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Don't miss the Summer Festival for Music and Singing at Alexandria International Stadium
Amir Bashtak Palace (Arab Singing House) Al-Muaaz St, Tel 02 2787 9187 Sun 27, 8pm: Nagham band, conducted by artist Medhat Hemeida. Beit Al-Aini (Child Creativity Centre) Al Azhar district, behind Al Azhar Mosque, Tel 02 2514 2990 Sat 26, 11am: 'Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel' (The Karakouz and The Shadow Puppet) show. Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Moez St, Al-Darb Al Asfar Alley, Al-Gamaleya District, Tel 02 2787 8865 Every Sunday, 7.30pm (Free entry): The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, founded by artist Zakariya El-Hagawy, performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments. Every Friday, 8pm (Free entry): 'Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel' (The Karakouz and The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by its founder and scripter Nabil Bahgat. Thurs 24, 8pm: A concert of religious chanting by Ahmed Salah and his ensemble. Al-Ghouri Dome 111 Al-Azhar St, Al-Ghouriya, Tel 02 2506 0227 Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music (Performances every Sat and Wed, 7pm). Thurs 24, 8pm: Halla band. Fri 25, 8pm: Nazra (look) troupe for religious chanting. Thurs 31, 8pm: Mosaic band features Mohamed Sharara. Makan 1 Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 2792 0878 Every Tuesday, 8pm: Mawawil features vocalists Hend and Sara in a repertoire of traditional music of the Nile Delta, Al Jaafra music played by Arab Tribes from Aswan and Nass Makan band. Every Wednesday, 8pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher ensemble featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sabah. Room Art Space & Café 10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159 Thurs 24, 8pm: Cherine Abulwafa features Allegra Quartet. Abulwafa is a singer, songwriter, and pianist blending Arabic and Western influences in emotionally rich performances. With a background in classical music and a love for poetic and artistic storytelling. Allegra Quartet - a project born out of a shared love for chamber music, bringing together musicians from different cities, countries, and cultures. For this special performance, the two violinists, Mora Mikhail and Aly El-Bahrawy, members of Allegra Quartet, bring that spirit of connection and shared joy in music to the stage for this special performance. Fri 25, 8pm: Blue Iris is back with some of your favourite covers from before, ranging from Laufey and Billie Eilish to The Beatles and some jazzy tunes, with newer additions that you're sure to love. Tues 29, 8pm: Karaoke night. Thurs 31, 8pm: Shady El-Qasseer live in concert featuring Noha Fekry. The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo Thurs 24, 9pm: Karaoke night. Sat 26, 9pm: 'Summer Lovers' stand-up comedy night is coming in hot, a night of unstoppable jokes, cool vibes, and pure fun. Sun 27, 9pm: 'Rich People Laugh Too' stand-up comedy show. Mon 28, 9pm: The Banditos Twenty-One Pilots Tribute band. Tues 29, 9pm: Random project plays pop and underground music. Wed 30 and Thurs 31, 9pm: Karaoke night. El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 River Hall Thurs 24, 8pm: Classical Arab music concert features Al Haramlek band, led by artist Marwa Omar. Fri 25, 8pm: Tablet El Sit band. Sat 26, 8pm (standing): Figure 09, the Linkin Park tribute band. Tues 29, 8pm: A rock night by Zaeer band. Wed 30, 9pm: The super star Ali El-Haggar. Wisdom Hall Thurs 24, 8pm: Cassette 90 band nostalgia 90's. Sat 26, 8pm: Zy Elhawa band for contemporary music. El Sawy's Nile University branch El Sheikh Zayed Thurs 31, 8pm: Massar Egbari band. Teatro Arkan Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt Fri 25, 8pm: Oud player Saad El-Oud features a concert of authentic Egyptian singing, with an oriental atmosphere that emulates authentic art throughout the ages. Mon 28, 8pm: 'Studio El Etneen' stand-up comedy show features Ahmed Hassan and Ahmed Magdy. ALEXANDRIA Alexandria International Stadium 12 Omar Tosoun St, Qesm Bab Sharky, Alexandria The Summer Festival for Music and Singing (27-31 July 2025) Sun 27, 9pm: Youth x Youth concert features Kenzy, Yasser Said, Hannan Essam, accompanied by the musical troupe, conducted by maestro Mohamed