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

If you’ve had an exhausting work week and want to wind down and relax, we’ve compiled a list full of colourful activities that you can browse through and pick whatever your eyes please! 

Arts & Culture

Thursday

Salam Yousry: 40 at Art Talks Egypt

Salm Yousry has decided to celebrate turning 40 by creating an entire collection dedicated to that number. All the artwork presented is slightly different and more minimalistic than usual. We believe the artist is trying to depict the life changes that happen once you reach that age. Head to Art Talks Egypt and see the art pieces and decide for yourself if this is what the artist actually means.

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Fabrica: The Lion King at Gomhorya Theatre

The popular musical The Lion King comes to the heart of Cairo as it will be performed this weekend by Fabrica on the stage of Gomhorya Theater. For our audience in Alexandria, we would like to announce that you too will get to try this experience, as the same performance will be held again on the 28th at the Bibliotheca Alexandria.

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Saturday

Masterpieces of The Twentieth Century IV at Cairo Opera House

Beautiful melodies of the 20th century will be filling the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House this Saturday. This is your chance to bless your ears with some well-orchestrated symphonies.

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El Tanbura at Cairo Opera House

The Open Air Theatre of Cairo Opera House will be dedicating the stage on Thursday for El Tanbura. The group’s main instrument is its voice, and its collected oral repertoire is an entire journey. 

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The Egyptian Mewlewy at El Sawy Culturewheel

Taking you on a Sufi journey this Saturday is Amer Eltoni and his Egyptian Mawlawey. Experience the Egyptian heritage and musical rhymes and tune in to this spiritual experience.

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Nightlife

Thursday

Wael Jassar at MUST Theater 

Did you grow up listening to Ghariba El Nas on Melody Tunes and relating to feelings you never really experienced before? Well, now is the time for you to sing along to that song live. Wael Jassar will be performing all his greatest hits this Thursday at MUST Theatre.

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Comedy Pro Mix at El Sawy Culturewheel 

Get ready to laugh until you cry with this line-up of standup comedians. With their different comedy styles, you are guaranteed a good time.

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High Voltage: Dirty Backseat, Wolf Fang Midi, & Frogmoose at CJC

Get ready to experience the magic of music with a night filled with diverse genres. Starting the night, Dirty Backseat will be taking the stage with sounds of everything from post-punk to electronica. After that, Wolf Fang Midi will be playing some of its playful reminiscent of ’80s synth-pop, and to finish off the night, Frogmoose will be spinning a groovy DJ set till late.

For reservations, message CJC on Facebook between 12 and 8 pm.

Seattle at Room Art Space Garden City 

Seattle band will be playing covers from all your favourite Washington bands from Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and others. Don’t miss a chance to vibe with a crowd and a band that is truly passionate about music.

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Angham at Hilton Green Plaza

Going back to her Alexandrian audience, superstar Angham will be performing at Hilton Green Plaza this Thursday. We personally think that this would be a perfect opportunity to book tickets to treat your mom to a late Mother’s Day surprise.

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Friday

Massar Egbari at The Tap West

Support the national team at the World Cup Qualifiers this Friday, and afterwards sing along to the songs of Massar Egbary at The Tap West. 

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Autobees El  Sahra at Cairo Jazz 

Buckle up, because the Autobees El Sahra night will be taking you on a crazy ride this weekend. DJunkie will be spinning your favourite ’90s Arabic songs, and a superstar will be making a surprise appearance on stage later that night.

For reservations, message CJC on Facebook between 12 and 8 pm

Saturday

404 Band at Room Art Space Garden City 

Week after week, 404 Band gathers new fans. This Saturday, this band will be playing its covers of Queen, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Aerosmith and more at the stage of Room Garden City.

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Ghostly Kisses at Cairo Jazz Club 610

We are sad to tell you that all tickets are sold out to this night, but we couldn’t create this week’s list without letting you know that this important event will be taking place. For the first time in Egypt, Ghostly Kisses/ Margaux Sauvé will be performing all the mesmerising songs that never fail to take us to another dimension. 

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Standup Comedy Show at Consoleya 

Don’t miss a chance to laugh your troubles away at Consoleya this Saturday with a line-up of the freshest and funniest local comedians.

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