Aerial shows, drone displays & fireworks for Eid

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Eid celebrations are in full swing, and there’s plenty happening around Doha this week. The Lusail Sky Festival is lighting up the skies with aerial shows, drone displays and fireworks. Over at Qumra 2025, film lovers can catch fresh new work from up-and-coming filmmakers. And if you’re in the mood for music, the TUL8TE concert blends modern pop with Egyptian beats for a fun night out.

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1. Leading the week: Lusail Sky Festival

Fireworks light up the sky over the Katara Cultural Village in Doha during celebrations for the first day of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, Mar. 30, 2025. (KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Experience the Lusail Sky Festival over Al Saad Plaza this Eid, where the skies will come alive with aerobatics, skywriting, laser displays, and fireworks.

Pilots will take to the air with colorful smoke trails, alongside skydivers and over 3,000 synchronized drones creating a striking nighttime display. Laser shows and music-timed fireworks add to the spectacle.

On the ground, visitors can enjoy live performances, interactive activities for all ages, and a food zone featuring 14 food trucks and carts. Whether you’re drawn by the aerial stunts, the entertainment, or the food, it’s a festive way to celebrate.

Dates: April 3-5

Location: Al Saad Plaza, Lusail Boulevard

Find more details here.

2. Word on the street: Qumra 2025 film screenings

Filmmakers attend Qumra Working Breakfast on day three of Qumra 2024, the tenth edition, organized by the Doha Film Institute, Mar. 3, 2024 in Doha, Qatar. (John Phillips/Getty Images for Doha Film Institute)

Doha Film Institute’s flagship talent incubator, Qumra, is back for its 11th edition, and it’s bringing a world of film talent to Doha. This annual gathering connects emerging filmmakers with some of the biggest names in the industry.

This year, 49 projects from 23 countries are getting expert guidance from acclaimed Qumra Masters like Lav Diaz, Darius Khondji, Walter Salles, Anna Terrazas and Johnnie To. It’s all about mentorship, collaboration and helping fresh voices in film bring their stories to the screen.

Many of these projects have been developed through DFI’s training labs and grant programs, so if you’re curious about the future of film, this is your chance to get a first look at what’s coming next.

Dates: April 4-9

Location: Museum of Islamic Art, Auditorium

Find more details here.

3. Doha diary

 TUL8TE is seen posing backstage after receiving the award for Highest Chart Gainer of the Year during the Billboard Arabia Music Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 11, 2024. (Cedric Ribeiro/Getty Images for SRMG)

•  CTC Festival – Coffee, Tea & Chocolate

The CTC Festival returns to Doha for its ninth edition bringing together coffee, tea and chocolate connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts from around the world for a delightful tasting journey.

Dates: April 1-11

Location: Al Bidda Park

More information here.

•  TUL8TE Live in Qatar – Fusion of Pop & Egyptian Music

Catch masked Egyptian artist TUL8TE live in Qatar this week. Known for his genre-blending sound and standout tracks like "Habeeby Leh," TUL8TE brings a bold new twist to Arabic pop.

Dates: April 4

Location: Doha Golf Club

More information here.

• Disney: The Magic Box 

Disney: The Magic Box is now showing in Doha, bringing classic characters to the stage with playful storytelling and eye-catching visuals. A fun outing for Disney lovers young and old.

Dates: until April 12

Location: Al Mayassa Theater, QNCC

More information here.

• Soapy Bubble Land Show 

Step into a world of whimsy at the Soapy Bubble Land Show, where bubble tricks, playful storytelling and a few fun surprises make for an entertaining experience the whole family can enjoy.

Dates: Until April 5

Location: Mall of Qatar, Oasis Stage

More information here.