Qatar Boat Show 2026: Tickets, Timings & Old Doha Port Guide
Qatar Boat Show 2026 at Old Doha Port runs 4-7 November. See daily hours from 4pm, QR50 tickets, fireworks times, entrances, and Corniche evening plans.
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Quick answer: Qatar Boat Show 2026 is the third edition, at Old Doha Port (Containers Yard, Corniche Street, Doha) from 4 to 7 November 2026. Doors open at 4pm every day. Wednesday 4 November and Saturday 7 November close at 9pm. Thursday 5 November and Friday 6 November close at 10pm. Single-day general admission is QR50. A 4-day general admission pass is QR160. Hospitality is QR450 per person per day and includes the VIP lounge, VIP registration, and VIP parking. Buy tickets online or at the Public Entrance.
Dates, Location, and What This Edition Is
This is an afternoon-into-evening visit at the Containers Yard, Old Doha Port, Corniche Street. The 2026 campaign platform is “Crafting Wonderful.” The published address is Old Doha Port, Corniche Street, PO Box 4032, Doha. Every session starts at 4pm.
The 2025 edition is context, not a promise about this week’s crowd. The Peninsula reported that Qatar Boat Show 2025 welcomed more than 27,000 visitors, showcased 505 brands, and featured more than 65 yachts and marine vessels. Yacht displays return in 2026. Start at boatshowqatar.com and the tickets page. Ticket queries: +974 4430 2000 or support@snoonu.com.
Show Timings by Day
These hours are published on boatshowqatar.com and in the 20 September 2026 ticket announcement. Recheck them on the day if an operational notice appears.
| Day | Date | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 4 November 2026 | 4:00pm | 9:00pm |
| Thursday | 5 November 2026 | 4:00pm | 10:00pm |
| Friday | 6 November 2026 | 4:00pm | 10:00pm |
| Saturday | 7 November 2026 | 4:00pm | 9:00pm |
Thursday and Friday are the long nights. Wednesday and Saturday close at 9pm, and each ticket allows one entry on the printed date, so do not plan to leave and come back.
Tickets, Prices, and Where to Buy
Old Doha Port announced three public options. Prices below are the figures published on 20 September 2026. Check the live tickets page before you pay, in case a sales window or fee line has changed.
| Ticket | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Single-day general admission | QR50 per person | One show day, during that day’s published hours |
| 4-day general admission pass | QR160 per person | Access across 4-7 November |
| Hospitality | QR450 per person per day | VIP and hospitality lounge, VIP registration, and VIP parking |
Buy online or at the Public Entrance on show days. Buying ahead is the calmer option on opening night and on Friday. Hospitality includes the VIP lounge, VIP registration, and VIP parking. The Peninsula reported that the lounge is by The Ned Doha, with dining, light bites, and refreshments overlooking the yachts and the skyline, and that it also welcomes invited VIP guests and Ned’s Club members. Ticketing help is Snoonu at support@snoonu.com or +974 4430 2000.
Ticket Rules Before You Pay
The official FAQ and tickets page are strict. Read them before you buy for a group, especially with children.
- Purchases are final. Tickets cannot be refunded, exchanged, amended, or transferred to another date.
- Every child needs a full-price ticket. There is no published child rate.
- Children under 12 must be with an adult in the Marina, and strollers are not allowed there.
- Each ticket allows one entry on the date printed on it.
- Ticket holders may be photographed or filmed for promotion.
Dress respectfully and in line with local customs. Covered shoulders and knees are the straightforward choice for a waterfront evening in Doha.
Entrances, Parking, and Lost and Found
The show has three designated entrances. Follow the directional signs when you arrive, and use the show map on the Plan Your Visit page if you want the layout before you leave home.
- Public Entrance (Entrance 1): for Qatar Boat Show visitors. This is also where on-the-day tickets are sold. The general public entrance is at the Containers Yard entrance.
- VIP Entrance: for hospitality ticket holders and VIP or VVIP guests.
- F&B Entrance (Entrance 2): for visitors with a valid ticket, badge, or wristband.
Parking is available for visitors, media, and exhibitors. Use the parking map on the Plan Your Visit page, and arrive with a buffer on fireworks nights. Lost and Found is near the Public Entrance. Agree on that entrance as a meeting point before you walk into the marina.
Media, trade visitors, and captains, crew, and divers register separately on the official site. A general-admission ticket is the visitor route.
