All fun and games: Geekend returns
Geekend, the region’s premier pop-culture event by the Doha Film Institute (DFI), returns on October 1-3 at the Geekdom Building in Lusail Boulevard, bringing together Qatar’s artists, creators, game...
Geekend, Qatar's premier pop-culture event organized by the Doha Film Institute (DFI), returns from October 1-3 at the Geekdom Building in Lusail Boulevard. This year's edition aims to showcase Qatar's vibrant artist community, alongside its usual gaming, cosplay, board game, and community activities. DFI deputy chief executive and Geekdom founder Abdulla al-Mosallam emphasized that Geekend is a platform for artists, creators, gamers, and entrepreneurs to showcase their work, build communities, and find new pathways into the creative economy.
The three-day event will feature various zones like the Geekdom Café and Lounge, a main performance stage, and the Board Game Station by Majlis Shabab. A return of the Geekend Market will bring together Qatari and international artists and vendors. Interactive sponsor activations and competitive gaming events, such as the Catan Championship Regional Final and Geekend Trivia, will be part of the experience.
Creative programming includes live art workshops, theme-based challenges for artists, karaoke nights celebrating music from anime, films, and video games, and a "Made in Qatar" live social board game. The Japanese embassy will present a cultural activation, including cosplay photography, a kimono experience, traditional activities, and a Japan-Qatar illustration contest.
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