Ramy Sabry, Angham, and jazz

It’s a cool, breezy weekend, which makes it the perfect weather for al fresco dining. If you’re heading out tonight, Angham becomes the first Arab artist to perform at the New Capital Opera House at 8pm, and the Cairo Jazz Festival runs at AUC Tahrir Square through tomorrow. Here’s what’s happening.

☀️ THE WEATHER THIS WEEKEND-

Things are cooling down in C-town this weekend, with temperatures peaking at 25°C today before dipping to 17°C overnight under partly cloudy skies. Tomorrow will be cooler still, with a high of 23°C and some sunshine and a low of 16°C overnight, according to our favorite weather app.

HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND-

Ramy Sabry is celebrating 20 years in music tonight at 9pm with a concert at New Cairo’s El Arena. The pop icon will mark two decades in the industry with a setlist of all the hits that defined his career. You can grab your tickets on TicketsMarché.

Superstar Angham is heading to the New Capital Opera House at the City of Arts and Culture tonight, becoming the first Arab artist to perform at the venue. In celebration of Egyptian Valentine’s Day, the singer will take the stage at 8pm alongside maestro Hany Farahat for an elegant evening of music. Tickets are selling fast; secure yours before they’re gone through Tazkarti.

Up for an Alex comedy trip? Comedian and actor Ahmed Amin is making his first stop in Egypt on his world tour Meen Amin in Alexandria at Al Anfoushy Theater tonight at 8pm. Expect Amin’s signature humor as he takes his audience through stories about his life and what makes him who he is. Tickets are available through TicketsMarché.

This one’s for the old-school crowd. Musical legend Mohamed Fawzi is getting a theatrical tribute at The Theater, Movenpick in 6th of October City, with performances taking place today and tomorrow. Titled Fen Alby, the show celebrates the iconic singer and composer’s legacy through a song-and-dance journey of his life and artistic career, featuring some of his timeless classics. The show kicks off at 9pm every night, with tickets available on TicketsMarché.

Jazz lovers, your favorite festival is back. The Cairo Jazz Festival returns to AUC Tahrir Square for a packed weekend of live music, still running until tomorrow. This year’s program celebrates the global spirit of jazz with performances by Egyptian and international artists from 12 countries, including Hisham Kharma, Danish singer Nana Rashid, Amsterdam-founded band ARIFA, and more, with additional performances at Bibliotheca Alexandrina. A selection of workshops, talks, and special activities for your little ones also features on the program. Head to TicketsMarché for more details and tickets.

LATER IN THE WEEK-

The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) is coming to Egypt for the first time, taking place at Sofitel Downtown Cairo on Tuesday, 10 November and Wednesday, 11 November. Set against Egypt’s ongoing hotel boom, the two-day summit brings all the hospitality conversations in one room — from market trends and investment to tourism and branded residences — under the theme “Where Heritage Inspires Investment.”

Attendees will include international hotel groups, developers, investors, government leaders, and industry specialists, with dedicated forums including the FHS DealRoom and FHS Living, alongside a networking program of over 300 hospitality professionals. For more information and event passes, you can visit the FHS website.

This year’s winter Fustat Festival is welcoming Lebanese singer Hiba Tawaji, who will perform alongside Lebanese musical director and composer Oussama Rahbani on Friday, 13 November. Expect a live performance showcasing Tawaji’s vocals and Rahbani’s emotional compositions. The show starts at 9:45pm. You can grab tickets on TicketsMarché.

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