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 programme taking place on 16, 17, 19 and 20 December 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 fireworks and 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 Turkey, 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 Honor Guard, the Ottoman Mehter Band from Turkey, 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/qa/dohatatoo offered at accessible rates to encourage wide participation. Tickets are available in three categories: QAR 15, QAR 30, and QAR 100.
For further information and the latest announcements about the festival, please visit the official website: www.dohatattoo.qa/
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About Doha Tattoo
The Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo) marks the first-ever edition of this prestigious global event to be held in the Middle East, continuing the legacy of the world-renowned “Tattoo” festivals that trace their origins back to the 19th century, when music performances were organized across Europe to celebrate discipline, artistry, and collective harmony.
The festival brings together elite music bands from around the world live performances that blend precision and creative expression, offering a truly unique experience that celebrates music, culture, and human unity in an atmosphere of artistic excellence and festivity.
The Qatari edition is distinguished by its special character, seamlessly merging local Qatari heritage elements with international performances to create a vivid artistic showcase that unites tradition and innovation. The festival is expected to serve as a creative platform that bridges military artistry and global music, presenting a first-of-its-kind experience in the region—one that fosters cultural dialogue and highlights Doha’s ability to host world-class events that harmonize heritage, creativity, and unity through the universal language of music.
