MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

🖼️ The Cairo Art Fair returns for its 11th year at TAM Gallery, with a grand opening kicking it off on Friday, 12 December and Saturday, 13 December. This time the exhibition witnesses a landmark cultural moment with the unveiling of the GEM Art Collection, available for exclusive acquisition. The largest annual celebration for Egyptian contemporary art gathers over 150 local artists and 1.5k+ art pieces, and will be ongoing until Thursday, 15 January.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Cairo Art Book Fair returns at Ghurnata Community Space for a three-day run from Thursday, 11 December to Saturday, 13 December. This year, the special fair is showcasing work by over 90 exhibitors from 27 countries, bringing art books, zines, and experimental publications. The program also includes talks, workshops, book launches, and more for those looking to engage with contemporary art publishing and print culture. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarché.

An Art and Heritage Festival is taking place at Bayt Yakan starting Thursday, 11 December and running until Sunday, 14 December. The program is packed, featuring an art exhibition, a food festival, a documentary screening, art workshops, and a chance to browse through locally made art pieces for sale. For more details, head to Bayt Yakan’s Instagram page.

Sheikh Zayed’s Majarrah is hosting a Classical Christmas weekend this Friday, 12 December and Saturday, 13 December. It’s a full-on Christmas affair and a vintage, festive vibe you wouldn’t want to miss — featuring a live jazz performance from Okasha Trio, brush and canvas workshops for both children and adults, an art experience from Quadro, and a cozy winter market.

HAPPENING LATER-

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.

Abyusif makes his comeback at the Greek Campus in Downtown Cairo on Friday, 19 December. Expect a high-energy show and a hyped up crowd. Tickets are selling out fast — you can get yours 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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