The Nutcracker ballet
27-30 December, 8pm; 30 December, 2pm
Cairo Opera House, main hall, Zamalek

The annual celebrations of Christmas season always include performances of the Nutcracker ballet by Cairo Opera's ballet company. The beautiful fairy tale that is set to Tchaikovsky's music is suitable for the whole family to enjoy. Check this link for more info.

Egypt premiere: Nabil El Gamil Dr. Tagmeel (2022)
Wednesday 28 December
Vox Cinemas

Dr. Nabil, a cosmetic specialist played by Mohamed Henedy owns a beauty clinic where many circumstances reveal clients and their wishes in a comic way. The film stars Mohamed Tharwat, Mahmoud Hafez, Mohammad Henedy, Nour and Mohamed Sallam.

Empty Canvas - interactive performance
Rawabet Art Space, Hussien El Meaamar St, Downtown Cairo
Wednesday 28 December, 6pm

Salam Yousry invites participants to create a painting in five hours, through games and storytelling.

Mazaher ensemble (Zar)
Wednesday 28 December, 8pm
Egyptian Center For Culture & Arts - Makan, 1 Saad Zaghloul St, Cairo

The musicians of Mazaher, Um Sameh, Um Hassan, and Nour El-Sabah are among the last remaining Zar practitioners in Egypt. The music is inspired by the three different musical styles of the Zar tradition practiced in Egypt.

Egypt premiere: The Smurfs: Next Adventure (2022)

Thursday 29 December
Vox Cinemas

Starring Sandra Asratian, Vincent Broes and Tess Bryant, the animated story begins with the Smurfs' village endangered by Gargamel who strikes again with a new plan to threaten the blue characters. Will he succeed? 

Aragid Ensemble
Friday 30 December, 8pm
Egyptian Center For Culture & Arts - Makan, 1 Saad Zaghloul St, Cairo

Led by Farah Al Masri, Aragid ensemble performs a selection of traditional Nubian songs. The word Aragid in the Nubian language Fajikka means joy and happiness and is therefore linked to the songs of weddings, celebrations and holidays. The ensemble relies on the performer's interaction with the audience by singing, clapping and dancing.

Anistoona theatre play
Friday 30, Saturday 31 December, 8pm
Must Opera House, 6th of October city

Produced by Mohamed Ahmed El-Sobky, the comedy play stars Donia Samir Ghanim, Bayuomy Fouad, Karim Afify, Samy Moghawry, Amr Abd El-Aziz, Mariam El-Sokary and Passant Seyam

Cairo Symphony Orchestra’s New Year’s concert in Cairo

Saturday 31 December, 8pm
Cairo Opera House, main hall, Zamalek

The New Year’s classics will be performed by the Cairo Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Giovanni Pompeo. The evening features also soprano Tehmine Schaeffer and the A Cappella Choir with the choirmaster Maya Gvineria. The same concert will be repeated in Alexandria on 1 January (see below).

Kaleidoscope (season 1)
Sunday 1 January
Netflix premiere

This TV mini series centres around the largest heist ever attempted, the vengeance and betrayals that surround it. The series stars Paz Vega, Peter Mark Kendall and an Egyptian actress Rosaline Elbay.

Cairo Symphony Orchestra’s New Year’s concert in Alexandria
Sunday 1 January, 8pm
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre), Alexandria

The New Year’s classics will be performed by the Cairo Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Giovanni Pompeo. The evening also features soprano Tehmine Schaeffer and the A Cappella Choir with the choirmaster Maya Gvineria. 

Takht El-Sellem concert
Tuesday 3 January, 9pm
Room Art Space New Cairo

Takht El Sellem is an Egyptian band that was formed in 2020 with a unique fusion music style playing the mashups of Eastern and international music.