- When
- 19–27 November 2026
- Where
- Doha, Qatar
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The Doha Film Festival, organised by the Doha Film Institute, takes place in Doha on 19–27 November. Fifteen films compete in the International Feature Film Competition, 11 of them supported by the institute’s grants programme, and 22 films in the International Short Film Competition. The opening film is The Station (Al Mahattah) by Sara Ishaq.
When: 19–27 November, local time; the screening schedule has not yet been published.
Where: Doha, Qatar. The full venue map has not been released yet; confirmed venues include Katara Cultural Village, reached by the Doha Metro Red Line to Katara station.
Tickets: prices for individual screenings have not been announced. Information and registration are on the Doha Film Institute website.
What’s on
Besides the two international competitions, the programme includes Made in Qatar, the Ajyal Film Competition, gala screenings, outdoor screenings, and family and community programmes. Two youth programmes have registration open until 8 November: Ajyal Jury for ages 16–25 (19–27 November, QAR 500) and Ajyal Film Club for ages 8–15 (20–25 November, QAR 150). An accreditation form for the industry and press is available on the website.
