Arab Music Institute
22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373
Thurs 5, 8pm: A concert of classical Arab songs.
Fri 6, 8pm: The Arab Music Heritage ensemble.
Sat 7, 8pm: The Talents Development Centre concert.
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 5, Fri 6, Sun 8 (11.30am and 8pm) and Mon 9, 8pm: Princess of the Nile ballet performed by the Cairo Opera Ballet Company.
Sat 7, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra.
Tues 10, 7pm: A concert features Japanese drums group Wako Rising Sun, joined on stage with the Yosakoi Dancers.
Wed 11, 8pm: Marking 100 years of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and Egypt, “The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices” concert will be led by maestro Georgi Andreev and Quarto Quartet, together with maestro Nayer Nagui and the BA Choir.
Thurs 12, 8pm: Arab music concert celebrates Valentine’s Day.
Small Hall
Thurs 5, 8pm: The Valentine’s Day concert features Mohamed Sharara.
Thurs 12, 8pm: Harp recital by Mona Wassef.
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
Sun 8, 8pm: The National 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.
Rawabet Art Space
5 Hussien Pasha El-Meaamar St. ext. of Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Maarouf, Qasr El Nil, Downtown
Fri 6, 7pm: Interactive comedy show by Mohamed Ahmed.
Room Art Space & Café
10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159
Tues 10, 8pm: Karaoke night.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Thurs 5, 8pm: Tesenaty band
Fri 6, 8pm: Wael Abou Elnaga gives a very special concert celebrating the release of his album Rehlet Hayah (A lifetime journey).
Sun 8, 8pm: Karaoke night.
Mon 9, 8pm: Cassette 90’s band.
Tues 10, 8pm: Midnight shuffle show is designed to be inclusive and enjoyable for everyone. The core idea is mixing and blending different music styles into one unforgettable night. The night will feature both Arabic and English songs — old and new, sad and joyful — across genres like Pop, Jazz, Rock, R&B, and Egyptian Pop.
Wed 11, 8pm: Karaoke night.
El Samer Theatre
Madinet Al-Aalam, Cornish Al-Nile, Agouza, Tel 010 55156030
Thurs 5, doors open at 7:30pm, concert starts at 8pm (Free admission, seats are limited): Experience the soul of Italian Opera and European Romanticism in Cairo for one night only with soprano Fiorenza Mercatali, mezzo-soprano Camilla Carol Farias, tenor Paolo Mascari, baritone Gianandrea Navacchia, and pianist Francesco De Poli. Beyond the voice, the program explores the heights of Romantic piano, blending Chopin’s intimacy with Liszt’s lyricism. A musical mosaic celebrating virtuosity, where tradition and talent meet in a unique setting.
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, 8pm: Singing recital by Lamia Al-Riahi.
Sat 7, 7.30pm (standing): The Silk N' Smoke band in a rock night.
Sun 8, 7pm: Soprano band.
Mon 9, 7.30pm: Acoustic concert by Hazem El-Sharkawy.
Tues 10, 7.30pm: Layalena choir.
Wed 11, 7.30pm: Singing recital by Amani El Swissi.
Thurs 12, 7pm (standing): Muslim.
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 Fat Al Maad (It’s Too Late) and Ansak (How Can I Forget you).
Fri 6, 7pm: Religious chanting by Mahmoud El-Tohamy.
Sat 7, 8pm: Abu Shaar Brothers ensemble gives a religious concert.
Sun 8, 7.30pm: Hadeer & Ghadeer in an Amr Diab tribute concert.
Thurs 12, 7pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show celebrates Valentine’s Day reviving concerts of late singers such as Abdel-Halim Hafez, Shadia and Fayza Ahmed who sang a number of unforgettable Arabic love songs.
Teatro Arkan
Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt
Thurs 5, 8pm and 10.30pm: “Ghayboba” an interactive stand-up comedy show by Saleh El-Nawawy.
Fri 6 and Sat 7, 8pm: Slimnastics folklore ballet. Slimnastics Ballet School presents a vibrant folkloric ballet event where tradition meets grace. The dancers will take the stage in a captivating showcase inspired by cultural heritage, storytelling, and rhythmic movement, beautifully performed to the timeless compositions of Omar Khairat.
Thurs 12, 8pm: Powerful voice Marwa Nagui takes you on a romantic journey through the most unforgettable Arabic love songs of Umm Kulthoum, Abdel Halim-Hafez, Shadia, Warda, Sabah and more.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106
Thurs 5, 8pm: Alexandria Opera Company for Arab music and singing performs classical Arab songs featuring singer Ghada Ragab.
Fri 6, 8pm: Umm Kolthoum ensemble for Arab music.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999
Conference Centre Main Hall
Fri 6, 7pm: Andromida band.
Sat 14, 7pm (Free entry): Marking 100 years of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and Egypt, “The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices” concert will be led by maestro Georgi Andreev and Quarto Quartet, together with maestro Nayer Nagui and the BA Choir.
Conference Centre Small Hall
Sat 7, 7pm: A singing recital by Hafez and Bostan.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 5 February, 2026 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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