Are you heading to the Lusail Circuit for the Qatar Grand Prix? Make sure you don't miss out on these trackside events, activities, and performances!
Following the chaos of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Formula 1 is now headed to Qatar for the penultimate race of the 2024 season! Qatar will be the second night race of this triple header and is sure to bring tons of excitement for the fans.
This year, the Grand Prix will run from Friday, November 29th to Sunday December 1st.
Qatar has announced that there will be two different fan zones to attend within Doha. Both of these fan zones will run from November 15th to 30th and will be the best place to enjoy some off track entertainment.
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Place Vendome Fan Zone
Place Vendome is a shopping mall located within Doha and it is where the Fan Zone will be located. This mall is renowned for many of its luxury clothing options and high-end stores.
Place Vendome will be broken up into two different zones:
- Place Vendome Luxury Zone (near Gate 4)
- Place Vendome Interactive Zone (near Gate 1)
The luxury zone is where visitors can find a Formula 1 replica car which will be on display until Saturday, November 23rd. There will also be other f1-inspired performances that will allow audiences to be fully immersed in the atmosphere of the Grand Prix weekend.
The headliners have to be announced for the weekend but there will be performances taking place on the weekends at 19:00 and 20:00 local time.
The Place Vendome Interactive Zone is where attendees can located the racing simulators, pit stop challenge and other immersive activities and games! There will also be some exclusive prizes to be won for the winners of certain activations.
What fans can expect:
- Merchandise
- Food and Beverage options
- F1 Activations
- F1 Simulators
- Live Performances
Schedule:
Sunday to Wednesday
- 12:00 - 22:00
Thursday to Saturday
- 12:00 - 23:00
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West Walk Fan Zone
The West Walk Fan Zone is located in the Al Waab district in Doha. Here, attendees can expect a variety of experiential activations that are within apartments, restaurants, cinemas, offices, and lastly, a shopping mall.
This is also where fans can expect different F1-inspired interactive games and will be a great place to enjoy the fan culture during the breaks within the on track sessions.
What fans can expect
- F1 Activations
- Food and Beverage options
- Exclusive merchandise
- Prize giveaways
Schedule
Saturday to Wednesday
- 12:00 - 22:00
Thursday to Sunday
- 12:00 - 23:00
3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum
Fans attending the Qatar Grand Prix should feel compelled to head to the 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum located within Lusail. There will be a special exhibition showcasing the past, present and future of Formula 1 within Qatar.
The museum partnered with the Qatar E-Sports Federations as well as the Silverstone Museum in order to display the history of motorsport within Qatar. This is such a great learning experience for anybody heading to Qatar for the Grand Prix.
The exhibit will run until April 2025.
Qatar Classic Cars Contest and Exhibition
Whether or not you are a major car fan, this exhibition is sure to pique your interest! The Qatar Classic Cars Contest and Exhibition will feature classic cars of previous generations while also showcasing some gorgeous vintage cars.
This is an amazing way to appreciate the beauty of some of these vintage cars and get a chance to explore Doha's famous Pearl Island, as this is where the exhibition will take place.
Hours:
November 27th - December 2nd
11:00 - 23:00
Entertainment and Concerts
It was announced recently that Maroon 5 would be headlining the Qatar Grand Prix! Just like many other circuits, Qatar will be hosting two concerts at the Lusail Circuit throughout the weekend.
See who is performing!
Friday
Myriam Fares, a Lebanese singer, will take to the stage in Lusail. She will be performing on the evening of November 29th after the Sprint Qualifying session on Friday. She is known as "The Queen of Stage" and is sure to captivate the crowd with her Arabic Pop performance.
Sunday
Maroon 5 will be the headlining performance on Sunday, December 1st after the Grand Prix. They will be closing out the race weekend with numerous fan favorite songs and fans can expect a lively performance!
Concerts at the Qatar Grand Prix will take place on a stage that is located a 10-15 minute walk from the fan zone. Gates to the concert zone will presumably open 30 minutes after the on track action has concluded and the concert will start shortly after that.
The concert is FREE for all 3-day ticket holders as well as single day Sunday ticket holders.
VIP access is available to those who have purchase the circuit's hospitality packages.
FanAmp X GPT Meetup
Make sure you don't miss out on our meetup!
Friday, November 29th, 2024
When: 6pm (in between FP1 and Sprint Qualifying)
Where: Fan Zone at the track!
Cost: FREE
This is a great chance to meet fellow fans, enjoy some refreshments, and talk all things Formula 1.
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Be sure to check out our other articles on the Qatar Grand Prix for off-the-track events and to hear about previous fan race experiences!