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

It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the season closing events of Sahel and the end to the fun in the sun for this year. Before it is officially over we would like you to be able to catch a few more warm nights of summer and create more memorable moments. Whether you are ending this summer in Sahel or in Cairo, we have done what we do best, and we gathered a list of events happening this weekend that you don’t want to miss. 

Thursday 

Dixon at Ahm Club (Sahel)

If you are looking for one last big party to go to for this summer, then here’s where you need to be this Thursday. The event has not one, but two stages with nine artists who will keep you partying till daylight. This is the biggest lineup of this Sahel season, and you surely do not want to miss it. 

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Strawberry Swing at Room Art Space Garden City 

Let’s sing a Hymn for the Weekend with Coldplay’s tribute band Strawberry Swing. They’re finally here to perform once more for all the dedicated fans. This Thursday Strawberry Swing will be performing at Room Garden City. Don’t miss a chance to listen to your favorite Coldplay song being played live on stage. 

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Pink Seasalt, Alan-K & Hashem at Cairo Jazz Club 

An insane fusion of indie rock & neo-psychedelic with a melancholic touch of RnB awaits you at CJC with Pink Seasalt. A lot of dreamy pop music will also be provided by Alan-K. Hashem will be there to end the night with a DJ set of upbeat music. 

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

The Summer Art Show at Diplo 3 Clubhouse (Sahel)

Sahel is not just about parties, there’s so much more happening there that you don’t want to miss. Explore a beautiful collection of artwork by many talented artists like Shady Hamed, Nermine Hakim and Deena Fadel at Diplo 3 Clubhouse. 

For more info, click here. 

Friday

Rapunzel at The Marquee 

After the success of Gamila W El Wahsh, Marwa Abdel Moneim will be starring in another Egyptian adaptation of Rapunzel. Bring your kids to a performance they won’t forget with dazzling visuals and an overall fun aesthetic. 

For more info & tickets, click here. 

Mother Funkers at Cairo Jazz Club 610 

Dance to all the genres of music you love with a night of Pop, Hip Hop, Rap, Arabic hits and Reggaeton by Mother Funkers. 

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

Loulii, Junior B2B Shika Saber at Cairo Jazz Club 

A night of top-notch house mixes awaits you this Friday’s closed circuit at CJC. Start the night off with Loulii’s set followed by Junior and Shika Saber who will share the bill with a set of multicultural House sounds till late.

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

El Hezb El Comedy at Rawabet Art Space

Come celebrate El Hezb El Comedy’s 11th anniversary and laugh your troubles away. The hilarious improvised jokes and performances that we have all come to love will help make your weekend worthwhile. 

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Canopy at Room Art Space Garden City 

Catch Canopy as they perform their funk/soul tunes this Friday at Room Garden City. 

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Faouzia at Fouka Bay (Sahel) 

After breaking the internet with her singing videos and later with her original music, Faouzia is here to sing her hit songs at Sahel’s Fouka Bay. 

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Extrasolaire ft. Omar Khairat at North Square Mall (Sahel)

The legendary Omar Khairat will be performing this Friday at North Square Mall at another Extrasolaire event. Delve into the beauty of his iconic melodies and enjoy an unforgettable night. Make sure to stick to the dress code and put on some pastel colors. 

For more info & tickets, click here. 

Saturday

Saad El Oud & Ahmed El Haggar at Cairo Jazz Club 

Bless your ears with some good music this Saturday with Oud melodies and breathtaking vocals from Saad El Oud and Ahmed El Haggar. Saad El Oud will use his admirable talent and mesmerizing vocals to start off the night. While Ahmed El Haggar will perform a collection of music inspired by classical Egyptian songs with a twist of Jazz and Neo-Soul. 

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

Chipmunk Trivia Night at Room Art Space New Cairo

Challenge your friends with a Trivia Night at Room New Cairo. Answer questions about art, history, geography and more. See who in your friends’ group is secretly a nerd and who didn’t pay attention in school. 

For more info, click here. 

Irtigalia at Rawabet Art Space 

Our favorite thing about Irtigalia is that the audience get to choose the plot, the events and the setting of the performance. The kings and queens of improv comedy are finally back to the stage of Rawabet Art Space and we can’t be more excited. 

For more info & tickets, click here. 

Gamila W El Wahsh at Le Marquee CFC

This quirky Egyptian adaptation of Beauty & The Beast is where you need to take the kids on the weekend. The performance is suitable for all ages, and we are assuming that it is a comedy that will keep you and the rest of your family entertained as it promises dazzling visuals and a full on musical.

For more info & tickets, click here.