Don’t miss Deeper Than It Looks on the Surface dance show at Al-Gumhouriya Theatre

Reham El-Adawi , Tuesday 31 Mar 2026

Deeper Than It Looks on the Surface

Arab Music Institute

22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373

Thurs 2, 6.30pm: El-Enshad El-Dini troupe, conducted by maestro Omar Farahat performs religious chants.

Cairo Opera House

Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144

Main Hall

Fri 3 and Sun 5, 6.30pm: Un Ballo in Maschera opera performed by the Cairo Opera Company and Cairo Opera Orchestra.

Mon 6 and Tues 7, 6.30pm: Pianist Omar Khairat and his orchestra.

Thurs 9, 6.30pm: Fouad and Mounib Orchestra, led by maestro Mohamed Saad Basha.

Open-Air Theatre

Fri 3, 6.30pm: Al-Haramlek troupe, led by artist Marwa Abdel-Moneim.

Small Hall

Fri 3, 6.30pm: Harpist Manal Mohie Eldeen.

Thurs 9, 6.30pm: Piano recital by Ghada Shaker.

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, 6.30pm).

Thurs 2, 6.30pm: Charisma band, led by artist Mando.

Al-Gumhouriya Theatre

12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707

Thurs 2 and Fri 3, 6.30pm: Deeper Than It Looks on the Surface contemporary dance show is performed by the Egyptian Modern Dance Theatre Company, choreographed and directed by Monadel Antar.

Sat 4, 6.30pm: The Arab Music Heritage ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs.

Thurs 9, 6.30pm: The Talents Development Centre concert celebrates the Spring.

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

Fri 3, 7pm: The Traveling Birds are back for spring with new songs and special guest musicians. Accompanied as always by Mister Ahmed’s syncopated guitar, talented singers and exceptional guitarists will perform a first set of jazz standards, a second set of French songs, and a final set of rhythm and blues standards.

Tues 7, 8pm: Karaoke Night.

Thurs 9, 7pm: Open mic.

The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo

Thurs 2, 8pm: Seagan, a band rooted in Port Said a calm coastal

city. Their sound sits between folk roots and progressive direction, mixing simplicity with depth, nostalgia with new textures, and

music that connects emotionally and hits live on stage.

Fri 3, 7pm: Ahmed Abdallah gives a stand-up comedy show.

Sat 4, 7pm: Prepare for an unforgettable evening of music with Mosaic - a concert where voices, stories, and cultures come together in a powerful musical experience. Through rich harmonies, expressive performances, and carefully crafted arrangements, Mosaic transforms the stage into a vibrant tapestry of sound.

Sun 5, 6pm: Karaoke Night.

Wed 8, 6pm: Karaoke Night.

Thurs 9, 7pm: An electrifying night with Sahary band, where the fusion of oriental authentic beats meets modern energy. From soulful melodies to high-energy drumming that will get you on your feet. Lineup:

Singer Zayed Adel, Rhythm Guitarist Hazem El-Sharkawy,

Lead Guitarists Islam Ayman, Ahmed Lutfi, Bassist Seif Hashem, Keyboardist Youssef Maged, Drummer Andrew John, and

Percussionist Ahmed Khaled.

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 2, 6pm and 8pm: El Sawy Culturewheel revives the concerts of Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs.

Sat 4, 7pm: Ashraf Mahrous music and Pharaohs.

Thurs 9, 7pm: El Sawy Culturewheel revives the concerts of late singers Abdel Halim Hafez and Farid Al Atrash.

River Hall

Sat 4, 7pm (standing): IT TAKES 2, an audio-visual musical experience.

Mon 6, 7.30pm (standing): Funkazine, red hot chili peppers tribute.