Cuban nights
April 3-12
Dunes, Grand Hyatt Doha, West Bay Lagoon (7021 8094)
Head for a week of cigar rolling, special promotions and listen to the tunes of a female Cuban vocalist.
Annual beach games
April 4
InterContinental Doha, West Bay Lagoon (4484 4919)
Expect plenty of outdoor sports activities, food and beverage stations and live entertainment by DJs. Doors open from 2pm until 9pm.
Afro beats
April 4
Wahm, W Doha, West Bay (4453 5353)
Enjoy a night of ancestral soul by Boddhi Satva from 10pm-2am.
Carnival night
April 4
Crystal, W Doha, West Bay (4453 5353)
Crystal Club presents saxophonist Matt alongside Crystal resident DJ Waylon Pereira mixing from 10pm until late.
Ziad Khoury
April 4
Madison Piano Bar, La Cigale, C Ring Road (4428 8665)
Renowned Lebanese singer Ziad Khoury and the band, conducted by Maestro Eli El Alia, is in Doha. It’s QR250 per person and membership is required. The month’s best nightlife events
The Laughter Factory
April 7 and 8
Shehrezad, Radisson Blu, Salwa Road (4428 1555)
Three top comics from London’s The Comedy Store are in Doha from 8pm. It’s QR140 with one sponsored beverage.
Jazz night
April 9
Habanos, Ritz-Carlton, West Bay Lagoon (4484 8504)
Enjoy an evening of jazz with 25 percent discounts on all cigar selections with single malt pairings from 8pm until midnight.
Salsa and Candela
April 10
The Cigar Lounge, Sharq Village & Spa, Khulaifat (4425 6666)
This popular event for lovers of Latin music is back. Boogie the night away from 9pm to midnight. It’s QR85 inclusive of one welcome drink.
DJ Shane Kehoe
April 10
Crystal, W Doha, West Bay (4453 5353)
DJ Lilo opens the set followed by house music legend from Ministry of Sound DJ Shane Kehoe from 10pm until late.
Buddha Bar
April 11
Wahm, W Doha, West Bay (4453 5353)
Wahm welcomes DJ Ravin all the way from Buddha Bar Paris for a night of music from 10pm-2am.
DJ Masterstepz
April 11
Crystal, W Doha, West Bay (4453 5353)
UK star DJ Masterstepz is in the house with an opening set by Crystal resident DJ Waylon Pereira from 10pm until late.
Let’s get quizzical
April 14
Champions, Renaissance Doha City Center Hotel, West Bay (4419 6100)
Grab a maximum of five friends and form an unstoppable team for the monthly Champions quiz night. First prize is QR3,000. It’s free to enter.
Lounge and mingle
April 16 and 30
Wahm, W Doha, West Bay (4453 5353)
DJ Adrien Callier, resident DJ of Zuma Dubai, is cross-mixing from 10pm-2am.
Evo & Rst
April 18
Crystal, W Doha, West Bay (4453 5353)
Crystal presents Ministry of Sound’s ‘Evo & Rst’ with violinist Nick performing live for one night from 10pm until late.
Urban Night
April 22
Crystal, W Doha, West Bay (4453 5353)
DJ Shef Codes is on the decks mixing the urban sound at its best from 10pm.
Stephane Karl
April 23
Wahm, W Doha, West Bay (4453 5353)
DJ Stephane Karl will be mixing a night of deep house from 10pm-2am.
411 Doha Exclusive
April 25
Crystal, W Doha, West Bay (4453 5353)
DJ Bliss is back to mix it up with a special twist on the decks from 10pm until late.
Big Friday
April 25 Wahm, W Doha, West Bay (4453 5353)
French Canadian DJ Nicholas Sechaud is dropping in from Buddha Bar worldwide for one night only from 10pm-2am.
Grandmaster Flash
April 25
Qube, Radisson Blu, Salwa Road (4428 1428)
This legendary American hip hop star, most famous for hit records like ‘The Message’ and ‘White Lines’ is in town for one night only. It’s QR120 (regular) or QR150 (VIP) for gents to get in while ladies enter for free. Doors open from 9pm.
Pub quiz
April 28
Shehrezad, Radisson Blu, Salwa Road (4428 1428)
Let Geordie Andrew take you through his Pub Quiz challenge. Bring along your team of six players to test your knowledge against the best of Doha. Winners get some cool prizes. The quiz starts at 8pm and its free to enter.
