Category: Events

The first weekend of Ramadan is usually quiet, but this year, surprisingly, there are a few things happening. Qout Market is back at JACC this weekend, thankfully. I really disliked Mishref Oasis, so I’m glad they moved. There is also Shakshooka this weekend. Here is the list:

Thursday March 6
Special IMAX Screening – Journey To Mecca
Pre-Iftar Paddle

Friday March 7
Special IMAX Screening – Journey To Mecca
Pre-Iftar Paddle
Qout Market at JACC

Saturday March 8
Special IMAX Screening – Journey To Mecca
Pre-Iftar Paddle
Madang Art Day – Mood Lamp
Qout Market at JACC
Shakshooka Market

If you’re in Kuwait this weekend, here are some events you can check out:

Thursday, February 27
Kuwait National Day Market @muroujkw
AlFarsi Kite Desert Display @alfarsikite
Bugsha Market at Al Shaheed Park @streetfoodkuwait
Bugsha Pop-up at Kuwait Towers @streetfoodkuwait
Bugsha Pop-up in Bnaider @streetfoodkuwait
Noble Element Guided Exhibition Tour @sultangallery
National Day Activities at The Scientific Center @scicenterkw
National Day Sunset Paddle @kwtsailing
Madang Pop-up Market @madang.kw
Inspire Roller Race Championship @inspiresportq8

Friday, February 28
Kuwait National Day Market @muroujkw
Bugsha Market at Al Shaheed Park @streetfoodkuwait
Bugsha Pop-up at Kuwait Towers @streetfoodkuwait
Bugsha Pop-up in Bnaider @streetfoodkuwait
National Day Activities at The Scientific Center @scicenterkw
National Day Sunset Paddle @kwtsailing
Inspire Roller Race Championship @inspiresportq8

Saturday, March 1
National Day Activities at The Scientific Center @scicenterkw

Looks like the military air show is happening after all! The Kuwait Army last night announced on Instagram that they’ll be performing an air show today, February 25, at various locations across Kuwait.

Kuwait Towers – 10:45AM
Blajaat to KLAND – 11:06AM
Julai’a to Zor – 11:10AM
Khiran to Khiran Mall – 11:12AM

For more info head to @kuwaitarmyghq

Note: @tecq8 also posted there will be an air show at the Kuwait Towers tomorrow, February 26 at 1:00PM

Lots of people have been asking me if there will be fireworks this National and Liberation Day. The answer is yes.

There are currently three confirmed fireworks shows:

Al Shaheed Park
There will be two fireworks shows at Al Shaheed Park on February 25 and 26, followed by a drone show. The shows will start sometime between 8 PM and 9 PM on both days. The duration and exact start time will depend on the weather and wind speed. There will be music throughout the entire show.

Al Mikshat
Located on the northern island of Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Bridge, they are hosting what they’re calling the largest fireworks show during the holidays. It will take place on February 25 and 26.

Al Khiran Mall
If you’re spending the holiday in the chalets area, Al Khiran Mall will host a fireworks show on February 26.

Al Kout Mall
Al Kout Mall will host a fireworks show on February 25 at 8PM.

If you know of any other places with fireworks, let me know in the comments.

If you’re looking for something cool to check out today, head to the beach next to Cheesecake Factory by Kuwait Towers between 1PM and 5PM. A team of skydivers from @kuwaitskydive will be putting on a show for National and Liberation day.

The Kuwait Annual International Camel Racing Championship is back, taking place from February 20 to 25, 2025 at the Kuwait Camel Racing Club. This year’s event promises to be bigger than ever, bringing participants from GCC countries, the Arab world, and even Europe.

This year will mark the 23rd edition of the championship which has become an important event in Kuwait’s sporting and cultural calendar. The races bring people together from different backgrounds and have become a celebration of heritage, competition, and tradition.

Race Schedule – Kuwait Camel Racing Championship 2025
Location: Kuwait Camel Racing Club
Dates: February 20 – 25, 2025

Day 1 – Thursday, February 20, 2025

Morning Races (8:00 AM) – 4 KM
Evening Races (3:00 PM) – 4 KM

Day 2 – Friday, February 21, 2025
Morning Races (8:00 AM) – 5 KM
Evening Races (2:00 PM) – 5 KM

Day 3 – Saturday, February 22, 2025
Morning Races (8:00 AM) – 6 KM
Evening Races (1:00 PM) – 6 KM

Day 4 – Sunday, February 23, 2025
Morning Races (8:00 AM) – 8 KM
Evening Races (1:00 PM) – 8 KM

Day 5 – Monday, February 24, 2025
Morning Races (8:00 AM) – 8 KM
Evening Races (1:00 PM) – 8 KM

Day 6 – Tuesday, February 25, 2025 (Final Day)
Main Championship Races (2:30 PM) – 8 KM

If you’ve never been to a camel race before then this is a good time to do so. Entry is free and you can find the location on Google Maps by searching for “Kuwait Camel Racing Club“.

Here are my favorite things happening this weekend. Due to the weather, check the event accounts for any cancellations.

