The 17th edition of Cairo International Jazz Festival
(30 October- 7 November)
Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC)
AUC’s Tahrir Campus, Al-Sheikh Rihan St, off Tahrir Square, Tel 02 2615 2694/01280009077
Fri 7, 2pm: The CJF concludes with a magnificent closing day celebrating creativity, diversity and the timeless power of jazz — from children’s workshops to global performances and a grand musical tribute. Jazzinino (Band makers Showcase) – Egypt, 2pm, Fountain Stage. Andreas Schaerer – A Novel of Anomaly (Switzerland), 7pm, Ewart Memorial Hall.
Homage to Ziad Al-Rahbany, 9pm, Ewart Memorial Hall.
Rawabet Art Space
5 Hussien Pasha El-Meaamar St. ext. of Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Maarouf, Qasr El Nil, Downtown
Thurs 6, 8pm: Shingo Knob – Switzerland.
Teatro Arkan
Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt
Thurs 6, 8pm: Sara Moullablad is a Moroccan singer based in Cairo, known for her unique musical style that blends jazz and funk with elements of Moroccan and African heritage.
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Arab Music Institute
22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373
Sun 9, 8.30pm: The Arab Music Heritage ensemble.
American University in Cairo
New Cairo Campus
Malak Gabr Arts Theatre
Mon 10, 7pm - 9pm: Samer George Quartet presents an evening of jazz, expressive melodies, rhythmic dialogue and spontaneous creativity performed by: Zeyad Essam – Guitar, Moe El Arkan – Drums, George Nabil – Piano, and Samer George – Bass.
Beit Al-Seheimi
Al-Moez St, Al-Darb Al Asfar Alley, Al-Gamaleya District, Tel 02 2787 8865
Every Sunday, 7.30pm (Free entry): The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, founded by artist Zakariya El-Hagawy, performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments.
Every Friday, 8pm (Free entry): “Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel” (The Karakouz and The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by its founder and scripter 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 National Arab Music ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs.
Sat 8, 8.30pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra.
Open-Air Theatre
Fri 7, 8.30pm: Glass Onion band.
Small Hall
Fri 7, 8.30pm: The Harp Group concert.
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).
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
Thurs 6, 8pm: Amr Diab tribute ft. Hadeer and Ghadeer.
Fri 7, 8pm: Paranoid Eyes, is an Egyptian Pink Floyd tribute band.
Sat 8, 8pm: "El Soltanya" a storytelling performance with Hanan El Taher, The Storyteller, offering a unique experience that blends oral narration with shadow puppetry and the soulful sounds of the traditional rababa.
Tues 11, 8pm: Karaoke night.
Thurs 13, 8pm: "The Hues Presents “Apocalypse Please: The Finale” after a journey of channeling the energy, passion, and chaos of Muse, The Hues take the stage one last time.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Thurs 6, 8pm: Karaoke night.
A stand-up comedy and interaction show
Mon 10, 8pm: Ahmed Rabie jazz fusion performance.
Tues 11, 8pm: Amina is going to sing covers for well known songs and will take you on a musical trip.
Wed 12, 8pm: Karaoke night.
El Samer Theatre
Madinet Al-Aalam, Cornish Al-Nile, Agouza, Tel 010 55156030
Sun 9, 7pm: "Forbidden Song" a concert features one of the most disinctive voices in Italian jazz, Ada Montellanico. She has always been committed to exploring innovative musical languages and promoting female creativity. Joining her on stage is an outstanding ensemble: Falzone on trumpet, Filippo Vignato on trombone, Giulio Scianatico on double bass, Ermanno Baron on drums — among the most vibrant voices of the new Italian jazz scene.
El Sawy Culturewheel
End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448
River Hall
Thurs 6, 8pm: Tablet Elsitt band.
Fri 7, 7.30pm (standing): VYRUS band.
Sat 8, 8pm Abu Shaar Brothers troupe performs religious chants.
Mon 10, 8pm: Radiohead night by 1984 band.
Tues 11, Wed 12, Thurs 13, 8pm: Tunisian singer Lamia Al Riahi. Wisdom Hall
Thurs 6, 6pm and 8pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre Show revives the concerts of late diva Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs.
Fri 7, 8pm: Singing recital by Ali El Helbawy.
Sat 8, 8pm: Singing recital by Mai Waleed.
Wed 12, 8pm: Live music by MazeeJ.
Thurs 13, 8pm: Live concert by Michel Mesak.
Teatro Arkan
Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt
Fri 7, 8pm: Oud recital by Saad El-Oud.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106
Thurs 6, 8.30pm: Doniatna (our life) troupe for singing.
Fri 7, 8.30pm: Mahmoud Darwish and Konoz band.
Thurs 13, 8.30pm: Alexandria Opera Company for Arab Music and Singing in a repertoire of classical Arab songs.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 6 November, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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