Arab Music Institute
22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373
Thurs 26, 8pm: A Ramadan evening.
Fri 27, 8pm: Al-Enshad Al-Dini troupe performs religious chants.
Sat 28, 8pm: A Ramadan evening.
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 12, 8pm: Arab music concert celebrates Valentine’s Day.
Fri 13, 8pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music ensemble celebrates Valentine’s Day.
Sat 14, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra.
Sun 15, 8pm: The Cairo Opera Company and Cairo Opera Orchestra will give a Valentine’s Day concert.
Mon 16, 8pm: Valentine’s Day gala concert.
Thurs 19, 8pm: The Talents Development Centre concert.
Sat 21, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra presents Arab Perspectives I concert.
Sat 28, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra presents Arab Perspectives II concert.
Small Hall
Thurs 12, 8pm: Harp recital by Mona Wassef.
Fri 13, 8pm: Oud player Hazem Shahin and his band.
Thurs 26, 8pm: A Ramadan evening.
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).
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
Room Art Space & Café
10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159
Fri 13, 6pm: Prepare yourself for heavy crushing tunes as Metal Station returns after a long hiatus for its third and most powerful edition yet.
Sat 14, 8pm: “The Finnish Experience... On Valentine’s Day” a new take on a different kind of comedy by Hossam El- Sokary, the satirical writer and creative voice behind some of the BBC's most popular programmes. A unique show that blends stand-up comedy with storytelling in an interactive experience where you participate to laugh intelligently and learn about different cultures with humanity, humor, and depth on a journey in search of love.
Tues 17 and Tues 24, 8pm: Karaoke night.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Sat 14, 8pm: “Four comics. One stage” stand-up comedy show.
Mon 16, 8pm (Seats are limited): Azmy presents a spectacular Amr Diab Tribute Night where legendary hits are reborn through electrifying violin performance, live party vibes, and pure nostalgia.
Wed 18, 8pm: Karaoke night.
Sun 22, Mon 23, Tues 24, Wed 25, Sun 1 March, Mon 2, Tues 3, Wed 4, Sun 8, Mon 9, Tues 10, Wed 11, Sun 15, 8 - 9pm: Ramadan Vibes Karaoke Night. Sing Your Heart Out This Ramadan, why wait for the weekend? Room Art Space is keeping Ramadan vibes alive all week long. Join Midweek Karaoke and turn those quiet nights into a celebration.
Sat 28, 8pm: Open mic.
El Samer Theatre
Madinet Al-Aalam, Cornish Al-Nile, Agouza, Tel 010 55156030
Sun 15, doors open at 7.30pm, concert starts at 8pm (Free admission): In ancient cultures, “Dunia” is more than a name, it is Mother Earth, a living force sustained by every small movement and every deep emotion. “Dunia” concert is a journey where the ancient voice of the oud meets the energy of rock, jazz, and psychedelic fusion. It’s a sonic dialogue between the individual and the infinite. It features
Mauro Sigura (Oud & Bouzouki), Marcello Peghin (Electric Guitar)
Tancredi Ermanno Emmi (Electric Bass), with Alessandro Cau (Drums)
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 12, 7pm (standing): Muslim.
Fri 13, 7pm: Tablet El Sitt band.
Sat 14, 8pm: Super star Ali El-Haggar and his band.
Wisdom Hall
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.
Sat 14, 7.30pm: ROKN band.
Tues 24, 9pm: A concert of folklore songs by Folklorita band.
Sat 28, 9pm: Cocktail band.
Thurs 5 March, 9pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs.
Teatro Arkan
Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt
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.
Fri 13, 5pm: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening filled with music, passion, and youthful energy, the stage comes alive with live performances by Bandmakers’ talented students, showcasing their creativity, dedication, and love for music.
Sat 14, 8pm: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with laughter. Studio El Etnein brings you an unforgettable night of interactive comedy featuring Ahmed Magdy and Ahmed Hassan. Get ready to laugh, engage, and be part of the fun.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106
Fri 13, 8pm: Celebrating Valentine’s Day, Alexandria Opera Company for Arab music and singing performs classical Arab songs featuring singer Nadia Mustafa.
Sat 14, 8pm: Alexandria Opera Strings Orchestra.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999
Conference Centre Main Hall
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.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 12 February, 2026 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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