New films across cinemas starting 9 April
- The Raiders, starring Jackie Chan, Gülnezer Bextiyar, Yixing Zhang
- They Will Kill You, starring Paterson Joseph, Zazie Beetz, Myha’La
- You, Me, and Tuscany, starring Ryan Engle, Kristin Engle
Black Theama - music
Wednesday 8 April, 5pm
Cairo Jazz Club 610
Located inside Al Guezira Plaza, Sheikh Zayed
Performing on many stages in Egypt and in the region to thousands of their fans, Black Theama was nominated at the 2013 World Music Awards for Best Group, Best Live Act, Best Song, and Best Video Clip for the song Fi Belad Al-Ayy Haga (In the Country of Anything).
With the band members coming from Aswan, their compositions and arrangements create a fusion between Nubian, Sudanese, and other African influences, alongside reggae, hip-hop, and R&B.
In the upcoming concert, Black Theama will be joined by Esaam Satti and Ali Naseraldin
Amro & The Big Bang Boogie
Thursday 9 April, 5pm
Cairo Jazz Club, Agouza, 26th of July Street.
The band presents a fusion of funk, jazz, and soul.
Driven by bouncy bass lines and brass arrangements, this live performance promises a celebration of groove and improvisation.
Lecture: Solar Snakes in the Tomb of Iufaa at Abusir
Thursday 9 April, 6pm
Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo, 1, Dr. Mahmoud Azmi Street, Zamalek, Cairo
A lecture titled “Solar Snakes in the Tomb of Iufaa at Abusir: Religious and Magical Texts from the Tomb of Iufaa” will explore recent research on the remarkable Late Period shaft tomb of Iufaa, dating to the end of Egypt’s 26th Dynasty (c. 550–525 BC).
Presented by Egyptologist Jiří Janák of Charles University in Prague, the talk examines a unique corpus of texts and images in the tomb’s burial chamber—sometimes described as a “snake encyclopaedia”—depicting mythical serpents linked to Egyptian cosmogony and the sun's cyclical rebirth.
The lecture sheds light on ancient beliefs about the underworld, solar renewal, and the protective role of primordial serpents in the afterlife.
Fouad and Mounib - music
Thursday 9 April, 6:30pm
Cairo Opera House, main hall, Zamalek
The story of Fouad and Mounib goes back to 2015 when the two musicians met on Facebook and began sharing their music. After a few months, the duo performed in their first concert at Alexandria’s Creativity Centre.
The duo’s popularity increased, taking them to numerous renowned halls, including the Cairo Opera House and Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s Arts Centre, and tours to Morocco and Austria.
With time, the musicians started pursuing more ambitious creative endeavours, with Mounib creating arrangements for various ensembles and an orchestra.
Ali El-Haggar - music
Thursday 9 April, 7pm
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, grand hall, Alexandria
Veteran singer Ali El-Haggar is one of the best-known singers in Egypt and the Arab world over the past four decades.
His songs feature lyrics drawn from the poetry of Salah Jahin, Abdel-Rahman El-Abnoudy, and Sayed Hegab, set to music by the country's most renowned composers, including Baligh Hamdy, Sayed Mekkawy, and Omar Khairat, among others.
Some of his most popular hits are Arfa (Do You Know), Hona Al-Qahera (Here is Cairo), and Dehket Al-Masageen (The Prisoners’ Laughter).
Delilah
Thursday 9 April, 9pm
Cubix, El-Gouna
Delilah is a singer and producer celebrated for her soulful voice and inventive electronic productions.
The evening will also feature the house music icon, Seth Troxler.
The event combines hypnotic beats with the vibrant atmosphere of the Red Sea, offering a memorable night of electronic music.
King Lear - theatre play
Thursday 9, Friday 10 April, 6.30pm
National Theatre, Attaba Square
The Shakespearean masterpiece returns to the stage of the National Theatre with a premiere scheduled for 8 July, followed by performances throughout the month.
The famed protagonist of King Lear is portrayed by Yehia El-Fakharany, who has performed this role several times. The first time he portrayed King Lear on the National Theatre stage was back in 2001. The play featured Egypt's renowned actors, including Sawsan Badr, Farouk El-Fishawy (1952–2019), Ashraf Abdel Ghafour (1942–2023), Salwa Mohamed Ali, Rania Farid Shawky, and Ahmed Fouad Selim, among others.
This time, the play is directed by Shadi Sorour and features actors Tarek El-Desouky, Hassan Youssef, Mohamed El-Ezayzi, Eman Ragaa, Amal Abdallah, Ahmed El-Nasser, Islam Abbas, Diaa Shafik, and Hamdy Attia.
Hisham Abbass
Friday 10 April, 6pm
East Hub, Madinaty
Born in 1963, Hisham Abbas is known for his pop music and religious songs. He initially gained popularity in the early 1990s with songs like Wana Wana Wana and Ta'ala.
He is also known for his hit song Habibi Dah (Nari Narain) and his religious track Asmaa Allah Al-Husna.
Over the decades, he has released multiple solo albums, continues to perform concerts, and has also been involved in various television series, films, and theatrical productions.
Egyptian Project
Saturday 11 April, 6pm
Cairo Jazz Club, Agouza, 26th of July Street.
Egyptian Project is a French-Egyptian musical group that emerged from a unique collaboration between French producer Jérôme Ettinger and several prominent Egyptian musicians. Founded in 2007, the group blends traditional Egyptian instruments such as the arghul, rababa, kawala, and darbuka with contemporary electronic genres like trip-hop, minimal techno, and hip-hop.
Their debut album, Ya Amar (2013), showcases this fusion, featuring tracks like “Mnen Agebak” and “Sofy,” which have resonated with audiences both in Egypt and internationally
The ensemble's lineup includes renowned Egyptian artists: Sayed Emam on vocals and kawala, Salama Metwally on violin and rababa, and Ragab Sadek on percussion. Their performances are celebrated for their captivating energy and cultural depth, often incorporating elements of Sufi music and engaging live interactions with audiences.
Tamer Hosny & French Montana
Sunday 12 April, 6pm
Azha Ain El Sokhna, Km 126 Cairo–Suez Road, Ain Sokhna
A pop singer, songwriter, and actor, Tamer Hosny began his career in 2002. He first came to public attention when he appeared on mixed tapes with Sherine. He has become one of the biggest pop celebrities in Egypt and the Arab region.
Hosny has released over 13 top-selling albums. His songs appeared in several television series. Apart from his solo performances across the Arab region, Hosny also collaborated with international artists such as Snoop Dogg and Shaggy and Arab musicians like Rim Banna, Latifa, Souad Massi, and Ramy Sabry.
French Montana (Karim Kharbouch) is a Moroccan-American rapper and record producer who rose to fame in the US hip-hop scene in the early 2010s. He gained mainstream success with hits like “Pop That” (2012) and the global smash “Unforgettable” (2017) featuring Swae Lee.
He is also known for collaborations with artists such as Drake, Nicki Minaj, and The Weeknd. He is also the founder of Coke Boys Records.
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