Race 4 is set to test speed, endurance and teamwork, with mixed teams of four athletes — two men and two women — competing for 60 minutes.
The team that records the highest combined running and SkiErg distance will take the win, under the event’s competition rules.
Check the registration more details here
Fourth Preliminary Camel Racetrack - 2km
August 15, 2026
Al-Shahaniya Camel Racetrack
The Summer Camel Racing Festival 2026 celebrates Qatar’s rich camel-racing heritage with competitive races, cultural activities, traditional experiences, and valuable prizes, bringing together enthusiasts and visitors from across the region.
Click here for more details on camel race
Drawtastic
August 15, 2026 | 4 - 6pm
Mathaf's Manara Art Studio
This is an interactive, fun-filled art session where creativity knows no limits.
Experience the freedom of expression at Drawtastic—a "no rules" zone where it's just you, your imagination, and a model waiting to be brought to life in any medium or style you choose.
Register for Drawtastic here
The 321 Summer Sports Fun Factory
Until August 29, 2026 |10am – 12pm; 4pm - 6pm
3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (3-2-1 QOSM)
This family-friendly summer programme available in both arabic and english languages, offers children, young people and families daily sessions featuring basketball, football, gymnastics, athletics, boxing, hockey, rugby and more.
Delivered with sports federations and clubs, the programme promotes teamwork, confidence and healthy lifestyles through coaching, games and sporting challenges. Register at [email protected]
Hala Summer Shopping Festival
August 14, 2026
Doha Festival City
Visit Qatar launched the Hala Summer Shopping Festival, a month-long shopping and dining activation as part of the Hala Summer campaign.
Four major raffle draws will take place, with a new draw hosted at a different participating mall each week. Doha Festival City will host this week’s draw as winners will be announced and awarded a range of exciting prizes, including five cars and cash prizes.
You can find out more information on all participating malls and restaurants here.
Open Call Application - Qatar Creates
Qatar Creates has opened applications for a range of creative opportunities spanning art, photography, design, sport and cultural exchange, offering participants opportunities to develop their practice, collaborate and engage with Qatar’s creative community.
More information on these opportunities, click here
