Qatar International Food Festival 2026 welcomes nearly half a million visitors

Doha, Qatar: The 15th edition of the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) has successfully concluded, welcoming 490,493 visitors over 10 days at t...

Doha, Qatar: The 15th edition of the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) has successfully concluded, welcoming 490,493 visitors over 10 days at the 974 Stadium Precinct, marking the most attended edition in the festival’s history. Organised by Visit Qatar, the milestone edition reinforced QIFF’s status as one of Qatar’s flagship cultural and culinary events, bringing together residents and visitors for an immersive celebration of food, culture, and entertainment.

This year’s edition recorded a 36% increase in overall attendance compared to the previous year, reflecting the festival’s growing regional and international appeal.

International visitors account for 10% of total footfall. Qatari nationals recorded the highest attendance at 22.1%, while 32% of visitors returned for repeat visits, highlighting strong audience loyalty and sustained engagement.

QIFF 2026 featured 200 local vendors, showcasing the strength and diversity of Qatar’s home-grown culinary scene, alongside 46 international vendors, representing a 43% increase over the previous edition and introducing global flavours and concepts to the festival grounds.