Things To Do This Weekend In Qatar (June 19-21, 2025)

Doha, Qatar: Summer will peak this weekend with the longest day and shortest night of the year, however, some events for this weekend are worth to focus on.

• Uber One subscription service launched in Qatar, offers discounts up to 10%
• Temporary road closure announced for this weekend

The Peninsula has curated some events of interest for a good family time and for things you can do during this weekend.

Whale sharks season 2025 June 20 - September 19, 2025
6am to 2pm
Al Ruwais Port, Northern Qatar

The Arabian Gulf is witnessing one of the world's most remarkable gathering of Whale sharks, lured by rich plankton waters and warm currents.

These majestic creatures will frequently breach the ocean surface to bath in the sunlight and feed themselves in large mesmerizing numbers, giving the spectators a glamorous sight straight out of National Geographic.

People wanting to experience this delight are welcome to join and book their one-day boat tours here !

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Adele
June 21, 2025
Varied times
Four Season Hotel Doha

'Hello!' 'Rumour has it,' 'Someone like you' might enjoy the 'Skyfall' Candelight concerts will bring to Doha.

A tribute to the popular artist Adele will have you 'Rolling in the deep' as you watch the artists 'Set fire to the rain,' make you 'feel her love' and 'Chasing pavements' enjoying the songs with a magical live music performance.

One thing for sure, they will not 'Go easy on you,' so bring your ready-to-enjoy ears and eyes and bask in the glory of Adele's musical universe.

Buy tickets here !

Candlelight Concert: The best of Hans Zimmer
June 21, 2025
Varied times
Four Season Hotel Doha

The main theme of this concert is of a 'Last Samurai,' a 'Chevaliers de Sangreal' of Da Vinci Code, a 'Maestro of the Holiday', a 'Day One' through 'Interstellar,' a 'Dark Knight of a Batman', and a 'Man of Steel,' brought to you as the best of Hans Zimmer remarkable soundtracks in this Candlelight Concert which will get you to say 'Now, we are free!' And make you experience a joy of a 'Gladiator' in his 'Homeland' of 'This Land,' such is the 'Time,' the 'Inception' of a 'Lion king!'

Cinephiles and movie addicts have this amazing chance over the weekend to immerse themselves in the world of Hans Zimmer, bringing memories of remarkable movies his music shined in.

Buy tickets here !

Al-Hamba Indian Mango Exhibition 2025
From June 12, to June 21, 2025
4pm to 9pm
Souq Waqif (Eastern Square)

Witnessing a record turnout and sales for this year, the 2nd Hamba Exhibition of Indian Mangoes and products is on the going welcoming thousands of visitors and buyers and offering a range of Indian flavors and natural organic goods flown straight from India.

This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore authentic Indian food products and is perfect for a weekend runaround with your friends and family members.

'As I Lay Between Two Seas' exhibition Until June 20, 2025
Thursday (9am - 7pm)
Friday (1:30pm - 7pm)
Fire Station (Garage Gallery)

This group exhibition of artistic showcase nicknamed 'Tasweer' meaning 'to photograph something to life' brings together works by twenty five artists from around the Arab world and its diasporas, offering poetically beautified search of identity and belonging, and a sense of home.

The works presented challenge linear narratives and stereotypical representations of the displaced and migrated people.

The exhibition constructs an alternative cartography of meaning exploring themes of exile, alienation, and the complex life of being in 'transit.'

For more information about the exhibition groups click here !

For free tickets click here !

Lego Show
On until June 22, 2025
Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) Halls 8 and 9

Nothing screams family time like building something up with your children.

A large creativity exhibition is currently being held at QNCC allowing visitors to build and experiment with LEGO sets and structures, making impressive structures and sculptures.

Whether you're going with your family or friends or simply a fan of LEGO and have a creative mind, you are welcome to join.

The event will also have a food arena as well as a cinema zone screening different LEGO movies.

Tickets range from QR125 to QR350 and can be purchased here !

Islamic and Persian pattern making workshops
Till June 25, 2025
11am to 12:30pm
Museum of Islamic Art (Education Center in MIA)

Summer here in the desert can feel meaningless without a pursuit of historic art making to fully immerse you in the culture of the region.

What better way to do that but to learn how to make those mesmerizing patterns you see in Islamic architecture and ancient textbooks?

Register your children aged 12 to 14 for these free workshops offered by the Museum of Islamic arts to have them learn and practice how to make beautiful patterns from flowers and woodwork to Kufic and Ruq'ah calligraphy.

Attendance is free but registration is required through this link !

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