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
Open-Air Theatre
The Opera Summer Festival for Music and Singing (22 July-6 August)
Thurs 23, 8.30pm: The Talents Development Centre celebrates the memory of the 23 July Revolution.
Fri 24, 8.30pm: Artist Wagih Aziz and his band.
Sun 26, 8.30pm: Artist Ashraf Mahrous and The Pharaohs band.
Mon 27, 8.30pm: A concert by oud player Saad El-Oud and his band.
Tues 28, 8.30pm: “Nostalgia” concert features actor Sherif Mounir playing on drums.
Wed 29, 8.30pm: Percussionist Nesma Abdel-Aziz and her band.
Thurs 30, 8.30pm: Sweet Sound band.
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 23, 7.30pm: Al-Tanboura troupe from Port-Said performs the folk and patriotic songs and dances of the Suez Canal cities.
Fri 24, 7.30pm: Nazra (a look) troupe for religious chanting.
Thurs 30, 7.30pm: Arsam Helmak (drew your dream) Choir.
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 24, 8pm: Cairo Comedy Club open mic.
Tues 28, 8pm: Karaoke Night.
Thurs 30, 9pm: Resident takes the stage for the first time at Room Art Space for a night of face melting riffs and crushing vocals. Bring your friends. Bring earplugs.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Thurs 23, 9pm: Cassette 90 band nostalgia 90’s, the decade of real vibes, unforgettable melodies, and songs that still hit the heart. Press play and let the memories roll.
Fri 24, 7pm: Silk n’ Smoke returns to the stage at Room Art Space.
Sat 25, 8pm: Fairouz Tribute Night.
Sun 26, 7pm: Karaoke Night.
Mon 27, 9pm: Fakhr Lokman, an Egyptian singer and performer known for his soulful voice and modern twist on Arabic music. With his band, Lokman brings every stage to life blending his original songs with reimagined Arabic hits and golden oldies in fresh, upbeat arrangements that connect generations through music.
Wed 29, 7pm: Karaoke Night.
Thurs 30, 9pm: Amr Diab tribute ft. Hadeer and Ghadeer.
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 23, 8pm: Cocktail band.
Fri 24, 8pm: Folklorita band.
Sat 25, 8pm (standing): Singing recital by Rashad Combal.
Sun 26, 8pm (standing): Alternative rock night by Restless Dreams band.
Wed 29, 8pm: Singing recital by superstar singer Ali El-Haggar.
Thurs 30, 8pm: Gazaga band.
Wisdom Hall
Thurs 23, 8pm: Hu (He is God) troupe in a repertoire of religious songs.
Fri 24, 8pm: Violin recital by Mohamed Obit.
Sat 25, 8pm: Radio band.
Sun 26, 8pm: A concert features pianist Wessam Abdel-Halim.
Tues 28, 8pm: A concert of religious chanting by Waslet Samaa ensemble.
Thurs 30, 8pm: SHAWSHY TIME, a stand-up comedy show.
Word Hall
Mon 27, 8pm: The Giggles, a stand-up comedy show.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 23 July, 2026 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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