Fayoum Environmental Film Festival
The second edition of Fayoum Environmental Film Festival (25-30 November) screens more than 70 environmentally themed narrative and documentary films.
This year’s edition runs under the theme Gender & Climate Justice, featuring screenings, seminars, and panel discussions.
Sharm El-Sheikh International Theatre Festival for Youth
The 10th edition of the festival (25-30 November) in Sharm El-Sheikh.
This edition is named in honor of the actress Elham Shaheen.
The festival is founded and presided over by Mazen El-Gharabawy with Engy El-Bestawy as its artistic director.
The Pyramids Echo festival
Giza Plateau
The festival kicked off on 24 November and will continue until 30 November.
The upcoming events include the following:
- 26 November: Carla Chamoun
The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra conducted by Ben Palmer
- 27 November: Abeer Nehme and Faia Younan
Dubbed An Arabian Night, the evening will feature the Cine Symphony Orchestra conducted by Ahmed Oweda
- 28 November: Gala Concert
The evening features: Sindy Mohamed, Ashraf Sewailam, Ragaa Eldin, Gala El-Hadidi, Amira Abouzahra, and Mariam Abouzahra
- 30 November: Dimash Quadaibergen
Screening of Zootopia 2 across cinemas
Starting 26 November
The 2025 animated film is a sequel to the 2016 hit Zootopia, produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios.
In this new installment, returning protagonists Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde—voiced again by Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman—become full police officers and are drawn into a mysterious case.
A new character, a reptile named Gary De'Snake (voiced by Ke Huy Quan), shakes up Zootopia’s status quo: Judy and Nick must go undercover in new parts of the city to solve a conspiracy that threatens the metropolis.
Tablet Elsitt - music
Wednesday 26 November, 8pm
Boom Room, Open Air Mall, Madinaty
The troupe consists of women percussionists.
Founded by folk music student and enthusiast Soha Mohamed in 2019, the group is bringing Egypt’s musical heritage back.
18th Panorama of the European Film
Between 27 November and 6 December, the 18th edition of the Panorama of the European Film will present the latest award-winning European films and retrospective classics.
This year’s Panorama will present more than 30 titles across feature narrative and feature documentary sections, in addition to a special Joachim Trier retrospective.
Several screenings will be accompanied by discussions and Q&As with participating filmmakers, offering audiences the chance to engage directly with the creators.
Nubanour troupe - music
Thursday 27 November, 9pm
El-Dammah theatre, 30 Al-Belaasi st., Abdeen, Cairo
Nuba Nour is one of the oldest Nubian music troupes, originally founded in the 1950s under the name Adwaa El-Nouba (Nubia Lights) by artist Said Gamal.
The Cairo-based troupe aims to revive Egypt’s rich and unique performing arts heritage through the performance of a collective of Nubian singers and master frame drummers.
The band performs traditional Nubian music from antiquity along with modern folk songs reflecting the ongoing struggles of life in exile for the Nubian people, following the loss of their Aswan homelands in Egypt during the 1960s.
Bahaa Sultan & Amal Maher - music
Friday 28 November, 6:30pm
Qubba Palace
Bahaa Sultan is often classified under pop and “Shaabi” Egyptian music. His style blends modern/pop sensibilities with elements of Egyptian/popular music, making his songs appealing to a broad audience.
He rose to notable popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s, a time when the Egyptian Pop music industry was booming, and many young singers emerged. His early success helped open doors for younger singers in the industry.
Amal Maher is one of the leading Arab female voices in the past two decades.
She captured the spotlight with her powerful voice and unique ability to sing Um Kalthoum's repertoire with high skill and emotional sensitivity.
Once Upon a Time - theatre play
Friday 28, Saturday 29 November, 7:30pm
Rawabet Art Space, 5 Hussein Basha Al Meamari, Downtown, Cairo
The play unfolds as a poetic tragicomedy that blends nostalgia, irony, and emotion.
It moves between the present—on a grandfather’s balcony—and the past, through four love stories told to his grandson.
Each story explores a different face of fear in love.
Nordic Pulse and Kristjan Jarvi - music
Saturday 29 November, 8pm
The concert hall, City of Arts and Culture, The New Capital
Kristjan Järvi is an Estonian-American conductor, composer, and producer.
His Nordic Pulse is Järvi’s vision of what modern orchestral/ensemble music can be: fluid, hybrid, genre-transcending, and deeply collaborative. It is, in effect, Järvi’s own “in-house band/ensemble,” formed out of musicians from his various projects.
The sound and aesthetic of Nordic Pulse is eclectic: combining orchestral instruments with contemporary influences, electronic music, sound design, and modern film-score sensibilities.
Sharara Sextet - music
Sunday 30 November, 8pm
Cairo Opera House, small hall, Zamalek, Cairo
Led by Ashraf and Hassan Sharara, the ensemble will be performing pieces from classical music alongside lighter tunes.
Sharara Sextet was founded in 1980 by the Egyptian composer, violinist, and arranger Attia Sharara. The Sextet consists of the children and grandchildren of musician Attia Sharara, along with other band members.
Angham - music
Monday 1 December, 9pm
Pyramids Panorama
One of the biggest stars of the Arab world, Angham has released over 25 albums, including Fil Rokn El Baeed El Hady (In The Far Distant Corner, 1987), Shayfak (I See You, 1992), Bahibbik Wahashteeny (Loving You, I Miss You, 2005), Ahlam Bareaa (Innocent Dreams, 2015), Hala Khassa Geddan (Very Special Case, 2019), and Mazh (What?, 2020).
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