Ramadan Highlights
Amir Bashtak Palace (Arab Singing House)
Al-Muaaz St, Tel 02 2787 9187
Thurs 5, 9pm: Egyptian-Australian oud player Joseph Tawadros.
Fri 6, 9pm: Singer Angham Mustafa and her band.
Sun 8, 9pm: Passma band, led by artist Ahmed Hassan.
Amir Taz Palace
27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Salebiya St, Al-Khalifa district, Tel 02 2514 2581
Thurs 5, 9pm: Al Sira Al-Hilalya (Al-Hilalya saga) performed by Mohamed Kassab.
Fri 6, 9pm: Oud duet Dina and Ghassan.
Sun 8, 9pm: Munshid (religious chanter) Mustafa Yehia El-Azhary.
Tues 10, 9pm: A seminar by Hawwas Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage.
Arab Music Institute
22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373
Thurs 5, 9.30pm: Aaz Al-Nas (the dearest people) band.
Beit Al-Sehemi
Al-Gamaliya, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Muiz St, Tel 02 2591 3391
Thurs 5, 9pm: Anghamna El-Helwa band, conducted by maestro Sherif Abbass.
Fri 6 and Fri 13, 9pm (free entry): “Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel” (The Karakouz and The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns, presented by Wamda troupe featuring Ali Abu-Zeid, Mustafa El-Sabagh, and Karakouz player Saber Shiko, and directed by its founder and scripter Nabil Bahgat.
Sat 7, 9pm (free entry): Folk art show by the Academy of Arts group.
Mon 9, 9pm: Voice band.
Tues 10, 9pm: Al Sira Al-Hilalya (Al-Hilalya saga) puppet theatre show, by artist Abu Elabbass Mohamed.
Beit Al-Sennari
Mongue Ally, Behind Al Saneya Secondary School, Al Sayeda Zeinab Square, Cairo, Tel 02 23926031/ 01018611966
"Ramadan Nights of Connection" programme organized by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina are part of the library’s commitment to reviving Ramadan events with a cultural and spiritual character.
Thurs 5, 9pm: Waslat Zahra troupe.
Fri 6, 9pm: Storytelling performance by the Atelier Polychromic group. Sat 7, 9pm: A performance by singer Ahmed El-Touni.
Sun 8, 9pm: A performance by Tagalli group featuring singer Mohamed El-Manfalouti.
Mon 9, 9pm: “Very Egyptian Ramadan Tales” interactive storytelling show.
Cairo Opera House
Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144
Open-Air Theatre
Thurs 5, 9.30pm: Al-Hadra troupe performs religious chants.
Mon 9, 9.30pm: Munshid (religious chanter) Sheikh Yassin El-Tohamy and his ensemble.
Small Hall
Thurs 5, 9pm: A Ramadan evening from Tunisia.
Fri 6, 9pm: A Ramadan evening features a concert organized by Palestine embassy.
Sat 7, 9pm: A Ramadan evening features a concert organized by Philippine embassy.
French Cultural Institute
Madrasset Al-Huquq Al Frinseya St, Mounira, Tel 02 2791 5800
Thurs 5, 9pm (Free admission): As part of the Ramadan Nights, Walad, a producer from Ismailia, will give a concert blending electro and shaabi music.
Tues 10, 9pm (Free admission): El Hudz (Huda Asfour), contemporary energy centered around the oud.
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, 9pm).
Thurs 5, 9pm: Daraboka, a concert of percussion by Amir Emam.
Fri 6, 9pm: Nazra troupe for religious chanting.
Sun 8, 9pm: Munshid (religious chanter) Sheikh Ihab Younis and his troupe.
Mon 9, 9pm: Saltana troupe.
Thurs 12, 9pm: Munshid (religious chanter) Mustafa Gamal.
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre
12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707
Fri 6, 9.30pm: Wust Al-Balad band.
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
Tues 10, 8pm: Karaoke Night.
Thurs 12, 8pm: A stand-up comedy show by Shawshy, Amon, Halawa, and Kamtcho.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Sat 7, 11pm and Sun 8, 12am: Hadeer & Ghadeer’s band (Amr Diab tribute) concert.
Sun 8, Mon 9, Tues 10, Wed 11, Sun 15, Mon 16 and Tues 17, 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.
El Sawy Culturewheel
End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448
Wisdom Hall
Thurs 5, 9pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs.
Sat 7, 9pm: Rooh project.
Mon 9, 9pm: A concert by Sunflower choir and Fallujah Youth Dabke.
Wed 11, 9pm: Ninety Comedy Night, a stand-up comedy show.
Thurs 12, 9pm: Daraboka, a concert of percussion by Amir Emam.
Word Hall
Thurs 5, 9pm: Saxophone music from around the world by Pantelis Lykoudis.
Teatro Arkan
Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt
Fri 6, 9pm: Ain Gamal Vol. 61 interactive comedy show that has redefined live entertainment returns with a brand-new edition, promising a night of laughter, wit, and unforgettable audience moments. This volume carries something more, A special reveal that will mark a new chapter for Ain Gamal.
ALEXANDRIA
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999
Conference Centre Main Hall
Fri 6, 9pm: A concert by harpist Manal Mohieddin, accompanied by the BA Orchestra and the Oriental Strokes ensemble.
Sat 7, 9pm: Oud performance by Saad Eloud.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 5 March, 2026 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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