Doha:The Doha Film Festival 2026 has announced its music program for this year’s edition, set to take place from November 19 to 27. The festival will feature a diverse lineup of regional music pioneers, international artists, and emerging talents, showcasing the creative energy of the global music scene.

According to Qatar News Agency, the festival’s program emphasizes the ability of music to transcend borders, amplify underrepresented voices, and create shared cultural experiences. The schedule includes a variety of performances, from Palestinian youth-music trailblazers and fresh Sudanese voices to international artists, alongside a special collaboration with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.

Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, Chief Executive Officer of the Doha Film Institute and Director of the Doha Film Festival, emphasized the unifying power of music, noting its ability to bring people together across different cultures and languages. Alremaihi highlighted the emergence of a new generation of artists in the Arab world who are innovating and redefining contemporary sounds, while also expressing their identities and social concerns. She expressed pride in hosting these artists and providing audiences with the opportunity to experience music’s unifying power.