Looking for things to do in Qatar this week? From family-friendly beach activations and musical performances to exhibitions, creative workshops, library sessions, and shopping experiences, there’s plenty happening across Doha. Here’s a roundup of events to check out from June 1 to June 7.
Summer Splash
Summer Splash is a free family activation at Meryal Beach featuring SpongeBob and PAW Patrol experiences, indoor character activities, live shows, beachside games, and summer entertainment. The event is designed for families looking for a themed evening outing by the beach, with character-led activities and playful summer programming. Priority access starts earlier for Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North guests and Meryal Waterpark ticket holders.
Location: Meryal Beach, Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North
Date: June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Time:
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Priority access from 4:00 PM
Access: Free
More information: https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/events-calendar/summer-splash
Qatar Outlet Exhibition
Qatar Outlet Exhibition is a five-day shopping festival bringing international and local brands together at DECC. Visitors can browse fashion, electronics, beauty, lifestyle, travel gear, and other categories with outlet prices, bundle offers, promotions, and discounts. The exhibition is positioned as a family-friendly shopping event for bargain hunters and smart shoppers.
Location: Doha Exhibition & Convention Center
Date: June 5, 2026 - June 9, 2026
Time:
Friday 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday - Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Access: Free
More information: https://www.decc.qa/decc_events/qatar-outlet-exhibition-2/
QPO Presents: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra presents Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 under the baton of Elias Grandy, with pianist James Zijian Wei, winner of the Cleveland International Piano Competition. The programme pairs Rachmaninoff’s powerful and technically demanding concerto with Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen Suite, creating an evening of dramatic piano writing, lyrical orchestral colour, and vivid musical contrasts. Concertmaster Joo Young Oh leads the orchestra throughout the performance.
Location: Katara Cultural Village – Opera House
Date: June 5, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Access: Tickets starting QAR 175 on Q-Tickets
More information: https://qatarphilharmonicorchestra.org/concert/qpo-presents-rachmaninoffs-piano-concerto-no-3/
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Doha Players presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid, a family musical based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney animated film. The production follows Ariel, a young mermaid fascinated by life on land, and brings the story to the stage with music, fantasy, theatre, and family-friendly storytelling. The show runs across multiple dates in June at THIS Theatre Al Thumama.
Location: THIS Theatre Al Thumama, Doha
Date: June 4, 2026 - June 13, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Access: Tickets from QAR 85
More information: https://tickets.virginmegastore.me/qa/event/33222/family/the-little-mermaid
QatarDebate Open (3v3) – English
QatarDebate Open is a 3v3 debate tournament open to members of the community. Each team consists of three debaters and must be accompanied by a fourth person serving as a judge, with preliminary and breakout rounds leading to an awards ceremony. The event brings together strong debaters from across Qatar to compete for champion, runner-up, and best speaker recognition.
Location: Education City; exact venue not listed on the accessible page
Date: April 19, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Access:
Late observer registration QAR 150
Late team registration QAR 400
Registration on Education City website
More information: https://educationcity.qa/event/qatardebate-open-3v3-2026-english-late-reg-payment
The Astrolabe: Taker of the Stars
This Museum of Islamic Art library display focuses on the astrolabe, a scientific instrument connected to astronomy, navigation, and knowledge traditions in the Islamic world. The display gives visitors a focused look at how art, craftsmanship, science, and discovery intersect through historic objects. The listing is active throughout the requested window.
Location: Museum of Islamic Art
Date: Until August 31, 2026
Time:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Access: Free
More information: https://mia.org.qa/en/calendar/the-astrolabe-taker-of-the-stars/
A Sneak Peek at the Qatar Auto Museum Project (Old)
This Qatar Museums exhibition showcases rare and historic automobiles connected to the future Qatar Auto Museum. The display highlights craftsmanship, engineering, cultural heritage, and the role of cars in Qatar’s modern story. The current page includes historic automobiles such as a car connected to H.E. Sheikh Khalifa Al Thani and Queen Elizabeth II’s 1979 state visit to Qatar.
Location: National Museum of Qatar – Mawater Gallery
Date: Current exhibition; exact closing date not listed on accessible page
Time: Museum hours
Access: Free
More information: Official Qatar Museums page (qm.org.qa)
Art Lessons with Ismail Azzam
Art Lessons with Iraqi artist Ismail Azzam are recurring workshops for aspiring artists with basic to intermediate sketching and drawing skills. Participants are expected to bring their own sketchbook and may be asked to sit as a model for portrait drawing. The programme runs every Sunday and Tuesday, so the May 31, June 2, and June 7 sessions fall within the requested window.
