Arab Music Institute
22 Ramses St, Tel 02 2574 3373
Thurs 21, 7.30pm: El-Enshad El-Dini troupe performs religious chants.
American University in Cairo
New Cairo Campus
Malak Gabr Arts Theatre
Thurs 14, 7pm – 9pm: The Cairo Arab Choir gives an Arab music night, under the direction of Professor Wael Elmahallawy, this special concert brings to life beloved soundtracks from iconic Arabic films and television series. From sweeping orchestral moments to intimate, evocative pieces, the programme celebrates the depth and beauty of Arab musical heritage on screen. A night where music, memory and storytelling come together on stage.
Thurs 21, 7pm – 8.30pm (Free and open to the public): Get ready for a night of music, energy and good vibes with the 1016 band.
From Western hits to Oriental favorites, old-school classics to modern songs, as well as instrumental performances that bring it all together, the programme for this concert has a little something for everyone.
Cairo Opera House
Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144
Main Hall
Thurs 14 and Fri 15, 7.30pm: Rimsky Korsakov’s Scheherazade and Ravel’s Boléro will be performed by the Egyptian Modern Dance Theatre Company.
Sat 16, 7.30pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra.
Sun 17, 7.30pm: The National Arab Music ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs.
Thurs 21, 7.30pm: The Talents Development Centre concert.
Small Hall
Fri 15, 7.30pm: Chamber music concert features Doaa Saber.
Tues 19, 7.30pm: The Egyptian Harp Group female soloists.
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, 7.30pm).
Fri 15, 7.30pm: Kerdan band, led by artist Ali Elmansy.
Thurs 21, 7.30pm: A concert by Salam choir.
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre
12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707
Thurs 14, 7.30pm: The Arab Music Heritage ensemble.
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.
Al Manara Main Hall
El-Moshir Tantawy Axis, Al Hay Al Asher, Nasr City, Cairo
Fri 15, 8pm: Pianist Omar Khairat in a night where music meets purpose in support to Baheya Foundation.
Room Art Space & Café
10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159
Tues 19, 6pm: Karaoke Night.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Thurs 14, 9pm: Segan band.
Fri 15, 9pm: Cassette 90 band nostalgia 90’s.
Sun 17, Tues 19, Wed 20, 9pm: Karaoke Night.
Thurs 21, 9pm: With the world buzzing about the return of Michael Jackson to the spotlight and all the excitement around his story hitting the big screen, there’s no better time to celebrate the King of Pop… and Room Art Space is doing it with The Prontos in an electrifying Michael Jackson tribute night.
El Sawy Culturewheel
End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448
Wisdom Hall
Thurs 14, 7pm: Amr Diab tribute concert features Hadeer and Ghadeer.
Fri 15, 7pm: Tranquil Note band.
Sat 16, 7pm: Live music show by MazeeJ.
River Hall
Fri 15, 7pm: Religious chanting by Al Hadra troupe.
Sun 17, 7pm: Papillon band.
Tues 19, 7pm: A special night by Grama Fan.
Wed 20, 8pm: Superstar singer Ali El-Haggar.
Thurs 21, 7pm: It Takes 2 Music.
Teatro Arkan
Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt
Fri 15, 7.30pm: Enjoy a special musical evening with maestro Amr Selim, a refined live experience that brings together the magic of piano, beautiful melodies, and a unique artistic atmosphere for an unforgettable night.
Sat 16, 7.30pm: Waleed El-Moghazy debuts his first stand-up special Bazet Menny (I have messed it up).
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106
Thurs 21, 7.30pm: Alexandria Opera Company for Arab Music and Singing.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999
Conference Centre Main Hall
Thurs 14, 7pm: Stand-up comedy show by Studio El-Etneen.
Sat 16, 7pm: “Visions of the 20th Century” concert is performed by the
BA Orchestra featuring pianist Halaa Haytham, and conducted by
maestro Nayer Nagui.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 14 May, 2026 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly.
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