This weekend is packed with a wide range of events from Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus to family museum activities.
A diverse lineup of events is happening across Qatar this weekend, providing entertainment for all ages and plenty of ways to stay cool amid the rising summer heat.
Looking for things to do this weekend? Doha News has rounded up five events and destinations worth exploring.
1. Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus
Global superstar Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus is finally coming to Doha this Friday, promising a thrilling experience with special effects and mega set pieces as he performs his top hits, from FE!N, HYAENA to SICKO MODE.
Tickets can be purchased online.
Date: May 16
Time: Doors open 6:00pm, concert starts 8:00pm
Location: Ahmed bin Ali Stadium
2. 34th Doha International Book Fair
Bookworms, this weekend is the last chance to visit the 34th Doha International Book Fair at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC).
The latest edition is the largest in the fair’s history, with a total of 522 publishing houses from 43 countries showcasing their publications. Palestine is also the guest of honour at the book fair with the participation of 11 Palestinian publishers.
Date: Until May 17
Time:
Saturday-Thursday: 9:00am – 10:00pm
Friday: 3:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: DECC
3. ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals Doha 2025
Weekends in Qatar are hardly free from sporting events. This weekend will witness the start of the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals Doha. The matches include Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles.
Tickets can be purchased online.
Date: May 17-25
Location: Lusail Sports Arena
4. Tour: Family Exploration Journey
Parents along with their children, aged six-to-nine, have the chance to get the ultimate museum experience this Saturday at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ). Families will get to tour the museum’s numerous galleries while enriching their knowledge on Qatar’s rich culture and heritage.
The event is free to attend, but online registration is required.
Date: May 17
Time:
English tour: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Arabic tour: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Location: NMoQ
5. Gamification in Museums
There is always room for creativity at the NMoQ, especially for young visitors in Qatar. This Saturday, children aged 12-to-15 with a love for gaming can attend the Gamification in Museums workshop, where they will get the chance to create their own video game.
The workshop also offers a learning experience in the world of gamification and its usage at NMoQ.
Online registration is required.
Date: May 17
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: National Museum of Qatar
