Katy Perry delivered an exclusive, invitation-only concert at the foot of the Giza Pyramids yesterday, marking her first-ever performance at the iconic site.
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Once Upon a Time in Gaza, directed by Tarzan and Arab Nasser, scooped three awards at the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), which came to a close on Friday.
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One of the first activities of the 46th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF, 12-21 November) was a panel discussion on Digital Restoration: Reviving the Visual Heritage of Arab Cinema, held at the Cairo Opera's open-air theatre.
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As the Cairo International Film Festival launches on 12 November and continues until 21 November, Egypt gears up for its iconic cinematic celebration, which in its 46th edition renews the dialogue between legacy and innovation.
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Primetime Emmy-nominated Egyptian composer Hisham Nazih will premiere his compositions for the celebrations of the Grand Museum Opening. Nayer Nagui will conduct the grand orchestra.
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The Al Nour Wal Amal Chamber Orchestra, composed of visually impaired and blind women musicians, performed at the closing ceremony of CineGouna, the industry platform of the 8th El Gouna Film Festival (16-24 October 2025).
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The Cairo Jazz Festival will dedicate its upcoming 17th edition (30 October – 7 November) to the late Lebanese composer and cultural icon Ziad Rahbani. The festival will feature a special concert, a film screening, and a seminar highlighting Rahbani's enduring influence on Arab music and theatre.
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The 6th edition of the Baghdad International Theatre Festival (10–16 October) has welcomed a strong Egyptian delegation among its distinguished guests and jury members — theatre professionals spanning creative, institutional, and critical spheres.
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It began with a pin, then came a song, and soon, a red carpet statement. Now, across stages, screens, and festivals, a growing wave of artists around the world is refusing to stay silent about Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
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Every two years, Cairo hosts Egypt’s only Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youths. Winners not only perform but also travel to Poland to connect with Chopin’s heritage, deepening their musical and cultural understanding.
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All four winners of this year’s ninth Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth in Egypt embarked on a six-day trip to Poland, exploring four different cities from 5 to 10 September.
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Amid rising global attention on Gaza, Swiss filmmaker Nicolas Wadimoff will premiere Who Is Still Alive (Qui Vit Encore) at the Venice Film Festival (27 August – 6 September) — a powerful documentary chronicling the survival, grief and resilience of nine Palestinians living through Israel’s war on Gaza.
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The 32nd edition of the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre (CIFET) will take place between 1 and 8 September, showcasing local, regional, and international plays across Cairo theatres.
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Few artists have shaped the cultural and political fabric of the Arab world quite like Ziad Rahbani, and his passing on 26 July registered among millions as a significant loss for the region’s cultural heritage.
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Egyptian director and playwright Mazen El-Gharabawy took part in a roundtable held as part of this year’s Avignon Festival (5–26 July), marking the only Egyptian theatre-maker participating in this year's Avignon Off programme.
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Over the past two decades, the name Khaled Saleh has repeatedly appeared in various publications—in recent years often in connection with the Isis String Orchestra for Amateurs. But the portfolio of this violinist, educator and conductor is filled with all kinds of gems.
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On 19 and 20 June, the Cairo Opera House staged two gala evenings in tribute to the late Abdel-Moneim Kamel (1949–2013), the renowned ballet dancer, choreographer, and former Opera House chairman.
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11 June marks second death anniversary of Egypt's first prima ballerina, a woman who made a strong impact on Egypt's cultural scene, expanding her force beyond the classical dance
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Palestine is claiming a powerful and heartbreaking spotlight at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, with cinema giving voice to a shattered people through films, rising talents, and a wave of global solidarity.
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Egyptian filmmakers leave a mark on the 2025 Cannes Film Festival's line-up of screenings and sideline activities.
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