Amir Bashtak Palace (Arab Singing House)
Al-Muaaz St, Tel 02 2787 9187
Thurs 9, 7.30pm (open to the public): Maqamat Salon presents
“Mohmed Sultan … The Embrace of Music and Loyalty” concert
featuring musician Ihab Abdel-Salam and singer Mariam Hany and her band.
Beit Al-Seheimi
Al-Muaaz St, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2787 8865
Every Friday, 8pm: “Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel” (The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat.
Cairo Opera House
Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144
Small Hall
Fri 3, 7.30pm: The Talents Development Centre concert.
Falaki Mainstage Theatre
AUC Tahrir Campus, 24 Falaki St, Abdeen, Downtown Cairo, Tel 012 88721446
Sat 4, 8pm – 9pm: Internal / External contemporary dance performance by Nagham Salah Othman examines the unseen boundaries between who we are and who we appear to be. Through expressive choreography, the performance reflects on identity, personal transformation and the courage to look within.
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 3, 7.30pm: Folklorita band.
Sun 5, 7.30pm: Grama Fan band.
Thurs 9, 7.30pm: A concert of inshad (religious chanting) by Ahmed El-Touny and Mohamed El-Manfalouty.
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 7 and Tues 14, 8pm: Karaoke Night.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Fri 3, 5pm-8pm: Start the evening with your favorite songs at the Karaoke session, then stay with Room Art Space as they screen the football match live on the big screen.
Tues 7, 9pm: A night full of laughs! If you’re a stand-up comedian, take the stage and deliver your best 7-minute set. Whether you’re performing or just coming to enjoy the atmosphere, grab a drink or coffee and have a great night at Room. For performers arrive early at 8.30pm to sign up and fill in the application form at Room.
Wed 8, 7pm: Karaoke Night.
Thurs 9, 9pm: Shuffle Up by Tough Cookies — a fresh name, a louder voice, and a whole new energy.
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 2, 8pm: Medley Choir.
Fri 3, 7pm: Tablet El-Sit all-female band will perform the most famous folk songs.
Sun 5, 8pm: Khayal band.
Mon 6, 8pm: A singing recital by Haytham Elshebeny.
Tues 7, 8pm: Sol band.
Thurs 9, 6.30pm and 8.30pm (standing): El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs.
Wisdom Hall
Thurs 2, 8pm: Gaby Bishara live jazz show.
Word Hall
Sat 4, 7.30pm: A stand-up comedy show by Comedy Gang.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 2 July, 2026 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly.
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