Arab Music Institute
22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373
Thurs 29, 8pm: Singer Mohamed El-Tohky in a concert of classical Arab songs.
American University in Cairo
New Cairo Campus
Malak Gabr Arts Theatre
Thurs 5, 7pm (Free and open to the public): Join us for an evening of live jazz with the Adolfo Mendonça Trio, featuring piano, bass and drums in a dynamic performance that celebrates the tradition and artistry of jazz.
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 29, 8pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music ensemble.
Sat 31, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by maestro Ahmed El-Saedi, and featuring pianist Seif Eldeen Sherif performs Edvard Greig’s Peer Gent Suite No. 1, Maurice Ravel’s Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G major, M. 83, and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade” Symphonic Suite, Op. 35. Small Hall
Thurs 29, 8pm: The Talents Development Centre concert celebrates the 25 January Revolution.
Fri 30, 8pm: Harp recital by Yasmine El-Harby.
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
Thurs 29, 8pm: A concert by Hos Erof Choir, conducted by
Ramez George Zakhary, and supervised by Ansy Naguib.
Fri 30, 8pm: The Arab Music Heritage ensemble, conducted by
maestro Mohamed El-Mogui and featuring opera singers Yasser Soliman, Angham Mostafa, Mohie Salah, and Radwa Said, performs variations from the heritage of Arab Music.
Heliopolis Public Library
42 Al-Oroba St, off Beirut St, Misr Al-Gedida, Tel 011 42464426
Sat 31, 8pm: Harp recital by Manal Mohei Eldeen.
Thurs 5, 8.30pm: After the success of the first interactive stand-up comedy show “Zarf Tarek Gedan”, the show is back again in a night dedicated to the love of the family. Get ready for a night full of laughter and fun for the whole family with Tarek El-Ebiary in a first-of-its-kind interactive stand-up comedy show.
Italian Cultural Institute
3 El-Sheikh El Marsafy St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 5423/2735 8791
Thurs 29, doors open at 7:30pm, concert starts at 8pm: The Trio Hèrmes composed of Ginevra Bassetti (violin), Francesca Giglio (cello), and Greta Maria Lobefaro (piano) has quickly established itself on both the national and international music scene, winning competitions such as the European Music Competition “Città di Moncalieri” in 2019 and the “Ensemble of the Year 2023” award from Le Dimore del Quartetto. Trio Hèrmes is promoting contemporary music and developing original projects dedicated to great composers such as Schumann, Beethoven, and Schubert, collaborating with prominent artists and critics.
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 29, 8pm: Stand-up comedy show features Jimmy, Halawa, and Kamtcho.
Tues 3 Feb, 8pm: Karaoke night.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Fri 30, 8pm: Disney x Mosaic event is structured into two distinct musical halves, each led by a band with a unique artistic identity.
Sun 1 Feb, 8pm: Karaoke night.
Mon 2, 8pm: Abraj show – Zodiacrowd, a stand-up comedy show about zodiac signs.
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 29, 7.30pm: Cassette 90s band.
Sat 31, 7.30pm: Three Brothers band.
Sun 1 Feb, 7.30pm: Acoustic concert by Mohamad Abdallah.
Thurs 5, 8pm: Singing recital by Lamia Al-Riahi.
Wisdom Hall
Thurs 29, 7pm: Mishel Mesak.
Fri 30, 7pm: Cotemporary Egyptian songs performed by singer Reem Ezz Eldeen.
Wed 4 Feb and Thurs 5 Feb, 6pm and 8pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs Fat Al Maad (It’s Too Late) and Ansak (How Can I Forget you).
Word Hall
Wed 4, 7.30pm: Piano recital by Mohamed Naguib.
Teatro Arkan
Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt
Thurs 29, 8pm: Tommyy takes the stage with his band for a special live debut on a cold night that will stay with you. Thurs 5 Feb, 8pm and 10.30pm: “Ghayboba” an interactive stand-up comedy show by Saleh El-Nawawy.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106
Thurs 29, 8pm: Ala Mar Alzaman (A team for generations) band.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999
Conference Centre Small Hall
Thurs 29, 7pm: Mosad Ozil and the Band.
Conference Centre Main Hall
Sat 31, 7pm: A concert commemorates Mozart’s birthday anniversary featuring Bibliotheca Alexandrina Orchestra and Choir, in collaboration with the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Youth Orchestra and the School of Arts Orchestra. Choir direction by Donia El-Degheidy, and conducted by maestro Shady Abdel-Salam.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 29 January, 2026 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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