*The Fan Zone has welcomed more than 60,000 visitors so far
The Qatar Fan Zone (QFZ) at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena will feature more live performances to entertain football fans who will be watching the live screening of 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinal matches in Russia, it has been announced.
Attracting more than 60,000 visitors so far since its opening on June 14, the fan zone reopens Tuesday after a two-day break Sunday and Monday.
During this stage, the organisers said in a press statement, the fan zone’s music performances will feature Kuwaiti star Essa Almarzoug Tuesday, followed by his compatriot star, Ibrahim Dashti, on Wednesday. Both singers’ performances are for free and will begin at 7.30pm.
The concerts will be preceded by other entertainment features starting at 4pm, including Russian folk dances, Pixel Poi and Diabolo shows, roaming parades and performances by LED drummers.
Throughout the knockout and quarterfinal stages, football fans and music enthusiasts enjoyed live music performances by Moroccan star Hatim Ammor, world-renowned Rai icon Cheb Khaled, Iraqi singer Mohamed al-Fares and Lebanese artiste Ziad Bourji.
Football freestyle superstars Tobias Becs and Raquel Benetti also took to the stage to show off their moves and share their tricks with the fan zone’s visitors.
Operating on match days only, the fan zone opens its doors to the public between 4pm and midnight. It is powered by Vodafone Qatar as the official telecommunications partner and supported by W Doha Hotel & Residences, the official hospitality partner.
The fan zone, organised by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), Ministry of Culture and Sports and Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), is a highlight of this year’s Qatar Summer Festival, which kicked off on the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
Organised by QTA, the 11-week festival is a nationwide celebration of the country’s diverse retail and hospitality offerings, complemented by a host of entertainment and sports activities.
For the latest news from the Qatar Fan Zone, one can follow the SC (@roadto2022) and Qatar Calendar (@QatarCalendar) on social media.