Thursday, February 13
Gulf Bank Family Day at Khiran Mall
Jazz, Crêpes & Art
Kuwait International Food Festival
The Improv Show
Youm Albahar Festival
Father Daughter Date Night
The Promenade Market
Gardenia Outdoor Living Pop-Up

Friday, February 14
Kuwait International Food Festival
Vintage Movie Posters Exhibition & Auction
Youm Albahar Festival
The Promenade Market
Wellness Market
Gardenia Outdoor Living Pop-Up
Let’s Go Hiking
Kuwait Cats Club Show 2025

Saturday, February 15
Kuwait International Food Festival
Vintage Movie Posters Exhibition & Auction
Youm Albahar Festival
Makers Market
The Promenade Market
Wellness Market
Gardenia Outdoor Living Pop-Up
Kuwait Cats Club Show 2025

The British boy band Blue is coming to perform in Kuwait on April 10 and 11, and tickets will be going on sale tomorrow (Thursday) at 6PM.

Blue, known for early 2000s hits like All Rise, One Love, and Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word, will be performing at the National Theater at JACC.

Tickets start at 20 KD and will be available on jacc-kw.com

The Gulf Bank Al Danah Millionaire draw for KD2,000,000 is taking place in Khiran Mall this Thursday, February 13th. They’ll be holding various activities and concerts on that day including

• Competitions with prizes
• Interactive games
• Kuwait Television Band will be performing
• The Backstage Group will have performances
• NEO the mascot will be there all day
• Q&A with the audience and prizes
• KD2,000,000 winner announcement

The event is from 4PM to 8PM and is open to everyone, especially families and kids. So if you’re looking for something fun to do with your kids this weekend, this is it. @gulf_bank

There is a beautiful pop-up taking place starting today until February 25th at the Kuwait National Museum. The Gardenia Pop-up is an outdoor living exhibition and this year they’re holding it inside the National Museum courtyard, a venue I’m totally in love with.

The pop-up features art, design, plants, food and music amongst other things. It’s really well put together and if there was an award for the best market venue of the year, they’d easily win.

Entry is free, there are lots of cafes spread out both inside the museum courtyard and around the museum. Definitely pass by and check it out. They’re open from 10AM to 10PM but I highly recommend visiting during the daytime because of the way the sunlight casts beautiful shadows through the museums floating shade.

For more info on the pop-up, head to @gardenia.popup

Below are my favorite events taking place this weekend.

Thursday February 6
Auto World Car Show
Astronomers Diwaniya
International Show Jumping 2025
Jazz in Arabic at Al Shaheed Park
TK Outdoor Market at Murouj

Friday February 7
The Importance of Being Earnest
Auto World Car Show
To My Valentine Pop-up
Al Farsi Kite Desert Display
International Show Jumping 2025
TK Outdoor Market at Murouj
Super Run Event

Saturday February 8
The Importance of Being Earnest
Auto World Car Show
To My Valentine Pop-up
Mirror House 11th Art Festival
International Show Jumping 2025
Letters to the Holy Land Pop-up
TK Outdoor Market at Murouj
Movie Premier: The Devil’s Driver

Here are my favorite events taking place this weekend.

Thursday January 30
Winter Garden at Al Shaheed Park
Disney’s Dumbo DAI’s Family Film Night
Murouj Market
Buksha Market at Boulevard
Al-Farsi Desert Kite Display
International show jumping 2025

Friday January 31
Winter Garden at Al Shaheed Park
Murouj Market
Thrf at Solelab
Buksha Market at Boulevard
Al-Farsi Desert Kite Display
International show jumping 2025
Vision Board Workshop at Sluggish
Palama A night of Fire & Music

Saturday February 1
Winter Garden at Al Shaheed Park
Murouj Market
Thrf at Solelab
Bodega & Thrift Party
Buksha Market at Boulevard
Urban Sketchers at MOMA
International show jumping 2025

The British boy band Blue, who had a number of hits in the early 2000s like All Rise, One Love, and Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word, is coming to Kuwait. Blue rose to fame as one of the top boy bands of their era, selling over 15 million records worldwide. I honestly didn’t know who they were, but that’s probably because I come from an era when New Kids on the Block and Take That were the popular boy bands.

Blue will be performing live on April 10 & 11 at the National Theater at JACC. Tickets are going on sale next Monday.

Thursday, January 23
Custom Auto Show
Family Fun with IKEA at Boulevard
The Scientific Center Green Market
Salhiya Nights Market
The Social Market

Friday, January 24
Custom Auto Show
Plugged in Music Fest
Children of the Time Machine
Family Fun with IKEA at Boulevard
The Scientific Center Green Market
Salhiya Nights Market
The Ascend Rock Climbing Games

Saturday, January 25
Qout Market at The Oasis
Custom Auto Show
Children of the Time Machine
Family Fun with IKEA at Boulevard
Classical and Romantic Songs Opera
The Scientific Center Green Market
Urban Sketchers at Al Bahar Village
Squid Game at Mishref Park
The Ascend Rock Climbing Games
Salhiya Nights Market
AAW Run for a Cause!
Charm Studio at Solelab

Popular UFC fighter and most likely future middleweight champion, Khamzat Chimaev is going to be in Kuwait this weekend. He’s coming as a guest of honor for FERA Championship 2. Last year FERA Championship brought former UFC Champion and legend Jose Aldo to Kuwait and I actually ended up running into him at The Avenues wearing a dishdasha which was so bizarre.

FERA Championship is one of the largest MMA event that takes place in Kuwait, and this year it’s happening on January 17th. Tickets start at 10KD and if you want to find out more or book a ticket, their instagram account is @ferachampionship