Arab Music Institute
22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373
Fri 12, 8.30pm: Shomoaa (candles) troupe, led by artist Said Osman.
Sun 14, 8.30pm: Singer Reem Kamal and her band perform classical Arab songs.
Beit Al-Seheimi
Al-Moez St, Al-Darb Al Asfar Alley, Al-Gamaleya District, Tel 02 2787 8865
Every Sunday, 7.30pm (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 its founder and scripter Nabil Bahgat.
Cairo Opera House
Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144
Main Hall
Thurs 11, 8.30pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira ensemble in a concert of classical Arab songs.
Fri 12 and Sat 13, 8.30pm: Pianist Omar Khairat and his Orchestra.
Thurs 18 and Fri 19, 8.30pm: Cairo Steps band, led by oud player Bassem Darwish (Egypt/Germany).
Small Hall
Fri 12, 8.30pm: The Talents Development Centre concert.
Wed 17, 8.30pm: A Merry Christmas concert features mezzo soprano Gala El-Hadidi.
Consoleya
5 El-Fadl St, Behind Al-Abd patisserie, Bab Al-Louq, Abdeen, Cairo
Sat 13, 7.30pm: Al Hezb El Comedy Open Mic is back. Come check out the newest talents take their shot at trying stand-up comedy for the very first time.
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).
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre
12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707
Fri 12, 8.30pm: El-Enshad El-Dini troupe performs religious chants.
Thurs 18 and Fri 19, 8.30pm: The Egyptian Modern Dance Theatre Company performs Al Nadaha show.
Kasr El Nile Cinema & Theatre
6 Kasr El Nile St, Downtown, Cairo
Thurs 11, Fri 12 and Sat 13, 8pm: Al Milad Christmas Musical is a spellbinding musical that reimagines the timeless Nativity story, brought to life by Campus Crusade for Christ – Egypt. Penned by Ibrahim Maurice and Dalia Farid, directed by Rena Andrawes, and produced by David Yowakim, Al Milad unites powerful live vocals with a deeply moving theatrical narrative. Step into the journey of the Holy Family — a story of courage, faith, and grace — and rediscover the heart of Christmas through music, emotion, and hope.
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.
New Opera House
The New Administrative Capital
Arts and Culture City
Fri 12 and Sat 13, 8.30pm: The Pyramids Echo Festival concludes its first edition by two performances of My Fair Lady ballet presented by Russia’s prestigious St. Petersburg State Ballet Theatre of Boris Eifman.
Room Art Space & Café
10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159
Thurs 11, 8pm: A concert features Hellrider and Anemoya bands. Hellrider is a five-piece black/speed/punk band founded in 2021, first single was dropped in 2023. Two years later, the band unleashed their debut full-length album “Rise of The Menace” (2025) which was praised by the Egyptian metal/rock underground scene. Anemoya rises from Cairo’s underground, weaving progressive metal with gothic influences into a sound of crushing riffs, soaring melodies, and cinematic tension.
Fri 12, 8pm: The Traveling Birds are performing accompanied by Ahmed’s syncopated guitar, the Traveling Birds offer a renewed repertoire of songs, still drawn from the classics, still in English, French, Arabic, and Spanish.
Sat 13, 8pm: Ahmed Hani Jazz Fusion Quartet.
Tues 16, 8pm: Karaoke night.
Wed 17, 8pm: A concert features a trio that contains three musicians/composers: Aly Eissa (oud), Ahmed Hani (Bass), and Shady El Qasseer (Saxophone).
Thurs 18, 8pm: A stand-up comedy show by Hilarty Hights.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Sat 13, 8pm: Comedy Stuff stand-up comedy show.
Tues 16, 8pm: An unforgettable night with amazing Indie rock music featuring StormAlong band.
Wed 17, 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 11 and Fri 12, 8pm: A singing recital by Lamia El-Riahi.
Sat 13, 7.30pm: A concert features Talata Ekhwat (Three Brothers) band.
Sun 14, 7pm (Standing): Maniche concert.
Mon 15, 7pm (Standing): Stormalong band in an Indie rock night.
Tues 16, 7.30pm: Elsohbageya band gives a singing concert.
Thurs 18, 7.30pm (Standing): A rock night by The Silk N' Smoke band
Wisdom Hall
Thurs 11, 7.30pm: “The Magic of Christmas” concert presented by Neveen Allouba Vocal Academy.
Sat 13, 7.30pm: A singing recital by Mariam Aziz.
Thurs 18, 7.30pm: For the first time, El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show presents a concert bringing the three giants together: Umm Kolthoum, Mohamed Abdel-Wahab and Abdel-Halim Hafez performing their much-loved songs.
Word Hall
Thurs 11, 7.30pm: Ninety Comedy Night stand-up comedy show.
Thurs 18, 7.30pm: The Comedy Hub stand-up comedy show.
Teatro Arkan
Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt
Thurs 11, 8pm: Under the leadership of maestro Mohamed Othman, Ayamna El Helwa band brings together talented vocalists and some of Egypt’s finest musicians.
Sat 13, 8pm: AUC Alumni Folklore group showcases a variety of dances highlighting different regions of Egypt, choreographed by the group’s founder Pinky Selim.
Wed 17, 9pm: “Studio El Etnen” the final stand-up comedy show of the year features comedy stars Ahmed Hassan and Ahmed Magdy for a high-energy night packed with fresh big laughs, and unforgettable vibes.
Thurs 18, 8pm: Enjoy an outstanding concert of the iconic timeless voice Aida El-Ayoubi, accompanied by her orchestra, conducted by maestro Wagdy El-Fiwy.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106
Thurs 11, 8.30pm: A concert by Alexandria Opera Strings Orchestra.
Fri 12, 8.30pm: Umm Kolthoum troupe for classical Arab music.
Sat 13, 8.30pm and Sun 14, 5pm and 8pm: David Heart’s Choir.
Wed 17 and Thurs 18, 8.30pm: Alexandria Opera Company for Arab Music and Singing concert.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999
Multimedia Unit Room 2 (B3)
Sun 14, 1pm: A recorded performance of The Magic Flute
Opera by the Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791), DVD 363, duration: 100 minutes.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 11 December, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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