Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism have launched the third edition of the Qatar Balloon Festival featuring over 50 hot air balloons from 17 different countries.
The festival is currently running from 19-28 January 2023 at the Old Doha Port.
Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism have also revealed an exciting line-up of events and festivals for this winter season.
Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said:
“With the conclusion of a very memorable FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, we look forward to maintaining the same rhythm of excitement for 2023 to continue working towards our 2030 goal.
“With both the Tourism and Aviation sectors in Qatar working together, we believe that our collaboration and collective work towards achieving the best calendar of events for 2023.”
Qatar Balloon Festival
The 10 days festival will include mesmerising sunrise balloon launches, the ‘Night Glow’, Tethered Lights, live entertainment and mouth-watering food kiosks and trucks.
All hot air balloon rides will launch during sunrise giving riders a spectacular view of Doha. Visitors attending in the evenings will get to experience the mesmerising ‘Night Glow’, where all 50 balloons will light up the night sky with their vibrant designs.
The festival also includes a variety of performances from DJs, singers and music bands, dancers, magic shows, violinists and much more.
Qatar Live
Featuring a dynamic line-up of live performances from acclaimed local, regional, and international artists through the flagship activation. Starting January 26 and lasting through the season.
Disney Princess Concert
An exciting production of the world-renowned Disney Princess – The Concert at the Katara Amphitheatre, in partnership with Disney Concerts and Broadway Entertainment Group.
From January 26-28, watch some of Broadway and the West End’s most celebrated artists perform alongside the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.
GKA Kitesurfing Tournament
Fuwairit Kite Beach will house the Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup 2023 from 31 January-4 February 2023.
Qatar TotalEnergies Open (Tennis)
The professional women’s tennis tournament will take place in the outdoor hard courts of the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex from 13-18 February 2023.
Doha Jewelry and Watches Exhibition
Taking place from 20-25 February 2023 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, featuring luxury watches, necklaces, rings, earrings, diamonds, gold and silverware. The exhibition will host 500 brands, and 30,000 visitors from over 175 countries.
Qatar ExxonMobil Open (Tennis)
An annual men’s tennis tournament and is part of the ATP 250 tour, taking place from 20-25 February 2023 at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.
The first edition was held in 1993, and has since become an event regularly attended by some of the sport’s top-ranking players.
Al Shaqab Equestrian Events
Taking place on the 23-25 of February 2023 at the Longines Outdoor Arena & Longines Indoor Arena at Al Shaqab, sponsored by Commercial Bank (Title Sponsor), Longines (Presenting Partner) and ExxonMobil (Main Sponsor).
Qatar International Food Festival
Taking place from 1 – 11 March 2023, featuring special culinary experiences at scenic outdoor locations, a host of globally renowned chefs, live cooking shows, cooking competitions, masterclasses and more.
Qatar Tourism’s ‘Shop Qatar’
Shop Qatar celebrates the country’s wide range of retail, beauty and entertainment options and unfolds around popular Doha shopping malls.
Also available are workshops and masterclasses. This year’s edition is set to take place from 1-18 March 2023.
Ramadan Bazaar
Tourists visiting Qatar during Ramadan can expect to learn the wonderful traditions and festivities that this time of the year brings to the country and its people.
For more information, go to VisitQatar.com.
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