MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

🎙️ Stand-up on a grand scale: Comedy is taking over the Cairo International Stadium with a show from The Elite Comedians on Saturday, 22 November. Gear up for a night of laughter like never before. Tickets are selling out fast — grab yours now on Tazkarti.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Maadi’s Saad Studio is hosting a Posters for Palestine program with visual artist Maram Alrefaei. The online round for the design workshop will take place on Tuesday, 18 November, Wednesday, 19 November, Tuesday, 25 November, and Wednesday, 26 November. This is your chance to show your creativity and your solidarity with the cause. Book your spot through a form posted in their Instagram bio.

Get jazzy: The Embassy of Belgium and the Embassy of Netherlands are hosting a special jazz concert tomorrow night on Wednesday, 19 November, starring renowned Belgian jazz pianist Jef Neve and Dutch trumpet master Teus Nobel. Taking place at AUC Tahrir’s Ewart Memorial Hall, expect a night of groovy numbers and unforgettable vibes. Entrance is at no charge.

Catch the theatrical performance of Daydreaming at Rawabet Art Space on Thursday, 20 November, Friday, 21 November, and Saturday, 22 November. The play blends illusion and reality as a man copes through fantasy to deal with his relationships. You can get your tickets on Ticketsmarché.

HAPPENING LATER-

The first ever Pyramids Echo Festival kicks off at the Pyramids Panorama Theater on Monday, 24 November, running until Sunday, 30 November. Expect six magical nights of musical performances featuring global and Egyptian talents. Opening the festival is renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang, performing alongside The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by Ben Palmer. The celebrations will continue at the New Opera House for encore performances on Friday, 12 December and Saturday, 13 December. Tickets for all nights are available on Tazkarti.

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.

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

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