MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

? Cairo Design Week returns for its third year from Friday, 21 November to Saturday, 29 November for a one-of-a-kind experience with Egypt’s design landscape. Be prepared for an array of events and exhibitions across Heliopolis, Zamalek, and Downtown. You can secure all week access or district passes through Ticketsmarché.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Attention Cairo runners: Early bird registration is now open for Cairo Marathon 2026, happening on 6 February, 2026. Claim your spot through Cairo Runners’ website before Wednesday, 15 October, or grab regular tickets available until 30 January, 2026.

The Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival is back and running until Sunday, 26 October, bringing Cairo to the forefront through a series of performances, panel discussions, and workshops. Don’t miss out on the unique Tim Etchells-directed performance L’Addition with duo Bert and Nasi showing on Wednesday, 15 October and Thursday, 16 October at Rawabet Art Space. Book your spot on Ticketsmarché.

Honor the 50th anniversary of Umm Kulthum’s passing with a musical produced by El Adl Group Studios at The Theater. Experience the legend’s life story through this special musical showing on Thursday, 16 October and Friday, 17 October. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarché.

HAPPENING LATER-

Jazz enthusiasts, gather ‘round. This year’s Cairo International Jazz Festival kicks off on Thursday, 30 October, and runs until Friday, 7 November. Don’t miss out on live concerts, masterclasses, and film screenings across venues in Cairo and Alexandria. You can purchase tickets from the Cairo Jazz Festival website.

Bond with your teen at the biggest high school summit. Traverse returns on Friday, 21 November and Saturday, 22 November at Hydeout in Hyde Park. Join thousands of students, parents, and educators for a weekend of fun career-oriented activities. You can book a spot for you and your budding executive at Ticketsmarché.

Grammy-nominee Ibrahim Maalouf is coming to Egypt as part of his tribute tour, marking the 10th anniversary of his acclaimed album Kalthoum. Catch the Lebanese producer and trumpeter this winter at New Capital’s Concert Hall as he honors the late legend Umm Kulthum on Saturday, 20 December. You can get your tickets now on Ticketsmarché.

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