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

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Whether you’ve been nice all year or you’re hoping to get a little bit naughty this weekend, this Christmas is definitely going to be one to remember. Even if all you want for Christmas this year is time well spent with family and friends, there are endless exciting options to have a holly jolly evening. Whatever your idea of a good time is we are here to help you make that happen. We have gathered all the fun events happening so you can pick where you want to enjoy Christmas with your loved ones.

Disclaimer: A lot of Christmas puns are included in this article!

Thursday

Nathalie Bichara & The Riff Band at Cairo Jazz Club

Start the festivities early this weekend with this heartwarming event. Invite your loved ones and feel the Christmasy vibes with the Riff Band and their big band style tunes and jazz standards, in addition to your favourite Xmas classics. Nathalie Bichara will be tuning in with a rich collection of songs by the iconic Sade. This night will only keep getting better, as all the proceeds from the event will be donated to Banati Foundation.

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

Mohasseb B2B Ashmawy at Cairo Jazz Club 610

This event isn’t necessarily Christmas-themed, but it is still a good excuse to party. Mohasseb and Ashmawy will be playing B2B and delivering some masterful explosive beats that you don’t want to miss.

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

Jingle & Mingle at The Smokery

Don’t miss Panda Yacht Club’s Exclusive Christmas Special: Jingle & Mingle this Thursday at The Smokery in Heliopolis. This guest list-only party starts at 8 pm and lasts all night.  Reserve your spot to enjoy their open bar and the electric beats by DJ STZ.

Comedy Stuff at Room Art Space Garden City

A tree-mendously hilarious lineup awaits at Room Garden City to make your Xmas weekend even better. The comedians who will be taking the stage are Hassan Hossam, Ghada Salah, Paula Rizk, Mohamed Haliem, and Tawfik El Menshawy.

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Sabry Mansour at Picasso Art Gallery

Christmas dinner and an art exhibit sounds like a perfect date to us. Go to Picasso Art Gallery and look at some of Sabry Mansour’s work from 1966 to 2022. The selection that he has chosen to display his work will keep you in awe of his outstanding talent. The exhibit will be available until January 9^th.

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Mahmoud El Dewihi at Picasso Art Gallery

Let’s put all the Christmasy vibes aside for a second because Mahmoud El Dewihi, or should we say Egypt’s father of modern sculpture, will be displaying his work at Picasso Art Gallery starting December 21^st. Come experience his work in real life and enjoy the beauty of modern sculpting. The exhibit will be open until the 11^th of January.

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Mutaz El Emam at Ubuntu Art Gallery

Sometimes the holidays make you feel extra melancholic, and we have the perfect place for you to get in touch with your deeper feelings. The Abstract genius Mutaz El Emam is blessing us all with another collection titled “Deep in the Roots” that will keep you staring at each art piece for hours. We personally look at his art and get a sense of serenity, others get a rush of sudden melancholy. Head to Ubuntu and let us know how his artwork made you feel. The gallery is open daily from 11 am – 8 pm, except on Fridays.

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Manal Mohei El Din at Cairo Opera House

You witness a true Christmas miracle when your family does not get into a single argument all day. And who can even think of arguing when the sound of Manal Mohei’s harp fills the halls of the auditorium? Take yourself and your family members to this one-of-a-kind performance and feel the true essence of Christmas through music.

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Friday

Comedy Bunker at ZED Park

Christmas is always fun at ZED Park, and it gets even better with a performance from everyone’s favourite comedians, the Comedy Bunker. The lineup is packed with talented standup legends who have been helping keep a smile on our faces. Expect relatable jokes and puns that are very close to home. You’ll be having a hard time holding tears of laughter as the lineup includes Alaa ElSheikh, Mohamed Moula, AbdelRahman Mohamed, Noha Kato, Pola Samwel and Mohamed Helmy.

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Bakir & Disco Misr at Cairo Jazz Club 610

Come shake it like a snow globe at the Christmas Fel Disco that CJC 610 is hosting this Friday. Disco Misr will keep you on your feet all night long with its usual unique take on Arabic retro hits. Bakir will kick off & wrap up the night with some party-perfect beats that will keep you on the dance floor till late.

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

Paranoid Eyes at Room Garden City

If you say the jingle tunes and the Mariah Carey songs are getting on your last nerve, we totally get it. Take a break from “Last Christmas” and “Santa Tell Me,” which are always on repeat, and join the dark side of the room for a night of “Hey You” and “Comfortably Numb” with Paranoid Eyes’ Pink Floyd covers.

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Abo El Anwar at ZED Park

Still looking for Christmas presents to buy for your friends? Nothing says I love you from head to mistletoe –pun intended- more than getting them tickets to Abo El Anwar’s concert. Since nothing beats shouting the lyrics to your favourite song in a concert, we think this is your sign to spend Christmas doing that.

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Paint & Sip at The Four Seasons First Nile Boat

One last Christmas pun, we promise! What did one ornament say to another? “I like hanging with you”. If you just like hanging out with your significant other, then you’ll love spending Christmas doing this very chill activity. Come paint together and sip on some good wine this Friday with a beautiful view of the Nile. No art experience is needed, and all the art supplies will be provided at the venue.

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Saturday

Ahmed El Haggar & El Dor El Awal at Cairo Jazz Club

End your weekend right to the tunes of raw oriental music. Ahmed El Haggar will be joining the stage of CJC to wow the audience with his unique mix of classical Egyptian songs fused with jazz & neo-soul. Another special performance will take place, as El Dor El Awal will be taking the stage with their interesting blend of jazz & Middle Eastern sounds.

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

Disco-Tech at Cairo Jazz Club 610

Let’s just say that partying seemed more fun when our parents used to call the club the discotheque. Join CJC 610 this Saturday as they revive this synonym on Christmas Eve. Jess, Adly, Mazen A, Moenes and Awadly will be in charge of the decks to bring you all the disco and tech house tunes you need to be jolly. It gets better as all the proceeds from the event will be donated to charity, and beer will be 50% off from 2 PM until 5 PM, which means everyone gets to be merry this Christmas.

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

Comedy Sett at Room Art Space New Cairo

Come spend your Christmas Eve with an incredible lineup of comedians; the best part is they are all women. All we have to say to that is Sleigh queens! The lineup includes Bernadette, Noha Kato and Sara Abdelrahman.

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