Katara Cultural Village hosted World Space Week until 7 October

Katara Cultural Village hosted World Space Week 2026 at Al Thuraya Planetarium in Doha from 4 to 7 October 2026. The programme combined astronomy shows, science films, interactive activities and practical workshops for visitors interested in space science.

World Space Week brought workshops to Doha from 4 to 7 October

The four-day programme was organised by the Cultural Village Foundation with World Space Week Qatar, Es'hailSat and the Centre for Ambassadors of the Sustainable Development Goals. The events ran daily from 4pm to 7pm at the planetarium in Building 41.

The programme included the interactive presentation Journey to the Planets and workshops named Design Your Planet and Little Space Engineer. Other activities included the Rocket Challenge, a science film programme and exploration challenges linked to planets, rockets and the solar system. The final day on 7 October featured workshops on propulsion and rocket motion.

The event had a clear connection with the venue's educational purpose. Instead of treating the planetarium only as a screening hall, the programme used its displays and workshops to connect scientific concepts with practical activities for children and young people. QNA's programme report names the venue, partners and activities.

Al Thuraya Planetarium links Katara to Qatar's space education

Al Thuraya Planetarium opened in December 2018 as Qatar's first planetarium. It has a Digistar theatre system, a 22-metre screen and seating for 200 people, giving the World Space Week programme a permanent setting for astronomy education.

The dome presents material in Arabic and English and covers astronomy, geology, the atmosphere, weather and oceans. Its location inside Building 41 means that the October programme took place within the cultural village's dedicated science venue rather than in an open-air event area. Visit Qatar's planetarium guide confirms the opening year, address and facilities.

The venue's design also shaped the visitor experience during the programme. A full-dome projection system supported the shows, while the workshops moved the focus from viewing to participation. That combination made the 4 to 7 October schedule more specific to the planetarium than a general cultural event in Doha.

Visiting Katara Cultural Village after World Space Week

• World Space Week 2026 ran from 4 to 7 October 2026 at Al Thuraya Planetarium, Building 41.
• The special programme ended on 7 October 2026, so visitors arriving after that date should not expect the World Space Week workshops or closing activities.
• The planetarium is in Katara Cultural Village in Doha. Visit Qatar lists Al Qassar stop on the Red line, as well as car and taxi access.
• The dome has a 22-metre screen and seating for 200 people. These are fixed features of the venue and remain relevant beyond the October programme.
• Qatar's official language is Arabic and its 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 did World Space Week take place at Katara Cultural Village?

World Space Week 2026 ran from 4 to 7 October 2026 at Al Thuraya Planetarium in Building 41.

What is Al Thuraya Planetarium?

It is Qatar's first planetarium, opened in December 2018. The venue has a 22-metre screen and seating for 200 people.

Where is Katara Cultural Village and how do you get there?

It is in Doha, Qatar, and the planetarium can be reached by car, taxi or public transport via Al Qassar stop on the Red line.