MARK YOUR CALENDAR-
🎨 The French Embassy in Cairo is hosting an art show to support street children and vulnerable women in Cairo. The Printemps des Artistes exhibition will feature contemporary art, and will be held at Villa M by Marakez in Zamalek on Friday, 16 May and Saturday, 17 May. Entrance to the exhibition is unpaid.
HAPPENING THIS WEEK-
The RiseUp Summit returns once again, starting this Thursday, 8 May through Saturday, 10 May at the Grand Egyptian Museum, bringing together investors, leaders, entrepreneurs, and promising startups in Egypt and the Arab region. You can grab your tickets from Ticketsmarché.
Omar Khairat’s Grand Show is taking place on Friday, 9 May. Dress up in your finest formal wear and head to the Qubba Palace to experience the iconic composer’s unforgettable talent. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarché.
In the mood for vocals that will have you shedding a tear? Medhat Saleh would like a word. On Friday, 9 May, the Egyptian singer and songwriter will be taking to the stage at the Must Theatre in 6th of October. The concert starts at 8pm, and you can secure your seat through Ticketsmarché.
Calling all coffee enthusiasts: The Egypt Coffee Festival is bringing caffeine laymen and experts together for a full day of java-themed activities, competitions, and discussions. The event will kick off at 9am on Saturday, 10 May at Kamelizer in District 5. You can grab your tickets through Ticketsmarché.
HAPPENING LATER-
Fans of smooth jazz have a rare chance to see Michael Bublé live on Monday, May 26 at the New Capital. The Grammy winner promises a landmark concert with his smooth, soulful voice and timeless hits for one special evening in Egypt. Tickets are now live on Ticketsmarché.
It seems German DJ and Record Producer Adam Port couldn’t get enough of Egypt. Bringing the beats to the New Administrative Capital’s Green River on Friday, 30 May, Port will once more turn it up with his signature house beats, sprinkled with a musical dash of jazz and soul. Tickets are available through Ticketsmarché.
Rock’n’rollers: Don’t miss out on celebrating 50 Years of AC/DC on Friday 6 June at Mazeej Platform in Somabay, featuring the band’s original voice and co-founder Dave Evans hitting the stage. You can grab tickets on Tazkarti.
The Cairokee Empire rises once more, this time at the Cairo International Stadium. On Saturday, 28 June, the band promises over a decade’s worth of iconic music at the largest venue in Africa. You can grab your tickets through Tazkarti.