Qatar Toy Festival returns next week with new activations, summer camp

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has announced the return of the highly successful Qatar Toy Festival (QTF), now in its third edition, taking place from July...

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has announced the return of the highly successful Qatar Toy Festival (QTF), now in its third edition, taking place from July 6 to August 4, 2025 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), with Ooredoo as telecom partner. 

As a flagship event on Qatar’s summer calendar, this year’s festival features new live shows, immersive activations, and, for the first time, a dedicated QTF Summer Camp for children and young teens. Spanning more than 17,000 sqm, the festival will include five zones: Fancy Island for girls, Champions Land for boys and teenagers, Cutie Pie Land for pre-school, Hyper Land for inflatables and a main stage. 

Families can enjoy more than 10 daily stage shows, including musical performances, science demos, dance acts, competitions, and several celebrity appearances including AboFlah and the ALJ Sisters. The festival will also feature 10 retail outlets, including Build-A-Bear and Mumuso, along with a F&B court offering favourites such as Exit55, Juniors, Belgian Fries, and Pizza Box.

Commenting on the festival, Hamad Al-Khaja, Manager of Festivals & Events Delivery at Visit Qatar, said: “We are delighted to announce the return of the Qatar Toy Festival as part of our dynamic summer calendar. This edition marks a new milestone with the launch of the QTF Summer Camp and Back to School programme, offering additional opportunities for children to learn, play, and connect in fun and meaningful ways. From beloved toy brands and live shows to hands-on workshops and character meet-and-greets, the festival promises memorable moments for visitors of all ages.”

Visitors can look forward to the following new experiences being introduced this year: