The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

New Year’s Eve was less than a week ago, and Cairo is ready to start partying again! The first weekend in 2022 is full of action, and we can’t wait to share it all with you!

Arts & Culture

Thursday

Blitz at ROOM Garden City

The RCHP tribute band will be performing Thursday evening at ROOM Garden city. Make sure to reserve your spot to enjoy an evening full of Funk Rock music.

For more info and reservations, visit this link.

Radwa El-Awady at El-Sawy Culturewheel

A new star takes the stage at El-Sawy Culturewheel. Radwa El-Awady, for the first time ever, will be performing some of our old-time classic songs by Om Kalthoum, Abdel Wahab and Warda this Thursday at the River Hall.

For more info and reservations, visit this link.

Om Kalthoum at El-Sawy Culturewheel

The fan-favourite returns to El Sakya with the new year. Head to El-Sawy Culturewheel on Thursday evening to enjoy some of the finest Om Kalthoum songs performed by puppets.

For more info and reservations, visit this link.

Friday

Paranoid Eyes at ROOM New Cairo

The progressive rock band, Paranoid Eyes, will be covering the tunes of Pink Floyd and the solo projects released by the legendary David Gilmour and Roger Waters this Friday at ROOM Art Space New Cairo.

For more info and reservations, visit this link.

Selim and Selima Play at El-Sawy Culturewheel

This Friday, take your little ones and head to El Sakya to enjoy an encouraging, uplifting play before the exams season.

 For more info and reservations, visit this link.

Saturday

Musical Storytelling at ROOM Garden City

The Palestinian poet Lulu Raafat will be taking us on an emotional journey with “Meshwar”; a storytelling poem. “Meshwar” is a safe space where people can share the traumas they face.

For more info and reservations, visit this link.

Tour at The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The Lore of Egypt is organizing a tour this Saturday at The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. The tour will include a professional guide who’ll be explaining many things you never knew about Egypt’s history.

For more info and reservations, visit this link.

Cosmos Cinema Tour

Cinema lovers assemble! This Saturday, Qahrawya is performing a cinematic tour across Cairo. From old shooting locations and cinemas to contemporary and old filming studios, this tour will have everything you need to satisfy your cinema cravings.

For more info and reservations, visit this link.

Nightlife

Thursday

Kidmims, FarahH and AlgoPack, and Tourkey & Selim at Cairo Jazz Club 610

A jam-packed night awaits you at Cairo Jazz club 610 with Kidmims kickstarting the night with some upbeat tunes, then FarahH and AlgoPack will take the stage for an explosive b2b set, and finally, to end the night, Tourkey & Selim will be playing some of their refreshing beats.

For reservations, send CJC 610 a FB message between 12-8 PM.

Retro Grade at The Tap East

Get ready for an explosive night full of Rock presented by Retro Grade at The Tap East. The band will be performing a combo of Rock ‘N Roll and Modern Rock music.

For more info and reservations, call 01060000869.

Nour Project and Black Theama at Cairo Jazz Club

The iconic Black Theama will take CJC’s Thursday night to help get you in the weekend mode. Nour Project will be present to support Black Theama with some Nubian rhythms.

For reservations, send CJC a FB message between 12-8 PM.

Friday

AK and The Djunkie at Cairo Jazz Club 610

Head to CJC 610 on Friday for a night full of hip-hop and R&B. AK and The Djunkie are spinning some of the best beats to celebrate the first weekend in 2022.

For reservations, send CJC 610 a FB message between 12-8 PM.

Youssef Hassan at The Tap East

Good food and good music. What else could you ever need for a Friday? The Tap East is offering a special lunch menu along with soothing acoustic tunes performed by Youssef Hassan.

For more info and reservations, call 01060000869.

Seifo, Ashmawy and Aly Goede at Cairo Jazz Club

The first Closed Circuit of 2022 will be started by non-other than Seifo who’ll be getting you warmed up with some tech beats. Seifo will be followed by Ashmawy and Aly Goede, who’ll be performing a b2b hypnotic set that’ll keep you moving all night.

For reservations, send CJC a FB message between 12-8 PM.

AWE at The Tap Maadi

AWE will be taking the stage at The Tap Maadi to give us their special electro twist on our favourite Funk and Pop beats.

For more info and reservations, call 01060000865.

Saturday

Shereen Abdo at Cairo Jazz Club

Shereen Abdo will be at CJC on Saturday evening to provide us with a nice change of pace; a shaabi performance! Head to CJC to enjoy a night full of danceable shaabi songs.

For reservations, send CJC a FB message between 12-8 PM.

Concerts

Friday

Wegz, Lege-Cy and Dizzytooskinny at Family Park

After being delayed, the long-awaited concert is once again around the corner. Head to Family Park in Rehab this Friday for Wegz’s first concert in 2022.

Get your tickets from this link.