MARK YOUR CALENDAR-
? Alt-scene pioneers Wust El Balad are headlining this year’s Cairo Jazz Festival. Catch them live at AUC Tahrir Square on Friday, 31 October and jam out to their most nostalgic hits. You can get your tickets on Ticketsmarché.
HAPPENING THIS WEEK-
CJC 610’s Wednesday Night Live is turning up the energy with Amira Adeeb, Zaid Khaled, DJ duo Issa & Assouad tonight. Expect a night full of fresh sounds and great vibes. You can grab your tickets from CJC 610’s website.
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 the special production of Stop Calling Beirut, an emotional tribute to the capital city, showing tonight and on Thursday, 23 October at Jesuit Cultural Center. Tickets available on Ticketsmarché.
This one’s for the readers: 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 LATER-
Cairokee live? Unmissable. The superband is back for another unforgettable night at El Malahy Arena on Friday, 24 October. Sing your heart out to their culture-defining anthems and grab your tickets now on Ticketsmarché before they sell out.
Get ready for your favorite summit: Sync Summit is back for its fourth year, taking place at O West for three consecutive days on Thursday, 30 October, Friday, 31 October, and Saturday, 1 November. This year’s theme Creative Range brings impactful talks, workshops, curated portfolio reviews, and hands-on labs, with leading voices from all creative industries. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn and grow as a creative — get your tickets on Ticketsmarché.
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.