Arab Music Institute

22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373

Sun 8, 8pm: The Arab Music Heritage ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs.  

Beit Al-Seheimi
Al-Muaaz St, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2787 8865
Every Sunday, 8pm: The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments.
Every Friday, 8pm: “Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel” (The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat.

Cairo Opera House

Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736  0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144

Main Hall

Thurs 5, 8pm: The National Arab Music Ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs.

Sat 7, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra.

Thurs 12, 8pm: Superstar singer Ali El-Haggar and his band.  

Small Hall

Thurs 5, 8pm: Oud duet Dina Abdel-Hamid and Ghassan Al-Youssef.  

Fri 6, 8pm: The Harp Group concert.   

Cairo Jazz Club 610

CJC 610, Al Guezira Plaza, El Sheikh Zayed, 6 October

Thurs 12, 8pm: Renowned for crafting deep, melodic, and emotional soundscapes that turn any dance floor into an unforgettable experience, Arodes' music blends the underground with wide-reaching appeal, connecting with every ear and leaving lasting impressions on every heart. Adding to this extraordinary lineup, local legends Junior and Ashmawy will be stepping in to deliver their electrifying sets.

French Cultural Institute

Madrasset Al-Huquq Al Frinseya St, Mounira, Tel 02 2791 5800 

Thurs 12, 8.30pm: A concert by Sara Moullablad, a Moroccan singer, songwriter and composer, who draws her inspiration from French songs, jazz, African and oriental music, influenced by her family’s musical heritage. Her music, which blends storytelling and composing in the Moroccan dialect, reflects a rare authenticity.

Al-Ghouri Caravansary 
Mohamed Abdou St, off Al-Muaaz St and Al-Azhar St, Tel 02 2514 7475
Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music
(Performances every Sat and Wed, 7.30pm).

Al-Gumhouriya Theatre

12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707 

Thurs 5 and Fri 6, 8pm: The Modern Dance Theatre Company performs The Other Dimension dance show. 

Thurs 12, 8pm: El-Enshad El-Dini troupe performs religious songs. 

Makan

1 Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 2792 0878 

Every Tuesday, 8-10pm: Mawawil features vocalists Hend and Sara in a repertoire of traditional music of the Nile Delta, Al Jaafra music played by Arab Tribes from Aswan and Nass Makan band.

Every Wednesday, 8-10pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher ensemble featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sabah.

Room Art Space & Café
10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159 

Thurs 5, 8pm: A concert by Aly Absalam, a fresh new artist with a distinctive sound and style. The evening will feature live performances of Absalam’s original music, from heartfelt ballads to high-energy anthems.

Fri 6, 8pm: Come to enjoy a trip with the traveling Birds in a Christmas atmosphere. 

Sat 7, 8pm: The Gypsy Jazz project. 

Sun 8, 8pm: A Christmas Night by Marco and friends. 

Tues 10, 8pm: Karaoke night. 

Wed 11, 8pm: Singer Hany Adel and Friends. 

Thurs 12, 8pm: Nostalgia night by Tranquil Note band.

The band will play a selection of tracks from different genres; jazz, tango, waltz, movie sound tracks, a selection of oriental music of famous oriental songs and some of the band members' original tracks.

The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo

Thurs 5 and Thurs 12, 8pm: Karaoke night. 

Sat 7, 8pm: Lazeez (delicious), interactive comedy show. 

Sun 8, 8pm: Storytelling Cairo Arabic Edition. 

Tues 10, 8pm: A concert by Stigma, an Egyptian indie rock band distinguished by its original compositions 

Wed 11 and Thurs 12, 8pm: Karaoke night.  

El Sawy Culturewheel

End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 

River Hall

Thurs 5, 7pm: Tablet El-Sitt band. 

Fri 6, 7.30pm: Singing recital by Wegdan. 

Mon 9, 7pm: 1984 band. 

Tues 10, 8pm: Sultan Elarfin ensemble performs religious songs. 

Thurs 12, 7pm: Al Mawlawia Al Masria troupe, led by Sufi chanter Amer El-Tony performs Sufi chants and dances.  

Wisdom Hall

Thurs 5, 6pm and 8pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs Amal Hayaty (The hope of my life) and Baeed Anak (far away from you).  

Fri 6, 8pm: Religious chanting by Abu Shaar Brothers troupe.  

Thurs 12, 8pm: International songs performed by singer Hany Must.   

Theatro Arkan

Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt

Thurs 5, 8pm: Get ready for an unforgettable musical night with Muslim and enjoy an exceptional winter atmosphere filled with emotions, featuring his beloved melodies, new songs, and special surprises for the audience.

Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC) 

Al-Sheikh Rihan St, off Tahrir Square, Tel 02 2615 2694/01280009077

Ewart Memorial Hall 

Thurs 5, 7-8pm: "Portugal-Spain: 50 Years Culture and Democracy" event presents a musical fusion show of “De Cabo a Fado" (Fado and Flamenco) performed by Anabel Veloso company featuring Portuguese and Spanish artists.  

ALEXANDRIA 

Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) 

Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106

Thurs 5, 8pm: A concert by Alexandria Opera Company for Arab music and singing. 

Fri 6, 8pm: Percussionist Nesma Abdel-Aziz performs on marimba, accompanied by her band.  

Thurs 12, 8pm: Piano recital by Amr Selim and his band. 

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 

Main Hall

Fri 6, 7pm: Superstar singer Ali El-Haggar and his band.  

Sat 7 and Sun 8, 8pm: Contemporary Dance Night performances, in collaboration with Ezzat Ezzat.

* A version of this article appears in print in the 5 December, 2024 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly