A night with Um Kulthoum

MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

? A night with Um Kulthoum. Reham Abd El-Hakim and Mai Farouk will be performing a night filled with Umm Kulthoum’s music at The Grand Egyptian Museum on Sunday, 23 February starting at 6pm. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche and start at EGP 2.3k.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Treat your ears to some Egyptian folk music: Sohba Semsemia brings you a vibrant singing and dancing show featuring traditional simsimiyya and tanbura music. Catch their performances at Rawabet Art Space from Wednesday, 8 January until Saturday, 1 February. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Tour the land of the stars with Qahraweya. Join their Cosmos Cinema tour on Friday, 17 January where you’ll tour the world of Egyptian cinema through the ages to get a glimpse behind the curtain at the magic and mastery of filmmaking in Egypt’s golden age and beyond. Details on how to reserve your spot can be found on their Facebook page.

..Or join the Nouma x Lamba Art tour by Qahraweya. On Saturday, 18 January, the tour will take you on a journey through the contemporary art scene of El Mounira and Garden City. To reserve your spot, message their page.

HAPPENING LATER-

Stand-up comedy cackles continue: Shawshy Time is getting the spotlight at Rawabet Art Space on Tuesday, 21 January where Shawshy will be bringing a new format of stand-up comedy to the stage (or so they say). Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

A comedy show full of surprises and a hilarious lineup: The Out of Eight group — which features Ahmed Flex, Fady Refaat, Mohamed Belal, Youssef El Harany, Abood, Karim Wael (Keka), Ahmed Bahaa, and Mohamed Soliman — will be bringing endless laughter to their show at Rawabet Art Space on Wednesday, 22 January. Get your tickets on Ticketsmarche.

It’s time for the country’s largest book fair. The Cairo International Book Fair is back for its 56th edition starting Thursday, 23 January and continuing till Wednesday, 5 February. The event will take place at the Egypt International Exhibition and Convention Center in New Cairo, and will host guests of honor that include the Sultanate of Oman, scientists and artist Ahmed Mostageer, and author Fatma Elmadoul.

This one is for the curious: Don’t miss out on Dangerous Experiment at Teatro Al Assema, an eye-opening, hour-long lecture by Dr. Khaled Ghattass where he delves into topics like relationships, life choices, and societal challenges — with a 20-minute Q&A session at the end. The lecture will take place on Friday, 24 January. Get your tickets on Ticketsmarche.

The story behind the music. Egyptian singer and composer Dina El Wedidi will be showcasing the story behind some of her signature songs and walking the audience through her journey on Wednesday, 29 January at the Boom Room in Open Air Mall, Madinaty. The event will take place at 8pm, and tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

160 of Egypt’s most celebrated and promising artists. The 10th Edition of Cairo Art Fair is now open at TAM Gallery in Abu Rawwash and will continue running till Friday, 31 January.

The ultimate gaming event in Egypt is here. Gamergy Egypt will feature live competitions, immersive experiences, and activities to bring together gaming fans of all ages. The festival will take place from Thursday, 30 January to Saturday, 1 February at Al Burouj Cultural Hub. Earlybird tickets are now available on their website.

This one is for the sports fans. The Football Access Summit will feature talks, panels, and presentations from sports industry leaders — giving the fans insider access. The summit will take place on Friday-Saturday 7 and 8 February at ZED Park. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Rev up your engines, car lovers: MM Events is here with an unforgettable car show with mind-blowing innovations, game-changing reveals, and all the latest trends shaping the future of cars. Mark your calendars for this high-octane experience on Friday, 24 January at Ain El Hayah resort. Tickets are available on Collard Tickets.

Catch Saleh El Nawawy’s comedic debut: The Dubai-based filmmaker and comedian will be performing live at Theatro Arkan on Saturday, 1 February. Tickets are on Ticketsmarche.

Cairo Runners is once again hosting its iconic annual marathon, this time on the day of love. On Friday, 14 February, pick between a 21km, 10km, or 5km race, or even a short family run. Register your interest on Cairo Runners.

Kick off the new year with the famous Fire of Anatolia. The Turkish dance troupe will be performing at the Cairo Opera House in Zamalek, combining traditional folk dances with contemporary dance. The performances will take place on January 29, 30, and 31 at 8pm. Tickets are available on Tazkarti.

For the gamers and the cosplayers. EGYCON 12 is taking place on Friday, 21 February at Family Park, New Cairo. The event will feature Japanese live performances, trivia games, a fire show, a merch bazaar, and a whole lot more. Grab your ticket from the link in the event description.

Sports Expo 2025 is near: Head down to the Egypt International Exhibition Center to meet global athletes and stock up on all kinds of sporting equipment at this year’s Sports Expo 2025. The government-hosted event will bring together private- and public-sector players in the fitness and health sectors and related industries and will be open from Sunday, 23 February until Tuesday, 25 February. Get tickets from Tazkarti.