The four-day programme will take place on December 16, 17, 19 and 20, 2025 at Katara Cultural Village.
Doha, Qatar: The Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo) is set to begin this week.
Residents and visitors can now secure their tickets ahead for the four-day programmetaking place on December 16, 17, 19 and 20, 2025 at Katara Cultural Village.
This edition will bring together leading international and Qatari musical ensembles for four evenings of large-scale marching and musical showcases, accompanied by spectacular fireworks and synchronized drone displays that will illuminate the sky each night.
The festival’s programme features distinguished bands from seven countries including the United Kingdom, the United States of America, The Republic of Turkiye, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Sultanate of Oman, The Republic of Kazakhstan, and the State of Qatar.
The participating line-up includes the Irish Guards and the Royal Air Force Music Services from the United Kingdom, the United States Air Force Honour Guard, the Ottoman Mehter Band from Turkiye, the Jordanian Armed Forces Band, the Royal Guard of Oman Band, and the Central Military Band of the Kazakh Ministry of Defence.
The festival will also feature notable Qatari participation from musical units representing the Ministries of Defence and Interior, the Amiri Guard, the Ministry of Culture and the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.
The programme also includes The Village, positioned adjacent to the festival venue. The Village offers a family-friendly space featuring Qatar Calendar, F&B providers, alongside dedicated kiosks for the Police Academy, Lekhwiya, Civil Defense, merchandise, Vodafone, and ticketing.
The area also includes a Ministry of Culture tent and shaded seating with tables and umbrellas.
Visitors can also enjoy a varied entertainment line-up including neon stilt walkers, jugglers, local musicians, caricature artists, calligraphers, live sketch artists, face painting, glitter tattoos for children, and balloon twisting, creating an engaging atmosphere for families and guests throughout the festival period.
Tickets are available to the public through https://tickets.virginmegastore.me offered at accessible rates to encourage wide participation. Tickets are available in three categories: QR15, QR30, and QR100.
