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? A Valentine's Day that hits all the high notes: Soprano Amira Selim will host a special Valentine's Day concert, performing a selection of classic romantic songs in French, English, Italian, and Egyptian Arabic, accompanied by pianist Pascal Rozier. The concert begins at 8pm on Thursday, 13 February at the Cairo Opera House in Zamalek. Get your tickets from Tazkarti.

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Get ready to get in on the laughs. Comedian Ali Quandil will host a 100% interactive comedyevening at the Boom Room in Open Air Mall, Madinaty on Tuesday, 28 January at 8pm. Tickets are available via Ticketsmarche.

The story behind the music. Egyptian singer and composer Dina El Wedidi will be showcasing the story behind some of her signature songs and walking the audience through her journey on Wednesday, 29 January at the Boom Room in Open Air Mall, Madinaty. The event will take place at 8pm, and tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

160 of Egypt’s most celebrated and promising artists. The 10th Edition of Cairo Art Fair is now open at TAM Gallery in Abu Rawwash and will continue running till Friday, 31 January.

It’s time for the country’s largest book fair. The Cairo International Book Fair is back for its 56th edition till Wednesday, 5 February. The event will take place at the Egypt International Exhibition and Convention Center in New Cairo, and will host guests of honor that include the Sultanate of Oman, scientists and artist Ahmed Mostageer, and author Fatma Elmadoul.

The ultimate gaming event in Egypt is here. Gamergy Egypt will feature live competitions, immersive experiences, and activities to bring together gaming fans of all ages. The festival will take place from Thursday, 30 January to Saturday, 1 February at Al Burouj Cultural Hub. Earlybird tickets are now available on their website.

Catch Saleh El Nawawy’s comedic debut: The Dubai-based filmmaker and comedian will be performing live at Theatro Arkan on Saturday, 1 February. Tickets are on Ticketsmarche.

End the first month of the year on a high note (literally): Lebanese DJ Rodge will be performing at CJC 610 right after an energetic performance from Bubblegum Kollective. The night will kick off at 9pm on Friday, 31 January. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Catch the grand finale of the Double Dribble Basketball League at Heliopolis Sporting Club Shorouk on Saturday, 1 February. The event will start at 4pm and will run until 8pm, featuring matches between New Giza and Maadi Retro, along with the third place match between Negm El Geil and Underdogs. If that’s not enough, there's also going to be an exclusive performance from Egyptian rapper Moscow.

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This one is for the sports fans. The Football Access Summit will feature talks, panels, and presentations from sports industry leaders — giving the fans insider access. The summit will take place on Friday-Saturday 7 and 8 February at ZED Park. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Diverse galleries and a dynamic fair program. Experience the artistic talents of the MENA region at the 6th edition of Art Cairo. The exhibition will be held at the Grand Egyptian Museum from Saturday, 8 February until Tuesday, 11 February. Tickets are available on CollardTickets.

Cairo Runners is once again hosting its iconic annual marathon, this time on the day of love. On Friday, 14 February, pick between a 21km, 10km, or 5km race, or even a short family run. Register your interest on Cairo Runners.

Fancy a Valentine’s Day serenade? Grab someone you love and get serenaded by Medhat Saleh, at Theatro Arkan on Friday, 14 February, with his Hob x Hob concert. Get your tickets at Ticketsmarche.

The sixth edition of the E7kky Festival. The festival will take place on Friday, 21 February at ZED Park in Sheikh Zayed City and will feature talks, panel discussions, and workshops revolving around empowering women. Disco Masr will also be performing in addition to the many activities taking place from 10am to 10pm. Tickets are available on Tazkarti.

Get dreamy with Ghostly Kisses. The French-Canadian pop band Ghostly Kisses will return to Cairo for a performance at the Mövenpick Media City Theater in 6th of October on Friday, 21 February at 10pm as part of their 2025 world tour. Get your tickets to the show on Ticketsmarche.

Cairokee x New Capital: Cairokee will perform in El Nahr El Akhdar Park in the New Administrative Capital at 8pm on Friday, 21 February. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

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