Katara hosts International Space Week on 4 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 04:56 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Katara Cultural Village hosts International Space Week 2026 from 4 to 7 October at Al Thuraya Planetarium. The Doha programme brings films, interactive presentations and workshops to the venue as the site marks World Space Week with a focus on space science and astronomy.
International Space Week runs at the planetarium from 4 October
The four-day programme takes place daily from 4pm to 7pm at Al Thuraya Planetarium, Building 41. The Cultural Village Foundation is organising it with Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, World Space Week Qatar and Sufara’a Ahdaf, the Sustainable Development Goals Ambassadors.
The opening programme on 4 October includes the films Ambassadors of the Dome and The Great Solar System Adventure, an interactive Journey to the Planets presentation, and workshops titled Rocket Design Laboratory and Mission to Orbit. Later sessions include a 3D astronaut film, a space-themed interactive presentation and activities that explore rocket design, planets and engineering. Programme dates and venue are confirmed by The Peninsula Qatar.
Katara links a science programme to its 2018 planetarium
Al Thuraya Planetarium opened in December 2018 as Qatar’s first planetarium. Its main dome uses a Digistar theatre system and has seating for 200 people, while a 22-metre screen supports two-dimensional and three-dimensional shows.
The building also contains interactive exhibits about astronomy, geology, the atmosphere, weather and oceans. A 2,240-square-metre outdoor terrace extends the venue’s event space towards the sea. The combination gives the October programme a clear setting: films and interactive presentations take place inside a purpose-built dome, while workshops connect the science on screen with practical activities. Planetarium facts and location are listed by Visit Qatar.
Films and rocket workshops shape the October programme
The schedule changes each day rather than repeating one screening. The programme continues on 5 October with a 3D astronaut film and activities including From Waste to Space. On 6 October, visitors can see Perfect Little Planet and join workshops called Design Your Planet and Little Space Engineer.
The final day, 7 October, includes sessions on moving from manuscript to space, propulsion and thrust, and a rocket challenge developed with Es’hailSat. The range of activities places the four-day event between a public film programme and a practical science workshop series. Detailed daily programme was reported by Al Raya.
Visiting Katara Cultural Village: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- International Space Week runs from 4 to 7 October 2026 at Al Thuraya Planetarium, Building 41, with the programme scheduled from 4pm to 7pm each day.
- The event is centred on the planetarium’s dome, films, interactive presentations and workshops. Workshop registration is provided through an organiser link or QR code.
- The venue is in Doha and can be reached by car, taxi or the Red Line metro to Al Qassar station.
- The planetarium has a 22-metre screen, seating for 200 people and a 2,240-square-metre outdoor terrace overlooking the sea.
- Qatar’s official language is Arabic and its national currency is the Qatari riyal.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Katara Cultural Village
When does International Space Week take place at Katara Cultural Village?
It runs from 4 to 7 October 2026 at Al Thuraya Planetarium in Building 41, with activities scheduled from 4pm to 7pm daily.
What is Al Thuraya Planetarium?
It is Qatar’s first planetarium, opened in December 2018, with a 22-metre screen and seating for 200 people.
Where is Katara Cultural Village and how do you get there?
The planetarium is in Doha at Building 41. It can be reached by car, taxi or the Red Line metro to Al Qassar station.
