MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

🎤 American singer Brian McKnight is bringing live R&B to the Grand Egyptian Museum on Friday, 12 December, promising an unforgettable night of soulful music against the background of Egypt’s great history — tickets are available on Tazkarti.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Comedy hits differently at CJC 610 — WKND Comedy is back tonight. Opening the night is Mahmoud El Najjar followed by a laughing session with Hamza Bahaa, Kamatcho, and Amon Osman. You can grab your tickets through Cairo Jazz Club’s website.

Boom Room is bringing Levantine magic to the stage with singer Tariq Alfaqeh tonight. Don’t miss this night of enchanting live music — tickets are available on Ticketsmarché.

The Pyramids Echo Festival is honoring the late Egyptian composer Ammar El Sherei tonight, presented by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, featuring the music of composer Hesham Nazih with guests of honor Reham Abdelhakim and Amira Selim. Join for a cinematic night of orchestral music at the Pyramids Panorama Theater and get your tickets on Tazkarti.

Maadi’s Saad Studio is hosting a Posters for Palestine program with visual artist Maram Alrefaei. The design workshop ’s online round is currently underway on 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.

Soulful vibes are taking over CJC 610 with live performances from Massar Egbari and Nouran Abu Taleb this Wednesday, 26 November. Jam out to the band’s iconic hits and Nouran’s amazing voice. Tickets are available on Cairo Jazz Club’s official website.

HAPPENING LATER-

In need of some enlightenment? Renowned author and speaker Dr. Khaled Ghattass is setting foot at Theatro Arkan for his talk, Between The Strange and The Prevailing on Friday, 5 December. Don’t miss this chance to delve into the science behind human behavior, society, decision-making, and relationships. Tickets are selling out fast — you can get yours now on Ticketsmarché.

Up for some psychological drama? Kenoma Theater is bringing back One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest with an Egyptian adaptation and stage production titled El Moristan. The play ’s main cast — featuring screen icon Yosra El Lozy — will be performing six showings between Sunday, 7 December and Monday, 15 December at AUC’s Falaki Mainstage Theater, with the alternate cast taking over twice. The play tackles mature themes including depictions of violence, blood, and suicide, and is recommended for ages 16+. Tickets are available 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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