Amir Bashtak Palace (Arab Singing House)
Al-Muaaz St, Tel 02 2787 9187
Fri 19, 8pm: Alshakmagia Tarab troupe performs songs of late singer and composer Mohamed Fawzi.
Fri 26, 8pm: Egyptian Youth Choir, conducted by maestro Shehab Ezzat.
Arab Music Institute
22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373
Fri 19, 8.30pm: The Arab Music Heritage ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs.
Sun 21, 8.30pm: A concert features El-Hefny Centre for Talents with special abilities.
Thurs 25, 8.30pm: The Talents Development Centre concert.
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 18 and Fri 19, 8.30pm: Cairo Steps band, led by oud player Bassem Darwish (Egypt/Germany).
Sat 20, 8.30pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra celebrates Christmas.
Sun 21, 8.30pm: The National Arab Music ensemble.
Thurs 25, Fri 26, Sat 27, Sun 28 (11.30am and 8pm)-Mon 29, 8.30pm: The Cairo Opera Orchestra and the Cairo Opera Ballet Company perform The Nutcracker ballet.
Small Hall
Tues 23, 8.30pm: A Cappella Choir for children 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).
Thurs 18, 7.30pm: Nay band features Hashem Lotfy and Shaimaa Hamed.
Fri 19, 7.30pm: Print troupe for religious chanting.
Sun 21, 7.30pm: Singer Mohamed Farghali and his band.
Thurs 25, 7.30pm: Wesal troupe for Sufi chanting and whirling Sufi dance.
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre
12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707
Thurs 18 and Fri 19, 8.30pm: The Egyptian Modern Dance Theatre Company performs Al Nadaha show, choreographed and directed by Ragwa Hamed.
Sun 21, 8.30pm: A Merry Christmas concert features soprano Neveen Allouba.
Thurs 25, 8.30pm: Al-Hadra troupe for religious chanting.
Fri 26 and Sat 27, 8.30pm: Umm Al-Nour Choir performs religious songs.
Sun 28, 8.30pm: The Arab Music Heritage ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs.
Greek Campus
28 Falaki St, Bab Al-Louk, Downtown, Cairo, Tel 010 90322400
Fri 19, 8pm: A concert features Egyptian rapper Abyusif.
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 18, 8pm: A stand-up comedy show by Hilarty Hights.
Fri 19, 8pm: In memory of Ziad Rahbani, a musical evening featuring jazz music composed by the genius Ziad Rahbani, presented in a simple and contemporary style. Vocals: Merna Elnaggar, Piano: Mustafa Mansour, Bass: Ahmed Salah, Saxophone: Daniel Sami, Drums: Ahmed Mano, and Guitar: George Ramzi.
Sat 20, 8pm: Ready for a night of pure improv, laughter, and music?
Zalabya musical is back — in a brand-new format blending musical comedy and improvisation.
Tues 23, 8pm: Karaoke night.
Thurs 25, 8pm: The Comedy Bunch presents a Christmas Comedy Night with Jimmy & Friends. A night of stand-up comedy, musical improv, and interactive crowd work.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Thurs 18, 8pm: Karaoke night.
Sun 21, 8pm: Open Mic.
Mon 22, 8pm: Cassette 90s band.
Wed 24 and Thurs 25, 8pm: 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
Thurs 18, 7.30pm (Standing): A rock night by The Silk N' Smoke band.
Fri 19, 7.30pm: A singing recital by Wael El-Fashny.
Sat 20, 7.30pm: Daraboka, a concert of percussions by Amir Emam.
Wed 24, 8pm: Super star singer Ali El-Haggar.
Thurs 25, 7.30pm (Standing): A concert of Indie rock features 404 and Bandetta bands.
Wisdom Hall
Thurs 18, 7.30pm: For the first time, El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show presents a concert bringing the three giants together: Umm Kolthoum, Mohamed Abdel-Wahab and Abdel-Halim Hafez performing their much-loved songs.
Sat 20, 8pm: A stand-up comedy show.
Thurs 25, 7.30pm: Cassette 90s band.
Word Hall
Thurs 18, 7.30pm: The Comedy Hub stand-up comedy show.
Teatro Arkan
Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt
Thurs 18, 8pm: Enjoy an outstanding concert of the iconic timeless voice Aida El-Ayoubi, accompanied by her orchestra, conducted by maestro Wagdy El-Fiwy.
Tues 30, 8pm: Tablet El Sitt band a night of authentic Egyptian folklore, music, and singing that celebrate the beauty of our heritage as part of the New Year festivities.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106
Thurs 18, 8.30pm: Alexandria Opera Company for Arab Music and Singing concert.
Fri 19, 8.30pm: A Merry Christmas concert by the Cairo Opera Company.
Sat 20, 8.30pm: Percussionist Nesma Abdel-Aziz and her band.
Mon 22, 7pm: The Talents Development Centre concert.
Thurs 25, 8.30pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music ensemble.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999
Small Hall
Fri 19, 7pm: ADHD stand-up comedy show.
Sat 20, 7pm: Winter Night by Yasmine Zaki and BT4 band.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 18 December, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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