Arab Music Institute
22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373
Sun 26, 6.30pm: A concert of Mohamed Abdel-Wahab songs.
Thurs 30, 6.30pm: El-Enshad El-Dini troupe performs religious chants.
Austrian Cultural Forum
1103 Cornishe El-Nile, Garden City, 1st floor, apt 7, next to Shepheard Hotel, Cairo
Sun 26, 5pm: Jakob Steinkellner (accordion, vocals) and Tomas Novak (violin, guitar, vocals) from the Austrian duo Soundkistn will direct this Masterclass targeted at musicians and vocalists who are interested in improvisation and experimenting with different styles.
Please bring your instruments and or voice. Register here:
https://forms.gle/ssSEhLPL2E36GxA89
Steinkellner is an internationally acclaimed musician and educator specializing in accordion and Styrian harmonica. He has performed over 200 concerts in more than 30 countries and is known for blending traditional roots with contemporary approaches. Novak is an Austria-based musician, composer, and performer trained in jazz violin at the Bruckner University in Linz. His work spans multiple styles, and he also performs as a singer-songwriter with his chanson program “Aus der Schuhschachtel.”
Cairo Opera House
Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144
Main Hall
Thurs 23, 6.30pm: A concert by musician Hisham Kharma.
Fri 24, 6.30pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music ensemble.
Sat 25, 6.30pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra.
Small Hall
Thurs 23, 6.30pm: Piano Ensemble features Omnia Ezzeddin.
Fri 24, 6.30pm: The Talents Development Centre concert.
Thurs 30, 6.30pm: Piano recital by Mariam El-Mamlouk.
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).
Thurs 23, 6.30pm: The Egyptian Hadra troupe for religious chanting.
Fri 24, 6.30pm: Wesal troupe for Sufi chanting.
Sun 26, 6.30pm: Rahet Alarwah (comfort of souls) ensemble, led by munshid (Sufi chanter) Osama Allam.
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre
12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707
Thurs 30, 6.30pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab music ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs.
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 24, 7pm: Interactive comedy show by Mohamed Ahmed.
Tues 28, 6pm: Karaoke Night.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Thurs 23, 7pm: Amr Diab tribute Ft. Hadeer and Ghadeer.
Fri 24, 7pm: Cassette 90 band in a concert of 90’s nostalgia.
Sun 26, 6-8pm: Karaoke Night.
Mon 27, 8pm: Fakhr Lokman, an Egyptian singer and performer known for his soulful voice and modern twist on Arabic music. With his band, Fakhr brings every stage to life — blending his original songs with reimagined Arabic hits and golden oldies in fresh, upbeat arrangements that connect generations through music.
Tues 28, 7-8pm: Open Mic music for musicians, poets, and performers—share your talent and enjoy a diverse lineup of back-to-back performances.
Wed 29, 6-8pm: Karaoke Night.
Thurs 30, 7-8pm: Karaoke Night.
El Samer Theatre
Madinet Al-Aalam, Cornish Al-Nile, Agouza, Tel 010 55156030
Wed 29, doors open at 7pm and starts at 8pm: The Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo presents “We Are Late” a unique live music performance with Andrea Manzoni (piano), Andrea Dominoni (electric bass), and Matteo Dignazi (drums). A powerful blend of composition and improvisation, where silence and sound create an intense, visceral dialogue. Free entry with mandatory registration
Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986428961497?aff=oddtdtcreator
El Sawy Culturewheel
End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448
Wisdom Hall
Sat 25, 7pm: A concert by Mashro3 Rooh.
Thurs 30, 7pm: Ali El-Helbawy performs traditional Egyptian songs.
River Hall
Thurs 23 and Fri 24, 7pm: An evening of poetry and music features vernacular poet Amr Hassan.
Sat 25, 7pm (standing): A singing recital by Jacklin.
Mon 27, 7pm: Elsohbageya band, led by maestro Wael Sobhy.
Tues 28, 7pm: A singing recital by Mahmoud Rezk.
Wed 29, 8pm: Ali El Haggar
Word Hall
Thurs 23, 7pm: The Mvps, a stand-up comedy show.
Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC)
AUC’s Tahrir Campus, Al-Sheikh Rihan St, off Tahrir Square, Tel 02 2615 2694/01280009077
Ewart Memorial Hall
Fri 24, 7pm: Superstar Medhat Saleh singing his greatest hits, accompanied by pianist Amr Selim.
Tues 28, 7pm– 9.30pm: A chamber music concert features works by Cypriot composers alongside renowned pieces from the European clarinet repertoire. The performance will include the world premieres of two compositions written for and dedicated to George Georgiou: Ballade by Artemis Aifotiti and Pastorale, Allegro and Tsifteteli by Christodoulos Georgiades.
Teatro Arkan
Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt
Thurs 23, 7.30pm: The all-female Egyptian band Tablet Elsitt revives the ancient traditional music of Egypt.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106
Thurs 23, 6.30pm: Alexandria Opera Company for Arab Music and Singing.
Fri 24, 6.30pm: Umm Kolthoum ensemble for classical Arab singing.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999
Conference Centre Main Hall
Sat 25, 6.30pm: BA Arts School Orchestra, conducted by maestro Shady Abdel-Salam, performs Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 23 April, 2026 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly.
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