Tahrir CultureFest 2025 (10-12 April)
The AUC annual festival’s second edition will include dance performances and concerts, book talks, panel discussions, exhibitions, a bazaar, children’s activities, Nile kayaking, a food fair and many more activities.
Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC)
AUC’s Tahrir Campus, 24 Falaki St, Downtown Cairo, Tel 012 88721446
Ewart Memorial Hall
Thurs 10, 6.30-7.30pm: Join a CaPop for an unforgettable musical experience, this dynamic Egyptian semi-a cappella choir transforms popular music with captivating performances inspired by a blend of cultural traditions.
Fri 11, 2-3pm: A celebration of global dance and culture, the Cairo American College Varsity Dance Team as they take you on a vibrant journey across the globe with Saudade and Passport to the World, two performances showcasing cultural diversity through dance.
Sat 12, 8-10pm: Join Cairo Steps band for a captivating performance, led by oud player Bassem Darwish, where traditional Egyptian rhythms blend with modern jazz, classical music and contemporary sounds.
Outdoor Stage
Thurs 10, 8-9pm: Marwan Pablo’s live concert, enjoy a night of contemporary Egyptian rap music.
Fri 11, 5pm: In collaboration with the Embassy of India and Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture, this concert will showcase mesmerizing classical Indian dance Kathak and vibrant Bollywood dance bringing the rich cultural heritage of India to life.
Fri 11, 8-9pm: Experience a unique cross-cultural collaboration as two singer-songwriters from North and Eastern Africa, Nadya Shanab (Egypt) and Fadhilee Itulya (Kenya), join forces for an extraordinary performance.
Sat 12, 1.30-2.30pm: "Nostalgic Notes of Cairo" musical performance will feature students from the Centre for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA) and the Arabic Language Intensive Programme (ALIN) at AUC.
Sat 12, 3-4pm: International dance performance by the AUC students.
Sat 12, 4 - 4.30pm: Experience the elegance and energy of Japanese dance. This performance brings the traditions of Japan to the heart of Cairo, blending classical grace with contemporary expression.
Sat 12, 6-7pm: Enjoy the resilient voices of the Salute to Gaza Choir, a moving musical initiative by the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music.
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Arab Music Institute
22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373
Thurs 10, 8pm: The Arab Music Heritage ensemble performs classical Arab songs.
Sat 12, 8pm: Egybadour band, led by Mohamed Abu Zeid.
Sun 13, 8pm: A concert of Umm Kolthoum songs.
Beit Al-Seheimi
Al-Muaaz St, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2787 8865
Every Sunday, 9pm: The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments (Free entry).
Cairo Opera House
Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144
Main Hall
Thurs 10, Fri 11, Mon 14, 8pm: The Cairo Opera Company and Orchestra perform excerpts from The Magic Flute and Aida operas.
Sat 12, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by maestro Ahmed El-Saedi and featuring pianist Yara Salem, celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of composer Maurice Ravel.
Sun 13, 8pm: A concert of Abdel-Halim Hafez songs.
Open-Air Theatre
Fri 11 April, 8pm: Harpist Manal Mohieddin and her band.
Small Hall
Thurs 10, 8pm: Harp recital by Mona Wassef.
Fri 11, 8pm: Piano recital by Amr Selim.
Sun 13, 8pm: A piano recital by Ghada Shaker.
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, 8pm).
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre
12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707
Mon 21, Tues 22 and Wed 23, 8pm: The Egyptian Modern Dance Theatre Company presents Al-Basassin (spies) dance performance.
Makan
1 Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 2792 0878
Every Tuesday, 8pm: 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, 8pm: 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
Fri 11, 8pm: Ahmed Ali El-Haggar and his band.
Tues 15, 8-9pm: Karaoke night.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Sat 12, 8pm: A stand-up comedy show by Ozma show vol3.
Tues 15, 8pm: Cassette 90 band Nostalgia 90's concert.
Wed 16 and Thurs 17, 8-10pm: Karaoke night.
El Sawy Culturewheel
End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448
Wisdom Hall
Thurs 10, 8pm: Syrian singer Majd El-Kassem.
Fri 11, 8pm: The Abu Shaar Brothers Syrian Islamic chanting group, consisting of ten members, performs religious chanting.
Tues 15, 8pm: A concert features Italian-American guitarist Marisa Sardo.
Thurs 17, 8pm: Singer Hany Mustafa performs international songs.
River Hall
Thurs 10, 8pm: Strawberry Swing band.
Fri 11, 8pm: Singing recital by Somaya Darwesh.
Sat 12, 8pm: Singing recital by Youssef Ismail.
Mon 14, 8pm: Religious chanting by Mashro3 Rooh troupe.
Wed 16, 9pm: Super star singer Ali El-Haggar and his band.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106
Thurs 10, 8pm: Maestro Iman Genedy’s troupe gives a concert.
Fri 11, 8pm: Alexandria Opera Strings Orchestra concert.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999
Conference Centre Main Hall
Fri 11, 7pm: Egyptian-German Music Forum presents a concert by BA Orchestra and BA Youth Orchestra, together with HÖGy Big band (Germany), and DSBA Choir and Orchestra, with musical direction by Ingy Lotfy, Frank Schlichter, and Harald Simon.
Sat 26, 7pm: Recital and chamber music concert features BA Orchestra and BA Youth Orchestra, artistically supervised by Shady Abdel-Sallam.
Conference Centre Small Hall
Sat 12, 7pm: Harp recital by Mona Wassef.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 10 April, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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