MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

? Attention, cheese lovers and aficionados: the Egypt Cheese Festival is back. The event, promoting Egypt’s growing artisanal cheese industry, is kicking off tonight and will run until Sunday, 2 November at Zamalek’s Al Horreya Garden. Featuring only organic dairy, expect a market full of local and international varieties with food stalls offering fresh dairy-based dishes and baked goods. The festival also offers workshops, guided tastings, and friendly competitions that you can be a part of by filling out a form linked in their Instagram bio.

HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND-

Honor the 50th anniversary of Umm Kulthum’s passing with a musical produced by El Adl Group Studios at The Theater. Experience the legend’s life story through this special musical showing tonight and tomorrow on Friday, 31 October. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarché.

Get ready for your favorite summit: Sync Summit is back for its fourth year, taking place at O West for three consecutive days starting tonight and running until Saturday, 1 November. This year’s theme Creative Range brings impactful talks, workshops, curated portfolio reviews, and hands-on labs, with leading voices from all creative industries. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn and grow as a creative — get your tickets on Ticketsmarché.

Jazz enthusiasts, gather ‘round. This year’s Cairo International Jazz Festival kicks off tonight and runs until Friday, 7 November. Don’t miss out on live concerts, masterclasses, and film screenings across venues in Cairo and Alexandria. You can purchase tickets from the Cairo Jazz Festival website.

Alt-scene pioneers Wust El Balad are headlining this year’s Cairo Jazz Festival. Catch them live at AUC Tahrir Square tomorrow night and jam out to their most nostalgic hits. You can get your tickets on Ticketsmarché.

Get funky for spooky season: Disco Misr is bringing their signature disco-funk energy for Halloween tomorrow night at CJC 610. Put on your funkiest costume and join in on the fun. You can grab your tickets on CJC’s website.

Cairokee live? Unmissable. The superband is back for another unforgettable night at El Malahy Arena tomorrow night. Sing your heart out to their culture-defining anthems and grab your tickets now on Ticketsmarché before they sell out.

Vegan friends, celebrate your day with Osana’s Plantopia Vegan Market in Maadi on Saturday, 1 November from 11am to 5pm. Explore new plant-based bites, sustainable goods, and no-cruelty products. You can recharge with a conscious living meditation session, and even bring your kids along for a fun mindful eating activity by securing a spot for them here.

HAPPENING LATER-

Paying homage to the legendary Lebanese composer Ziad Rahbani, the Cairo Jazz Festival is wrapping up with a tribute concert at AUC Tahrir on Friday, 7 November. In an orchestra led by Wagdy El Fiwy, artists Hazem Shaheen, Hany Adel, Rana Haggag, Nouran Abutaleb, and Alya Nada will be performing a powerful blend of symphonic arrangements with Rahbani’s timeless music. You can secure your spot on Ticketsmarché.

Calling all art enthusiasts: Cairo International Art District (CIAD) is back. Art D’Égypte’s special production brings a diverse lineup of artists across restored heritage venues in Downtown Cairo. CIAD is open access to the public at Kodak Passageway until Sunday, 2 November and at the Shourbagy Building until Sunday, 16 November, with only Mondays off.

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.

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