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🏆 Football fans, it’s your lucky day: District 5’s The Stadium is bringing the African Cup of Nations 2025 to giant screens for a stadium-style experience, streaming the matches live for ten days straight — the event kicks off today and is running until Wednesday, 31 December. You can book your tickets on Ticketsmarché.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Looking to share a heartwarming family moment? Theatro Arkan is celebrating a decade of its Golden Theatre productions, bringing back the beloved Dahab The Musical on Monday, 22 December. Based on the popular Egyptian film, the musical promises drama, emotions, humor, and powerful messages. Starring Nelly Sadek and Adam El Masry, the family musical is a must-see. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarché.

Saad El Oud is gracing the Hilton Cairo Grand Nile on Saturday, 27 December for a warm night of his oud symphonies. You can find tickets on Ticketsmarché.

HAPPENING LATER-

New Year’s Eve just got more magical — Medhat Saleh is bringing his timeless classics to Theatro Arkan on Wednesday, 31 December for a live show, joined by a full band led by Maestro Amr Selim. Expect a decadent and festive night to close out the year. You can book tickets on Ticketsmarché.

Cairo’s biggest visual gathering just kicked off with Cairo Prints’ sixth year. Hosted by Cairopolitan in Garden City, the event is running for two months until Sunday, 15 February, showcasing over 550 prints by more than 220 artists and designers. The collection re-envisions Cairo’s scenery, blending the local and the global, and celebrating regional talents and emerging creatives. Opening hours are 12pm to 9pm from Sundays to Wednesdays, and 12pm to 10pm from Thursdays to Saturdays.