Abdeen Palace
Al-Gumhouriya Square, Tel 02 23916909
Fri 7, 9pm: A concert celebrating 40 years of the legendary pianist Omar Khairat, conducted by maestro Nayer Nagui.
Arab Music Institute
22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373
Thurs 6, 8.30pm: Religious chanting by El-Enshad Al-Dini troupe.
Sun 9, 8.30pm: Umm Kolthoum songs performed by the Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music ensemble.
Beit Al-Seheimi
Al-Muaaz St, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2787 8865
Every Sunday, 8pm: The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments.
Every Friday, 8pm: “Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel” (The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat.
Cairo Opera House
Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144
Main Hall
Thurs 6, 8.30pm: The Greek National Opera Ballet performs Dancing with My Own Shadow ballet show, choreographed by Konstantinos Rigos.
Fri 7, 8.30pm: The Greek National Opera Ballet performs Return of the Summer, choreographed by Giannis Mandafounis and Konstantinos Rigos.
Wed 12, 8.30pm: The Cairo Opera Orchestra and Cairo Opera Choir, in cooperation with Denmark embassy, presents masqerade opera concert
Thurs 13, 8.30pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music ensemble.
Small Hall
Fri 7, 8.30pm: A musical concert features Amira Hamed.
Mon 10, 8.30pm: The Talents Development Centre concert.
Al-Ghouri Caravansary
Mohamed Abdou St, off Al-Muaaz St and Al-Azhar St, Tel 02 2514 7475
Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music
(Performances every Sat and Wed, 7.30pm).
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre
12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707
Thurs 6, 8.30pm: Bint Al-Balad band, led by Afaf Shoukri.
Fri 7, 8.30pm: The National Arab Music ensemble performs 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.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)
El-Fustat Road, Ein El-Sira, Cairo, opening hours Saturdays to Thursdays 9am-5pm, Fridays 9am-5pm & 6-9pm, Tel 02 2741 2273
Wed 12, 8pm: In celebration of three years of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, "The Sound of Movies" concert, conducted by Nayer Nagui, with the iconic Medhat Saleh, and Reham Abdel-Hakim bringing Egypt's long-loved movie songs to life.
Room Art Space & Café
10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159
Thurs 6, 8pm: An electrifying evening of Rai music with Rai-Na band and experience the unique fusion of traditional Algerian Rai music with modern influences, brought to life by talented musicians. As the only Rai band in Egypt, Rai-Na promises to deliver a one-of-a-kind performance that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Algiers. Come immerse yourself in the infectious rhythms, soulful melodies, and energetic vibes of Rai music.
Fri 7, 8pm: Stand-up comedy night show features Kika, Hayam Mohamed, Kojii Khaled, Mohamed Osman, Soliman, Alaa Qaoud, and Mohap Hady.
Sat 8, 8pm: Yassen Mahgoub presents a fusion of his originals mixed with electronic music along with visual effects with Nadim EL-Habashy on electric guitar and percussionist Omar Barrag.
Tues 11, 9pm: Karaoke night.
Wed 12, 8pm: Four artists from different backgrounds but have a common goal, entertaining people through music and laughter is the thing that brought them together and came up with Articaria,
Articaria is unique entertainment show that satisfies audience with tunes and laughs.
Thurs 13, 8pm: Open Mic night.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Thurs 6 and Thurs 13, 9pm: Karaoke night.
Mon 10, 9pm: Egyptian singer Adham Assem performs old and new songs in different arrangements, in addition to his own songs.
Tues 11, 9pm: A night made specifically for those who are in love with maroon 5 tunes of all times, brought to you by maroon 5’s tribute band in Egypt Kara’s Flowers.
Wed 12, 9pm: Karaoke night.
El Sawy Culturewheel
End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448
River Hall
Fri 7, 8pm: Anghamna concert, conducted by maestro Sherif Abbass.
Sat 8, 8pm: Nagham Elbahr band.
Sun 9, 8pm: Grama Fan, conducted by maestro Mohamed Hussein, celebrates its sixth anniversary.
Tues 11, 7.30pm: Rock night with Ria.
Fri 14, 7.30pm: Sufi chanting by El-Hadra troupe.
Wisdom Hall
Thurs 6, 6.30 and 8.30pm: El Sawy Culturewheel
Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of diva Umm Kolthoum performing two of her best songs: Ana Wenta Zalamna Al Hob (both of us wronged love), and Es'al Rohak (ask yourself).
Fri 7, 8pm: Abo Shaar Brothers troupe performs religious chants.
Sat 8, 8pm: El Kayan band.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106
Thurs 6, 8.30pm: Alexandria Opera Company for Arab Music and singing.
Thurs 13, 8.30pm: The Arab Music Heritage ensemble.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 6 June, 2024 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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