El-Mogui. (10pm) Super star Ehab Tawfiq and his band. Mon 28, 9pm: Percussionist Nesma Abdel-Aziz performs on marimba. (10pm) Singer Ahmed Gamal and his band. Tues 29, 9pm: Youth x Youth concert features Mohamed Hassan, Farag El-Mogui, Mohamed El-Kholi, accompanied by the musical troupe, conducted by maestro Ahmed Ammer. (10pm) Singer Riham Abdel-Hakim, accompanied by the musical troupe, conducted by maestro Ahmed Ammer. Wed 30, 9pm: Wust El-Balad band. (10pm) Super star Hisham Abbass and his band. Thurs 31, 9pm: Musical composer Hisham Kharma. (10pm) Super star singer Khaled Selim and his band. Bibliotheca Alexandrina Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 Thurs 24, 8pm (open to the public): A stand-up comedy show by Crowd Gigs with Mohamed Helmy (Improv show). * A version of this article appears in print in the 24 July, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
El Dor El Awal band gives a concert at Room Art Space - Music and dance - Al-Ahram Weekly
Arab Oud House (Beit Al-Harrawi) Mohamed Abdu St, behind Al-Azhar Mosque, Tel 02 2510 4174 Every Sunday, 8pm (Free entry): The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, founded by artist Zakariya El-Hagawy, performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments. Wed 9, 8pm: Oud recital by Mario Said, accompanied by his ensemble. Amir Taz Palace 27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Saliba St, Al-Khalifa District, Tel 02 2514 2581 Sat 5, 8pm: A concert of religious chanting by students of Al-Enshad Al-Dini (religious chanting) School, supervised by Sheikh Mahmoud El-Tohamy. Thurs 10, 8pm: Voice band, led by artist Islam Gad. Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Moez St, Al-Darb Al Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2787 8865 Every Friday, 8pm (Free entry): 'Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel' (The Karakouz and The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat. Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144 Main Hall Thurs 10, 9pm: The Talents Development Centre concert. Al-Ghouri Dome 111 Al-Azhar St, Al-Ghouriya, Tel 02 2506 0227 Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music (Performances every Sat and Wed, 7pm). Makan 1 Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 2792 0878 Every Tuesday, 8pm: Mawawil features vocalists Hend and Sara in a repertoire of traditional music of the Nile Delta, Al Jaafra music played by Arab Tribes from Aswan and Nass Makan band. Every Wednesday, 8pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher ensemble featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sabah. Room Art Space & Café 10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159 Thurs 3, 9pm: A night of music with the singer Mahmoud Fadl and his band. Fri 4, 8pm: El Dor El Awal band presents an avant-garde mixture of Jazz and Oriental tunes. The band is known for its rich and prodigious melodies that capture your sensation and its unusual band member formation rooting from different cultural and musical backgrounds. Sat 5, 8pm: Ahmad Hani jazz fusion trio represents compositions by the bass player and the band leader Ahmad Hani in addition to some jazz standard pieces rearranged by him. The project contains the musicians: Ahmad Hani (Bass Guitar), Arsan Ezzat (Piano), and Ayman Mabrouk (Percussion). Tues 8, 8pm: Karaoke night. Thurs 10, 8pm: Jeff Buckley's Grace remains a singular work of art haunting, intricate and emotionally explosive. On this special night, Ahmed Tawfik and Youssef Amarey come together for an intimate, unplugged performance of the album, in quiet tribute to its emotional and musical depth. The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo Thurs 3, 9pm: Karaoke night. Sat 5, 9pm: Unsecret Men's Club stand-up comedy show. Sun 6, 9pm: Comedy Gang stand-up comedy show. Mon 7, 9pm: After two sold-out nostalgic nights, Radio 2000 is back with its final and most epic volume, Hits. A night dedicated to the unforgettable songs of the 2000s — the tunes that defined a generation. Tues 8, 9pm: Open Mic. Wed 9 and Thurs 10, 9pm: Karaoke night. El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 River Hall Thurs 3, 7pm (standing): Brooklyn Babies is a tribute band devoted to bringing Lana Del Rey's iconic music to life. With meticulous attention to detail, they flawlessly recreate Lana's