Live action shows of beloved characters are landing at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) this 'Summer in Qatar', with tickets going on sale from today through tixbox.com, the organisers have announced.

Everyone’s favourite blue creatures, the 'Smurfs Live on Stage - The Smurfs Save Spring’ will arrive between July 18 and 20, while 'Hello Kitty Live Fashion & Friends’ will delight children from July 25 to 27, both at Al Mayassa Theatre, QNCC.

The two shows are presented by Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) in partnership with Alchemy Project as part of a vibrant Summer in Qatar (SiQ) programme.

Tickets range in price from QR75 to QR275.

'The Smurfs Live on Stage - The Smurfs Save Spring' will take audiences on a ‘smurftastic’ journey with the whole gang. Audiences can watch Papa Smurf, Clumsy Smurf, Brainy Smurf and Smurfette, match Gargamel the evil wizard and the puppeteers, a press statement notes.

Meanwhile, set in modern-day London, ‘Hello Kitty Live Fashion & Friends’ is a story of friendship. The show features Hello Kitty and her friends My Melody, Dear Daniel and Mimmy as they navigate the city and share a passion for creativity. With sparkling costumes and a fantastic soundtrack, the show is sure to delight fans, the statement adds.

Mashal Shahbik, a QNTC official, said: “Families spending this Summer in Qatar will enjoy the most festive and eventful season, with a lineup of events for all ages and tastes. In addition to Entertainment City, summer-long activities at participating malls, theme parks and summer camps, we have brought popular international stage shows that will entertain the entire family.”

Mac S Far, CEO of Alchemy Project, added: “We are thrilled to be part of the Qatar summer season this year and look forward to hosting these great shows in Doha where we can engage the full family and present some of the best stage performances in Doha. Many thanks to the National Tourism Council, which has provided an environment for us to be able to present these great shows.”

Summer in Qatar includes a host of activities and promotions across retail, hospitality and travel. Through partner organisations such as Qatar Museums (QM), families can sign up for a QM Culture Pass, which will unlock discounts on these shows as well as a host of tourism products, outdoor, mall activities and family entertainment.