HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

?For the first time in Egypt, the British Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is set to perform two concerts at the Grand Egyptian Museum today and tomorrow, featuring award-winning Egyptian musicians Amira and Mariam Abou Zahra, under the baton of Maestro Stephen Bell. The concert begins at 8:30pm. Tickets for both concerts (first and second) are available on Ticketsmarche.

The 45th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival is here. Until November 22, films being screened at CIFF will also have showings at VOX Cinemas, the Cairo Opera House, Zamalek Cinema, and the Tahrir Cultural Center. This year’s selection also includes both Egyptian and international classics, including Cairo 30 (1966), The Bus Driver (1982), The Impossible (1965), and The Godfather Part 2 (1974). You can find more information about screenings and ticket passes on Tazkarti’s Instagram page.

A Thousand and One Nights is being told in Alexandria. The Cairo Opera Ballet Company will perform two consecutive performances at the Sayed Darwish Theater at the Alexandria Opera House tonight and tomorrow at 8pm. You can book your seats from Tazkarti.

Party like you’re in Ibiza. Circoloco — the iconic Ibiza party — is coming to the Pyramids tomorrow. The 9-hour party kicks off at 6pm and will feature an array of electronic, house, and techno music. Grab your tickets from Collard Tickets.

For the Tamer Ashour fans: Don’t miss his concert at Malahy Arena this tomorrow at 8:30pm. Grab your tickets from Ticketsmarche.

Moustafa Amar is making an appearance alongside Andy Cheiko at CJC 610 tomorrow. For reservations message their Facebook page.

Medhat Saleh and Reham Abdelhakim are headlining a charity concert in the Royal Garden of the El Qubba Presidential Palace. Tomorrow the doors will open for attendees — who will be required to be dressed formally — at 6pm, with the concert slated to start at 8pm. You can grab tickets on Tazkarti.

HAPPENING LATER-

Hankering for some rap? Abyusif will be performing alongside Lella Fadda at CJC 610 on Wednesday, 20 November. For reservations message their Facebook page.

Sharmoofers are about to liven the stage at their Malahy concert on Friday, 22 November. The concert will start at 7pm. Tickets are available at Ticketsmarche.

A night with Abdel Halim Hafez’s music. The Sawah concert with Medhat Saleh and Mai Farouk will take place at the Grand Egyptian Museum on Thursday, 5 December at 8:30 pm. Tickets are available on the TicketsMarche.

Masked viral singer Tul8te is taking the stage at ZED Park as part of The Cocktail Tour on Thursday, 5 December. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Egypt’s premier electro and dance music event. Witness immersive visuals and soundscapes with an electrifying lineup of international and local artists at the Aura Music Festival. The festival will take place on Friday, 13 December at Lac Du Caire. Tickets are available at Collard Tickets.