Arab Music Institute
22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373
Sun 18, 9pm: The Arab Music Heritage ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs.
Arab Oud House (Beit Al-Harrawi)
Mohamed Abdu St, behind Al-Azhar Mosque, Tel 02 2510 4174
Every Sunday, 8pm (Free entry): The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, founded by artist Zakariya El-Hagawy, performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments.
Every Friday, 8pm (Free entry): “Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel” (The Karakouz and The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat.
American University in Cairo
New Cairo Campus
Malak Gabr Arts Theatre
Sun 18, 7pm (Free and open to the public): Experience the thunder of drums, screaming guitars and soaring vocals in a night of pure rock energy with Rock ensemble. Performers: Lama Khallaf – Voice, Dalia Farag – Voice, Ahmed El-Sedfy – Voice, Merna Mahdy - Voice and Piano, Laila El-Refai – Piano, Raef Abdelmasih - Piano and Synthesizer, Omar Ayoub - Guitar and Voice, Youssef Mustafa – Guitar, and Yehya Radwan - Bass Guitar and Voice.
Cairo Opera House
Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144
Main Hall
Thurs 15, 9pm: The National Arab Music ensemble performs classical Arab songs, conducted by maestro Mustafa Helmy and featuring the opera singers Maye Hassan, Ahmed Effat, Ashraf Walid and guest of honor Soma.
Sat 17, 9pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by maestro Ahmed Atef, presents “Young Soloists” gala performing works by Mozart, Bach, Beethoven among others.
Thurs 22, Fri 23, Sun 25, Mon 26, 9pm: The Cairo Opera Orchestra, conducted by maestro Nader Abbassi, together with the Cairo Opera Company, choreographed by Erminia Kamel, present Carmen opera by Bizet, directed by Hazem Tayel.
Small Hall
Sun 18, 9pm: The Talents Development Centre concert.
Al-Ghouri Dome
111 Al-Azhar St, Al-Ghouriya, Tel 02 2506 0227
Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music
(Performances every Sat and Wed, 7pm).
Thurs 15, 8pm: Saltana troupe for classical Arab music and songs, led by artist Mohamed Hussein.
Sun 18, 8pm: Hanghany (we will sing) band, conducted by maestro Salah Mustafa.
Thurs 22, 8pm: Nay band, led by artist Hashem Lotfy.
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre
12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707
Thurs 15, Fri 16, Sat 17, 9pm: Knights of the Orient for Heritage dance company performs Ash: From Times of Tyranny show, choreographed and directed by Karima Bedeir.
Thurs 22, 9pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs.
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
Thurs 15, 8pm: Lazeez (delicious) show, interactive comedy show.
Fri 16, 8pm: Nilekee is a genre-defying band blending different musical forces. The group brings together drummer Mido Renga, known for his dynamic collaborations and rhythmic mastery; Darko, a soul-rooted vocalist and pioneer of rock fusion; guitarist Miniawy, a London College of Music-certified artist with years of stage experience; and Dr bass, a seasoned bassist and producer behind Known Productions. Together, they create a bold, cross-cultural sound that fuses neo soul, RnB, funk, and rock into something entirely their own.
Sat 17, 8pm: Alexers are back in an unforgettable night.
Tues 20, 8-9pm: Karaoke night.
Thurs 22, 8pm: Elegy, an original rock band that synergizes alternative rock, post rock and metal in their sound, while also delivering fan favorite rock and metal covers.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Thurs 15, Wed 21 and Thurs 22, 9pm: Karaoke night.
Sat 17, 9pm: Shawshy Time (a crowd work special).
Sun 18, 9pm: Students of Impro Hub’s Status Workshop will take to the stage to perform an interactive improvised theatre performance.
Mon 19, 9pm: The Open Mic with Khairy.
Tues 20, 9pm: Continental rap night with the uprising rappers Turky, Seif Kix, and Edgar.
MUST Opera House
Misr University for Science and Technology, Al-Motamayez District, next to Dar Al Fouad Hospital, 6 October City, Giza, Tel 01094444273/4/5
Tues 20, 8pm: Mustafa is a Sudanese-Canadian singer-songwriter, whose debut record ‘Dunya’ tackles themes from religious devotion, gang violence, romantic intimacy through to childhood trauma. Performing in Egypt for the first time, this concert promises a special experience highlighted by Mustafa’s magnetic presence and powerful, instantly captivating vocals.
El Sawy Culturewheel
End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448
River Hall
Fri 16, 8pm: Rouh El Sharq (spirit of the Orient) Choir.
Thurs 22, 8pm: Ali Qandil in a stand-up comedy show.
Wisdom Hall
Thurs 15, 8pm: A concert by Hafez and Boustan.
Fri 16, 8.30pm: Abu Shaar Brothers troupe performs religious chants.
Sat 17, 8pm: Konafa Comedy Night, a stand-up comedy show.
Wed 21, 8pm: The Chinese Cultural Centre presents a Chinese dance show.
Thurs 22, 8.30pm: A classical Arab music concert by Magd El- Kassem.
Teatro Arkan
Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt
Thurs 15, 8pm: Mina Nader is back with a new edition of his interactive comedy therapy show.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106
Sun 18, 9pm: A concert of Umm Kolthoum songs.
Mon 19, 9pm: The Talents Development Centre concert.
Sat 24, 9pm: Alexandria Opera for Arab Music and Singing in a repertoire of classical Arab songs.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 15 May, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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