The initiative, co-organized by Egypt’s Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Culture, aims to integrate arts into public spaces and bring cultural experiences closer to everyday life.
The programme is implemented under the supervision of the National Authority for Tunnels and RATP Dev Cairo, the operator of Metro Line 3 (the Green Line), which stretches from Rod El-Farag Corridor in Imbaba (north-west Giza) to Adly Mansour Station in eastern Cairo, near Al-Salam City.
According to an official statement, the events are designed to make arts and culture accessible to a wider audience while enhancing the daily experience of the millions of passengers who rely on Cairo’s metro network.
Throughout April, most performances will take place every Wednesday from 12pm to 2pm.
The programme highlights a diverse cultural mix, combining traditional Egyptian heritage with contemporary artistic expression. Folk music, children’s performances, and inclusive artistic initiatives form part of the lineup, ensuring activities suitable for all age groups.
A special focus is placed on inclusion, with a musical performance featuring artists with disabilities scheduled at Gamal Abdel Nasser Station, one of the metro’s busiest interchange hubs. Meanwhile, a two-week art exhibition will open at Safaa Hegazy Station in Zamalek, further expanding the cultural experience beyond live performances.
The initiative also builds on earlier efforts to bring the arts into the metro system.
In February, passengers at Gamal Abdel Nasser Station witnessed a staged performance inspired by the epic poem Al-Sira Al-Hilaliyya, followed in early March by a puppet show at Cairo University Station, turning the metro into an open cultural stage.
By blending heritage, accessibility, and urban culture, authorities hope the initiative will strengthen cultural awareness while offering commuters a moment of discovery within the rhythm of the city.
April Cultural Events on Cairo Metro Line 3:
April 1 – Imbaba Station: Traditional Al-Simsimiyya band performance (12pm to 2pm)
April 8 – Abbasiya Station: Puppet show for families and children (12pm to 2pm)
April 15 – Cairo University Station: Folk and heritage music concert (12pm to 2pm)
April 20 – Safaa Hegazy Station (Zamalek): Art exhibition opening, running for two weeks
April 22 – Gamal Abdel Nasser Station: Musical performance by artists with disabilities (12pm to 2pm)
April 29 – Heliopolis Station: Final artistic performance closing the program (12pm to 2pm)
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