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FuelFest Arrives in Qatar for the First Time with Fast & Furious Stars and a First-Ever Dual Hip-Hop Concert Featuring Ludacris and Busta Rhymes

 
 
DOHA, QATAR – (ARAB NEWSWIRE) – FuelFest, the world-renowned automotive and entertainment festival, will make its Qatar debut on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Katara South Parking, in partnership with Visit Qatar. The one-day event brings together high-performance car culture, celebrity appearances, and live music in a landmark lifestyle festival for the country.
Hosted by Cody Walker, FuelFest is known globally for its fusion of motorsports, custom and exotic vehicles, immersive fan experiences, and live entertainment.
FuelFest Qatar will feature appearances by Fast & Furious cast members Jason Statham and Tyrese Gibson, alongside a historic live music finale headlined by hip-hop icons Ludacris and Busta Rhymes. This marks the first time in FuelFest history that two global music legends will perform back-to-back in a single concert—exclusively in Qatar. Tickets are available via https://doha.platinumlist.net/.
 
 
The headline concert will conclude a full-day festival featuring supercars, custom builds, drift performances, and interactive experiences.
A portion of proceeds from FuelFest Qatar will benefit Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW), the nonprofit organization founded by Paul Walker.
 
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Katara South Parking, Doha, Qatar
Tickets: doha.platinumlist.net
SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
  • 1:00 PM – Gates Open
  • 7:30 PM – Meet & Greet with Fast & Furious Cast
  • 8:15 PM – DJ Infamous Live Performance
  • 9:00 PM – Headline Concert: Ludacris & Busta Rhymes
 
ABOUT FUELFEST
FuelFest is a global automotive and entertainment festival that blends car culture with live music, motorsports, art, and immersive lifestyle experiences. Hosted by Cody Walker, FuelFest showcases world-class custom, exotic, and performance vehicles alongside live drifting, interactive attractions, and headline music performances. The festival proudly supports Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW), continuing Paul Walker's legacy of community impact and humanitarian relief.

ABOUT VISIT QATAR
Visit Qatar is the main arm of Qatar Tourism. Visit Qatar's mission is to promote and expand tourism in Qatar by cultivating its rich culture, developing thrilling attractions, enhancing Qatar's calendar, becoming the leading MICE destination in the region, diversifying events and luxury experiences. Visit Qatar is rooted in Service Excellence, boosting the entire tourism value chain, and increasing local and international visitor demand in Qatar. Through Visit Qatar's network of international offices in priority markets, cutting-edge digital platforms, and marketing campaigns, Visit Qatar is expanding Qatar's presence globally and enhancing the tourism sector.

ABOUT MELT LIVE
Melt Live is an international events and experiences company and the creator of unique cultural festivals around the world. Specializing in premium lifestyle, entertainment, and sports-led events, Melt Live brings together global talent, iconic destinations, and innovative production to deliver high-impact experiences that connect audiences across cultures.
 
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This press release is issued through Arab Newswire (www.arabnewswire.com) — a press release distribution service for the Arab World, Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

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