Visit Qatar Announces Lusail Sky Festival and Eid Al-Fitr Activities
Visit Qatar in collaboration with Qatari Diar announces the Lusail Sky Festival, the largest event of its kind in the region, will take place from April 3rd to 5th 2025, 16:00 – 22:00, coinciding with Eid Al-Fitr celebrations. Taking place at Lusail’s iconic Al Saad Plaza, where visitors can enjoy a unique visual experience in an open-air setting, with free activities available to all. The Lusail Sky Festival will showcase an array of aerial performances, including international aerobatics, skydiving, skywriting demonstrations, and high-speed jet displays. Audiences will witness planes creating intricate formations with coloured smoke, laser displays, and aerial pyrotechnics, alongside spectacular drone shows. Adding to the spectacle, the festival will include skydiving demonstrations, nightly laser and fireworks displays synchronised with music and light effects, and an extraordinary drone show featuring over 3,000 illuminated drones and 150 aircraft equipped with pyrotechnics, creating mesmerising imagery in the night sky. Beyond the aerial performances, visitors can enjoy a diverse entertainment programme on the ground, including a food zone with 14 food trucks and carts offering a variety of culinary options, as well as an entertainment theatre featuring live performances and family-friendly activities. More events and attractions during Eid Al-Fitr A variety of music and entertainment events are in store during Eid Al Fitr, featuring both established and emerging talents. U Finio will host a concert on 4th April, featuring Abdulaziz Al-Dweihi and Hisham Mahrous, while Doha Golf Club will present performances by rising star Too Late, and renowned artist Nick Carter, offering a rich and diverse musical experience. Additionally, the Disney-inspired musical theatre production, The Magic Box, will run from April 3rd to 12th, 2025 at the Qatar National Convention Centre, bringing another dimension of entertainment to the Eid celebrations. Must-visit attractions-The Pearl-Qatar, a key destination with marina views, luxury retail, and fine dining. Nearby, Gewan Island features Qatar’s longest air-conditioned pedestrian walkway and holds two Guinness World Records for the largest outdoor air-conditioned shopping mall and the largest outdoor interactive lighting canopy. In Al Waab, West Walk integrates retail, dining, and year-round events, with a pedestrian promenade featuring innovative cooling technology. For cultural experiences, the Mina District offers waterfront cafés and pastel-coloured buildings in a picturesque setting. Katara Cultural Village remains a key attraction, featuring artistic exhibitions, open-air performances, and scenic beachfront areas. Qatar’s beaches provide a mix of relaxation and adventure. Sealine Beach in Mesaieed offers swimming, camel rides, and desert safaris. Umm Bab Beach on the western coast provides a tranquil camping experience. Doha Beach Club offers luxury amenities and dining, while Doha Sands Beach features a vibrant leisure atmosphere. West Bay Beach combines an urban skyline with a relaxing shoreline and premium services. Residents can take advantage of exclusive offers from Visit Qatar, with discounts across various categories, including food and drink, beauty and spa, health and fitness, leisure and entertainment, hotel stays, and retail services. To access these exclusive offers, visit the link https://visitqatar.com/content/dam/visitqatar/events-calendar/march-2025-events/eid-2025/EID-Alfitr-Offers-2025.pdf.
Disney The Magic Box Premieres in Doha in April 2025
Disney The Magic Box highly anticipated premiere at the prestigious Al Mayassa Theatre from April 3rd to April 12th, 2025, as part of its global tour. These musical promises to captivate audiences with over 75 of Disney’s most beloved songs, brought to life through breathtaking choreography, puppetry, and stunning visual effects. Presented by Fever, the leading global live entertainment discovery platform, Proactiv Entertainment, a renowned promoter of large-scale productions, and in partnership with Visit Qatar. This collaboration underscores Visit Qatar’s commitment to enhancing the country’s entertainment landscape. By securing internationally acclaimed productions such as The Magic Box, Visit Qatar continues to elevate Doha’s position as a premier destination for world-class cultural and family-friendly experiences. The production features over 75 iconic Disney songs from legendary composers, including Alan Menken, Elton John, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tim Rice, and Hans Zimmer. Audiences can look forward to timeless hits such as “A Whole New World” (Aladdin), “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” (Encanto), “How Far I’ll Go” (Moana), “Circle of Life” (The Lion King), “Let It Go” (Frozen), and “This Wish” (Wish). Following its successful run in Buenos Aires and South Africa, Disney ‘The Magic Box is set to mesmerize audiences in Doha. The musical’s international creative team includes Thaddeus McWhinnie Phillips (Co-Book writer, Director, and Set Designer), Lynne Kurdziel Formato (Choreographer), Isaac Saul (Musical Director, Arranger, and Orchestrator), and Felipe Gamba Paredes (Creative Producer, Co-Book writer). Fans eager to experience the magic can buy tickets from Virgin Megastore or Fever. For more details on Visit Qatar’s upcoming events, visit visitqatar.com. SHOW INFORMATIONVenue: Al Mayassa TheatreOpening Date: April 3rd, 2025Running Time: 90 minutes (no intermission)Recommended Age: 6 years and above (No children under 3)Performance Schedule: Weekends: Saturdays – 14:00, 17:30Ticket Prices: Starting at QAR 85
