Abdeen Palace
Al-Gumhouriya Square, Rahbet Abdin, Abdeen, Cairo, Tel 02 23916909
Fri 22, 8.30pm: A one-night-only concert celebrating the female singers and legends who shaped the soundtrack of our lives such as Shadia and Warda featuring powerful voices Marwa Nagui, Abeer Naama and Haidy Moussa.
Amir Bashtak Palace (Arab Singing House)
Al-Muaaz St, Tel 02 2787 9187
Fri 22, 7.30pm: The Cross Over band.
Arab Music Institute
22 Ramses St, Tel 02 2574 3373
Thurs 21, 7.30pm: El-Enshad El-Dini troupe performs religious chants.
Fri 22, 7.30pm: Alshakmagia troupe for classical Arab songs.
American University in Cairo
New Cairo Campus
Malak Gabr Arts Theatre
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 21, 7.30pm: The Talents Development Centre concert.
Fri 22, 7.30pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab music ensemble.
Sat 23, 7.30pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra.
City of Arts & Culture
New Capital, Cairo
Tues 26, 9pm: Andrea Bocelli, Romanza - 30th Anniversary World Tour. An unforgettable night of music as maestro Andrea Bocelli performs live in Egypt celebrating his widely acclaimed 1977 breakthrough album Romanza, and bringing his iconic voice and timeless repertoire to the stage for a night filled with passion, elegance, and pure musical magic.
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).
Thurs 21, 7.30pm: A concert by Salam choir.
Fri 22, 7.30pm: Nazra troupe for religious chanting.
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
Fri 22, 8pm: The Traveling Birds will be accompanied as always by M. Ahmed’s syncopated guitar, three magnificent singers—Paola, Silvia, and Lou—will perform the greatest classics of French, Italian, Egyptian, and international music.
Sat 23, 8pm: Join Solly (Islam Lotfy) for a night of pop and rock music dedicated to love in every shade—Blue, Indigo, and Yellow.
Tues 26, 6pm: Karaoke Night.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
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.
Fri 22, 9pm: Remi brings you a night where rhythm meets feelings - blending your favorite covers with a fresh twist.
Sat 23, Sun 24, Wed 27, 9pm: Karaoke Night.
Thurs 28, 9pm: Live music night with Mishel Mesak.
Salaheddin Citadel
Salah Salem Rd, Mokattam, Cairo, Tel 02 2512 1735
Fri 22, 7pm: Adam Port in a night that blends history with sound like never before. Under the open sky, expect deep grooves, hypnotic rhythms, and the unmistakable Keinemusik atmosphere.
El Sawy Culturewheel
End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448
Wisdom Hall
Fri 22, 7pm: Jazz concert by Noha Fekry.
Sun 24, 7pm: Singing recital by Tamer Nagah.
Thurs 28, 7pm: Cocktail band.
River Hall
Thurs 21, 7pm: It Takes 2 Music.
Fri 22, 7pm: A concert by Tablet El Sitt, an all-women Egyptian band, revives the traditional Egyptian music.
Thurs 28, 8pm: Almultaqa Orchestra brings together a remarkable group of musicians who create a groundbreaking sound uniting Sudanese Afro-Arab traditions with contemporary influences.
Their music blends the oud from the Middle East, with its soulful and expressive tone; the kora from Mali, shimmering with bright and intricate melodies; and the adungo from Uganda and South Sudan, glowing with rhythmic clarity. Directed by renowned oud player Ahmed Shamma, each performance becomes a cultural journey that builds bridges of communication between different languages, where music and words flow together to tell stories that transcend borders.
Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC)
AUC’s Tahrir Campus, Al-Sheikh Rihan St, off Tahrir Square, Tel 02 2615 2694/01280009077
Ewart Memorial Hall
Mon 25, 8pm – 10pm: Get ready for an electrifying concert that will light up the stage with energy and fun with Sharmoofers band.
Teatro Arkan
Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza
Fri 22, 8pm: Superstar singer Ali El-Haggar.
Sat 23, 8pm: After the huge success and full-house turnout of the previous shows, El Leila El Kebira (the big night) Puppet Show is back for another unforgettable night filled with nostalgia and joy.
The Village
The Village Gezira Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza
Thurs 21, 10pm: Konstantin Sibold features a night shaped by deep rhythm, hypnotic energy, and a signature sound that defines the moment.
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 Small Hall
Sat 23, 7pm: “Abdou El-Hamuli: The Spirit of True Musical Renewal” concert features artist Mustafa Said.
Sun 24, 7pm (Free entry Free until full capacity): The Italian Atlantico Quintet, conducted by maestro Enzo Favata gives a concert witness
the reunion of the historic quintet after 18 years, the original members of the Atlantico Quintet: Daniele di Bonaventura, Marcello Peghin, Salvatore Maltana, and U.T. Gandhi. An outstanding lineup that stands as a true supergroup of Italian jazz, bringing together artists with distinguished international careers. Inspired by South American literature, from Borges to Márquez, the reunion offers an evocative and timeless musical journey. The quintet’s distinctive sound, shaped by its unique instrumentation and lyrical compositions, continues to resonate with new audiences, while a new album, set for release in 2026, marks the next chapter of this enduring artistic legacy.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 21 May, 2026 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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