Qatar National Day 2025 – Where to Be and What to See Today

 

🇶🇦 Qatar National Day 2025 – Event Schedule & Locations

🕘 Morning Events

🪧 National Day Parade

📍 Doha Corniche
🕘 Starts: 9:00 AM
🕔 Public entry opens: 5:00 AM – 7:30 AM
📌 A grand parade celebrating unity, heritage and national pride with military and cultural displays. (Qatar Tribune)

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🏃 Daytime Activities & Celebrations

🏖️ 974 Beach National Day Celebration

📍 974 Beach
🕒 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎬 Watch the Arab Cup final on big screens, enjoy kids’ activities, inflatables, henna, and family fun. (Doha Directory)

⚓ Old Doha Port Heritage Festival

📍 Old Doha Port
🕒 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎶 Traditional performances, heritage activities, artisan demos and the national anthem at 18:12. (Gulf Times)

🏙️ Msheireb Downtown Doha Celebrations

📍 Msheireb Downtown
🕒 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
✨ Interactive cultural experiences, performances, and installations celebrating Qatar’s heritage and modern identity. (People and Qatar)

🌴 The Pearl Island & Gewan Island

📍 The Pearl & Gewan Island
🕒 All afternoon → early night
🎭 Family friendly shows, roaming performers and patriotic décor throughout the waterfront. (People and Qatar)

🏝️ Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North

📍 Qetaifan Island North
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎉 Beachside family celebrations with themed entertainment. (People and Qatar)

🌆 Lusail Boulevard Activities

📍 Lusail Boulevard
🕒 All day → late night
🎈 Festive street shows, interactive programs and community activities reflecting national unity. (People and Qatar)

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🎆 Evening Shows & Fireworks

🎇 Firework Displays Across the City

Qatar’s National Day fireworks are a highlight of the evening! 🇶🇦
Here are the best places and times:

📍 Doha Corniche — Main official fireworks
🕗 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM — Big patriotic fireworks show in the heart of the city.
📍 Old Doha Port — 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Heritage‑style fireworks.
📍 Katara Cultural Village — ~7:30 PM — Cultural fireworks show.
📍 Lusail Boulevard — After 9:00 PM — Contemporary fireworks and light effects. (موجز الأنباء)

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✈️ Parachute / Aerial Show

📍 Katara Corniche (near Cultural Village)
🕓 4:00 PM (today) — Parachute show with military/demonstration elements as part of the National Day program. (I Love Qatar)

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📌 Tips for Enjoying the Day

✔️ Arrive early for parade seating at the Corniche (starts early morning). (Marhaba Qatar)
✔️ For fireworks, spots along Corniche, MIA Park, Old Port waterfront or Lusail Boulevard give great views. (موجز الأنباء)
✔️ Many events are free and open to the public (no tickets needed). (Doha Directory)

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