Fireworks, Drones, Yachts, and Watches
The Peninsula announced four evenings of fireworks, drone displays, and pyrotechnics. Use the time for your night to pick a water-facing spot before the marina fills.
| Date | Fireworks and drone shows |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 4 November | Opening show at 7:30pm |
| Thursday 5 November | 6:00pm and 8:00pm |
| Friday 6 November | 6:00pm and 8:00pm |
| Saturday 7 November | Closing show at 7:30pm |
Thursday and Friday also have an 8pm show before the 10pm close. Wednesday and Saturday have one 7:30pm display. Alongside the yachts, Beda'a Watches is unveiling watches, and Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles is showing Mercedes-Benz. Hospitality tickets include the lounge by The Ned Doha.
For opening night, The Peninsula reported the 7:30pm fireworks and pyro drone show, then a 7:45pm screening of Song of the Sea with the Doha Film Institute, plus live music and children’s fishing activities. The official FAQ still says the full agenda is posted on the show’s social channels, so recheck timed extras beyond the fireworks table on the day.
Pair the Show with the Corniche, Museums, and Dinner
Before 4pm, pair the night with the Museum of Islamic Art on the Corniche. Use the Museum of Islamic Art guide and confirm that day’s hours before you go.
After you exit, stay on the water. The Corniche sunset and dhow cruise guide covers the harbour. The Doha city tour bundles the museum, Souq Waqif, the Corniche, Katara, and The Pearl if you want a guide.
Eat at Old Doha Port, or go on to Pearl-Qatar shopping and dining or Katara. A wider shortlist is in best things to do in Doha. For a hotel, compare West Bay, Msheireb, and Souq Waqif in best hotels in Doha by neighborhood, and check any boat-show hotel offer on the official site before you book it.
Book a Doha dhow cruise
Keep the maritime evening going after the show with a traditional dhow on Doha Bay. Compare Corniche and sunset cruises, then book the departure that fits your fireworks night.
Browse dhow cruises on ViatorA GetYourGuide module for Doha dhow cruises also sits on this page. Those links are affiliate links. Prices and departure times change by operator, so use the live listing.
A Simple Evening Sequence
- Buy the correct date online. Single-day tickets are tied to one date, and sales are final.
- Use Public Entrance (Entrance 1) unless you hold hospitality, and arrive before your fireworks slot.
- Keep an adult with any child under 12 in the Marina, and leave strollers out of that area.
- Watch the published show, then leave. That ticket date allows one entry.
- Continue to the Corniche, a dhow, or Old Doha Port dining. Save The Pearl or Katara for a later taxi on a 10pm night.
For how this week compares with the rest of the year, use the month-by-month weather guide.
FAQ: Qatar Boat Show 2026
When and where is Qatar Boat Show 2026?
4 to 7 November 2026 at Old Doha Port, Containers Yard, Corniche Street. Doors open at 4pm. Close is 9pm on Wednesday and Saturday, and 10pm on Thursday and Friday.
How much are Qatar Boat Show tickets?
QR50 for one day, QR160 for the 4-day pass, and QR450 per person per day for Hospitality, which includes the VIP lounge, VIP registration, and VIP parking. Buy online or at the Public Entrance.
What time are the fireworks and drone shows?
4 November at 7:30pm, 5 and 6 November at 6pm and 8pm, and 7 November at 7:30pm.
Which entrance should I use?
General visitors use Public Entrance (Entrance 1). Hospitality and VIP guests use the VIP Entrance. Entrance 2 is the F&B entrance for visitors with a valid ticket, badge, or wristband.
Do children get in free, and can I bring a stroller?
No. Children need a full-price ticket. Under-12s must be with an adult in the Marina, and strollers are not allowed there.
Can I get a refund or leave and come back in?
No. Sales are final, and each ticket allows one entry on the printed date.
What should I do before or after the show?
Visit the Museum of Islamic Art earlier if it is open, then walk the Corniche, take a dhow, eat at Old Doha Port, or continue to The Pearl or Katara.
Sources to Check Before You Go
- Qatar Boat Show: https://boatshowqatar.com/
- Tickets: https://boatshowqatar.com/tickets/
- FAQ (hours, entrances, parking, ticket rules): https://boatshowqatar.com/faq/
- Ticket prices and 2025 edition context, The Peninsula, 20 September 2026: Qatar Boat Show tickets now on sale
- Fireworks and drone times, The Peninsula, 31 October 2026: Four days of fireworks and drone shows
- Opening-day programme notes, The Peninsula, 4 November 2026: Qatar Boat Show 2026 opens today