American University in Cairo
New Cairo Campus
The Gerhart Theatre
Thurs 25, 7pm – 8pm: Part of Artozium Public Arts Festival,
“Drummuinator” concert features Moustafa Abbas. Just rhythm. Just energy. Just a great night of live music.
Sun 28, 7pm – 8pm: Join the Andre Segone Quartet for an evening of soulful jazz.
Malak Gabr Arts Theatre
Mon 29, 7pm – 9pm: “Zarf Tarek Gedan” (Very urgent situation) is an interactive stand-up comedy show with Tarek El-Ebiary.
Wed 1 July, 7pm – 8pm: A concert by Ayamna El Helwa, the celebrated Egyptian ensemble founded in 2003 by maestro Mohamed Othman. Featuring a powerful lineup of distinguished vocalists and some of Egypt’s most skilled instrumentalists, the band brings back the timeless charm of 1960s–70s golden-age hits and revives the repertoire of legendary groups like The Four M, The Jets, and Al Masryeen. This concert will feature beloved classics, rare orchestrations, and a tribute to Egypt’s rich musical heritage.
Arab Music Institute
22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373
Thurs 25, 7.30pm: A concert of Umm Kolthoum songs.
Tues 30, 7.30pm: The Talents Development Centre concert celebrates the 30 June Revolution.
Beit Al Sett Wassila (House of Arab Poetry)
Al Azhar district, behind Al Azhar Mosque, Al Aini St, Tel 02 2510 3171
Thurs 25, 7.30pm: Babyon band.
Cairo Opera House
Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144
Main Hall
Thurs 25, 7.30pm: The Cairo Opera Orchestra and Egyptian Modern Dance Theatre Company perform Scheherazade and Boléro performances.
Fri 26, 7.30pm: A classical Arab music concert.
Sat 27, 7.30pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra.
Tues 30, 7.30pm: The National Arab Music ensemble performs classical Arab music songs.
Open-Air Theatre
Tues 30, doors open at 7pm, concert starts at 8pm: There is something deeply evocative and spiritual in the sound of a trio capable of turning empathy into pure art. An extraordinary musical concert featuring three masters of contemporary jazz: Paolo Fresu (trumpet and flugelhorn), Dino Rubino (piano), and Marco Bardoscia (double bass). Originally formed for the theatrical production of the project 'Tempo di Chet' (dedicated to the legendary Chet Baker), this unique trio brings together different yet perfectly complementary styles.
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 26, 7.30pm: Al-Hadra 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
Tues 30, 8pm: Karaoke Night.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Thurs 25, 9pm: After three years away, Rizo band returns for a comeback night filled with music, energy, unforgettable vibes, and memories to be made together again.
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 25, 8.30pm (standing): Dina El-Wedidi is a singer, composer, and a music producer, her music is described as a trip through history, mining Egyptian folk music and Arab poetry.
Fri 26, 8pm(standing): 1984 band.
Sat 27, 8pm: Darboka by Amir Emam.
Thurs 2 July, 8pm: Medley Choir.
Wisdom Hall
Thurs 25, 8pm: Singing recital by Ali El-Helbawy.
Sat 27, 8pm: Cocktail band.
Sun 28, 8pm: Nay band.
Mon 29, 8pm: Singing recital by Manal Neaama performing Lebanese and Syrian songs by the likes of Fayrouz.
Thurs 2 July, 8pm: Gaby Bishara live jazz show.
Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC)
AUC’s Tahrir Campus, Al-Sheikh Rihan St, off Tahrir Square, Tel 02 2615 2694/01280009077
Ewart Memorial Hall
Fri 26, 8pm-10.30pm: Experience an unforgettable night with Cairo Steps and oud player Bassem Darwich, where every note tells a story and every rhythm brings people together.
Teatro Arkan
Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza
Fri 26, 7.30pm and Sat 27, 8pm: La Bayadere is a stunning ballet about love that goes beyond death.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106
Thurs 25, 7.30pm: Alexandria Opera Company for Arab Music and Singing.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999
Small Hall
Thurs 25, 7pm: Donietna (our world) band for Arab music.
Sat 27, 7pm: Harp recital by Mona Wassef.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 25 June, 2026 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly.
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