Location: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
Date: Every Sunday and Tuesday
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Access: Free with online registration via https://qm.org.qa/en/calendar/art-lesson-with-ismail-azzam
More information: https://qm.org.qa/en/calendar/art-lesson-with-ismail-azzam
Family Exploration Journey
This family tour takes children and their families through the National Museum of Qatar’s galleries and family exhibits. The activity encourages children to explore Qatar’s environment, heritage, and culture through observation, discovery, and problem-solving. It is designed for children aged six to nine accompanied by their families.
Location: National Museum of Qatar
Date: June 6, 2026
Time: English tour 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM; Arabic tour 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Access: Free, registration required
More information: Official Qatar Museums calendar (qm.org.qa)
MIA Family Day: Wonders of Nature
This Museum of Islamic Art family programme invites children and families to explore animals and natural inspirations found in artworks and artefacts from across the Islamic world. The activity is designed as a family adventure, combining collection-based discovery with themed engagement for children. The accessible listing shows a June 7 to June 10 activity window, which overlaps with the requested period.
Location: Museum of Islamic Art – MIA Atrium
Date: June 7, 2026 - June 10, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Access: Free, no registration required
More information: Official Qatar Museums page (qm.org.qa)
Creative Kids
Creative Kids is a children’s art activity at Qatar National Library’s Children’s Library. The programme gives children space to draw, colour, experiment, and bring their imagination to life through Art Exploration Kits available for use inside the library. It is designed for children aged 3 to 11 and encourages parents to be part of the creative journey.
Location: Qatar National Library – Children’s Library
Date: June 1, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Access: Online registration
More information: Official Qatar National Library listing (qnl.qa)
Storytime for Children
This Arabic storytime session invites children aged 7 to 10 to enjoy stories, imagination, and interactive reading in a library setting. The session is designed to make storytelling engaging and memorable for young readers. It offers families a short educational activity that encourages reading habits and language development.
Location: Qatar National Library
Date: June 1, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Access: Online registration
More information: Official Qatar National Library listing (qnl.qa)
Parenting Book Club: Confident Children in Times of Crisis
This online Arabic Parenting Book Club session discusses how to raise confident and secure children during challenging periods. The session focuses on the book Confident Children in Times of Crisis with its author, Dr. Mostafa Abu Saad, an educational consultant specialising in parenting, family counselling, and educational psychology. Parents and educators can interact with the expert, ask questions, and gain practical insights.
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Access: Online registration
More information: Official Qatar National Library listing (qnlevents.powerappsportals.com)
Keys to Palestine: Memory, Stories, and Documentation
This event launches the second cycle of Keys to Palestine, a community-driven initiative dedicated to capturing and preserving the lived experiences of Palestinian communities. The programme includes short film screenings from Palestine, produced by students of the Arab American University in Palestine, followed by a panel discussion with filmmakers, academics, media professionals, and cultural voices. The session explores photography, film, oral history, and written storytelling as tools for documenting Palestinian heritage and collective memory.
Location: Qatar National Library – Special Events Area
Date: June 5, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Access: Online registration
More information: Official Qatar National Library listing (qnlevents.powerappsportals.com)
Ready for School Initiative: A Parent’s Guide to Building Visual Supports for Children with Special Needs
This Arabic workshop is part of Qatar National Library’s Ready for School Initiative. It is designed for parents, caregivers, and teachers supporting children with special needs or social challenges as they prepare to start school. The session focuses on practical visual supports such as schedules and social stories that can help children understand routines, transitions, and classroom expectations.
Location: Qatar National Library
Date: June 6, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Access: Online registration
More information: Official Qatar National Library listing (qnl.qa)
LiteracyEssentials@QNL: Crafting with Creativebug
This hands-on session introduces participants to Creativebug, Qatar National Library’s digital platform for arts and crafts tutorials. Attendees can explore the platform, set up a profile, and try a sample creative project during the session. It is suitable for beginners as well as experienced crafters who want to discover a new resource for creative learning.
Location: Qatar National Library; exact room not listed
Date: June 6, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Access: Online registration
More information: Official Qatar National Library listing (qnlevents.powerappsportals.com)
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