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

Always looking forward to the weekend, but you are always worried you might miss out on good events that may be taking place? If this is your first time reading our weekly weekend guides, rest assured we never miss any important or fun parties that are happening. This week, we have concerts, parties and even art exhibits that will keep you entertained all through the weekend.

Thursday 

Pink Seasalt, Novo & Nedz at Cairo Jazz Club 

A night you will definitely make your entire weekend with Pink Seasalt debuting some insanely perfected indie rock & neo-psychedelic music with a melancholic touch of RnB. Up next you’ll have Novo with an epic set followed by Nedz will be spinning the hottest hip-hop and RnB beats.

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

Algopack, Omar Khalifa & Omar Sherif at Cairo Jazz Club 610

Get your weekly dose of party fun and dancing at CJC 610 with Algopack, Omar Khalida and Omar Sherif who will keep you on your feet with sets of uplifting beats.

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

Regards Egyptiens at Zamalek Art Gallery

An invitation inside the stories and the minds of talented artists with intriguing concepts and ideas of 30 magnificent emerging local talents. The names of the artists are yet to be announced, but we do know that the event will be starting on June 1st and will end on June 21st.

For more info, click here.

Wissa Wassef at Ubuntu Gallery 

Art pieces with authentic Egyptian feel by the talented Wissa Wassef at Ubuntu Gallery will be displayed starting June 1st until June 26th. You can visit the gallery every day from 7 PM till 9 PM.

For more info, click here.

Open Mic Night at Room Garden City 

Our personal favorite event of the month is the Open Mic Night at Room where various hidden talents finally get to shine. If you are into poetry, singing, or you are just naturally a comedian this is your chance to let the audience see your talent by signing up for this interesting event.

For more info, click here.

Friday 

Mother Funkers & AK Cairo Jazz Club 610

To those who always wonder where the chorus or the lyrics at when they go to techno parties, we feel you and we got you. A commercial night with Motherfunkers at CJC 610 filled with hip-hop, pop and RnB, so you can sing while you dance instead of the usual fist pumping that happens on techno nights. 

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

Oblivion Concert at AUC New Campus

AUC’s student union is bringing Afroto and the superstar Tamer Hosny to stage for an iconic performance that you will not forget.

For more info & tickets, click here.

Stand Up Comedy Show at Makan

Have you ever been to an improvisational comedy night? Mina & Walid will be coming up with jokes on the spot based on their interactions with the crowd. Get ready to laugh out loud with these two and their unscripted and uncensored comedy.

For more info & tickets, click here.

Sherifa, Mofu & Deemusik at Cairo Jazz Club 

Sherifa will be debuting her talent on the decks of CJC this weekend followed by Mofu & Deemusk who will continue the night with their melodic bangers till late.

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

Zamakan at Room Garden City 

The oriental groove and jazz meet the rock melodies this Friday. Two diverse styles of music from two different sides of the world come together to create a new sound. A meeting of modernity and tradition with a touch of improvisation through the music created by two talented individuals. 

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Saturday 

Melodic Night at Room Garden City

Head to Room Garden City for a special night dedicated to live music this Saturday. Tune in to this experience of upbeat music with a dancey twist.

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Mitosis at Rawabet Art Space 

Coming all the way from Hungary to bring you this unique performance that portrays separation and relationships between men and women. Experience this journey with the talented couple Dorottya Podmaniczky and David Mikó as they take you through all these stages with their expressive dance movements.

For more info & tickets, click here.

Cairo Symphony Orchestra at Cairo Opera House 

You always feel like you belong to a different era and a different time? Here’s the closest thing to a time machine we could find. Put on your suit and tie and head to Cairo Opera House where Cairo Symphony Orchestra will be playing some classical music that will definitely take you back to an older millennia. 

For more info & tickets, click here.

Rai – Na & Asia Madani at Cairo Jazz Club 

Rai-Na are coming back to the stage of CJC and the Sudanese sensation Asia Madani will be continuing the rest of the night with her folk tunes.

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

Cigarettes After Sex at Cairo Jazz Club 610

Although all tickets were sold out moments after this event was announced, we still wanted to remind you that it is happening this weekend. Whether you have been able to score tickets or not you can still watch all the stories that will be posted that night.

For reservations, send CJC 610 a FB message between

Candle Making Workshop at Amcandles

Relax and recharge with your very own custom candle. Amcandles is hosting an interactive candle making workshop this Saturday, June 4 at KMT House in Maadi, where you can create and bring home a unique scent personalised with their adorable handmade stickers.

You can send a direct message to @amcandl on IG to book a spot.