MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

📚 This one’s for the bookworms: The Luxor Book Fair returns for its fourth year, running until Friday, 24 October. Up for a trip over the weekend? Don’t miss the fair’s wide selection of books and the special program including poetry readings, literary discussions, workshops and musical performances at the city of 100 gates.

HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND-

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 tonight at Rawabet Art Space. Book your spot on Ticketsmarché. Also showing is the haunting theatrical piece of The Manual at AUC’s Falaki Theater this Friday, 17 October. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarché.

Up for some classic drama? The iconic musical Oliver is taking the stage for the first time in Egypt at Theatro Arkan tonight, tomorrow, and on Saturday, 18 October. Enjoy the Dickens-inspired musical production by Fabrica. You can 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 tonight and tomorrow. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarché.

HAPPENING LATER-

Jazz enthusiasts, gather ‘round. This year’s Cairo International JazzFestival 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.

Attention Cairo runners: Early bird registration is now open for Cairo Marathon2026, happening on 6 February, 2026. Claim your spot through Cairo Runners’ website — tickets available until 30 January, 2026.

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