The 4th edition of Hurghada Youth Film Festival opened yesterday with a ceremony at Hurghada Culture Palace. The festival continues until 15 September.
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Last week, Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna released her latest single Bosa (Kiss). The song’s prison-set music video has since sparked debate over its setting.
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Among activities of the 33rd Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre which closed Tuesday, was a panel discussion that paid tribute to one of Egypt’s pioneering theatre figures Saad Ardash.
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The Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre (CIFET) opened its 33rd edition on 1 September at the Cairo Opera House, bringing together theatre practitioners from Egypt and around the world for eight days of performances, workshops and discussions.
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The 33rd edition of the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre (CIFET) brings together theatrical productions from Egypt and around the world from 1 to 8 September, with performances taking place at venues across Cairo.
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The 33rd edition of the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre (CIFET) opens on 1 September, bringing together theatrical productions from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Arab world for performances, workshops, and discussions across Cairo through 8 September.
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Renowned Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour died on Monday, 24 August, at Al-Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem, where he had been receiving treatment. He was 79.
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The 34th edition of the Citadel Festival for Music and Singing continued at the Mahka Theatre of the Salah El-Din Citadel, bringing together the Talent Development Center’s Choir for People with Special Needs, Oh Nubaa Band and Sufi chanter Sheikh Yassin El-Tohamy for an evening of varied musical performances.
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Theatre productions from Europe, Asia, Africa, and across the Arab world will converge in Cairo this September as the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre (CIFET) returns for its 33rd edition (1–8 Sept, 2026).
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Jordanian-Palestinian artist Aziz Maraka and Egyptian singer Houda Bondok released “Da2a” (Heartbeat) on 10 August across all major music platforms, fusing their distinct musical styles in a song about the unexpected rush of falling in love.
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Fans across Egypt and the wider Arab world flooded social media with reactions to Sherine Abdel Wahab’s return to the Egyptian stage on 7 August, with hashtags related to her Sahel concert trending across 17 countries.
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Global superstar Ariana Grande announced on 2 August that she was withdrawing from the musical Sunday in the Park with George, set to debut in London next summer, citing "endless, ongoing public scrutiny."
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Egyptian indie rock band Cairokee released Supernova, their seventh studio album and first since Roma in 2022, on 3 August, followed by the premiere of an accompanying short film on YouTube the next day.
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The 19th edition of the National Theatre Festival opened on 25 July at Cairo Opera House, launching a programme that will run until 11 August under the slogan "In All of Egypt" and place a renewed emphasis on extending theatre activities beyond the capital.
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On 17 July, Palestinian artist Saint Levant announced dates on his website for his biggest world tour to date, which will take place between August and December, across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
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Legendary Egyptian composer and arranger Hany Shenouda passed away on 20 July at the age of 83.
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Actor Ahmed Galal Abdel-Qawi passed away in the early hours of Sunday, 19 July. He was 42.
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Egyptian rapper Wegz announced his second world tour on Instagram, with the multi-month run set to begin on 17 July and take him across North America, Europe and the Middle East.
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On 16 July, American actress Zendaya was spotted wearing an ensemble by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote her latest film, The Odyssey, which opens in cinemas tomorrow.
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Egyptian singer Tamer Hosny will headline a public celebration on Monday titled "100 Million Thanks" at Cairo International Stadium to honour Egypt’s national football team following its performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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