unique sound and enchanting aesthetics. From haunting vocals to lush instrumentation, their performances offer a nostalgic journey through Lana Del Rey's discography, capturing her cinematic charm and emotive storytelling. Wed 8, 8pm (standing): Radio band. Thurs 10, 8pm: Sufi chanting by El-Hadra troupe. Wisdom Hall Fri 4, 8.30pm: Singing recital by Ali El-Helbawy. Thurs 10, 6.30pm and 8.30pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of diva Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs. Teatro Arkan Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt Thurs 10, 8pm: A concert of dancing, singing, and music straight from the heart of Egyptian folklore with Tablet El Sitt band. ALEXANDRIA Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Thurs 3, 9pm: World of Arts ballet company concert. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
El Dor El Awal band gives a concert at Room Art Space - Culture - Al-Ahram Weekly
Arab Oud House (Beit Al-Harrawi) Mohamed Abdu St, behind Al-Azhar Mosque, Tel 02 2510 4174 Every Sunday, 8pm (Free entry): The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, founded by artist Zakariya El-Hagawy, performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments. Wed 9, 8pm: Oud recital by Mario Said, accompanied by his ensemble. Amir Taz Palace 27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Saliba St, Al-Khalifa District, Tel 02 2514 2581 Sat 5, 8pm: A concert of religious chanting by students of Al-Enshad Al-Dini (religious chanting) School, supervised by Sheikh Mahmoud El-Tohamy. Thurs 10, 8pm: Voice band, led by artist Islam Gad. Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Moez St, Al-Darb Al Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2787 8865 Every Friday, 8pm (Free entry): 'Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel' (The Karakouz and The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat. Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144 Main Hall Thurs 10, 9pm: The Talents Development Centre concert. Al-Ghouri Dome 111 Al-Azhar St, Al-Ghouriya, Tel 02 2506 0227 Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music (Performances every Sat and Wed, 7pm). Makan 1 Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 2792 0878 Every Tuesday, 8pm: Mawawil features vocalists Hend and Sara in a repertoire of traditional music of the Nile Delta, Al Jaafra music played by Arab Tribes from Aswan and Nass Makan band. Every Wednesday, 8pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher ensemble featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sabah. Room Art Space & Café 10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159 Thurs 3, 9pm: A night of music with the singer Mahmoud Fadl and his band. Fri 4, 8pm: El Dor El Awal band presents an avant-garde mixture of Jazz and Oriental tunes. The band is known for its rich and prodigious melodies that capture your sensation and its unusual band member formation rooting from different cultural and musical backgrounds. Sat 5, 8pm: Ahmad Hani jazz fusion trio represents compositions by the bass player and the band leader Ahmad Hani in addition to some jazz standard pieces rearranged by him. The project contains the musicians: Ahmad Hani (Bass Guitar), Arsan Ezzat (Piano), and Ayman Mabrouk (Percussion). Tues 8, 8pm: Karaoke night. Thurs 10, 8pm: Jeff Buckley's Grace remains a singular work of art haunting, intricate and emotionally explosive. On this special night, Ahmed Tawfik and Youssef Amarey come together for an intimate, unplugged performance of the album, in quiet tribute to its emotional and musical depth. The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo Thurs 3, 9pm: Karaoke night. Sat 5, 9pm: Unsecret Men's Club stand-up comedy show. Sun 6, 9pm: Comedy Gang stand-up comedy show. Mon 7, 9pm: After two sold-out nostalgic nights, Radio 2000 is back with its final and most epic volume, Hits. A night dedicated to the unforgettable songs of the 2000s — the tunes that defined a generation. Tues 8, 9pm: Open Mic. Wed 9 and Thurs 10, 9pm: Karaoke night. El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 River Hall Thurs 3, 7pm (standing): Brooklyn Babies is a tribute band devoted to bringing Lana Del Rey's iconic music to life. With meticulous attention to detail, they flawlessly recreate Lana's unique sound and enchanting aesthetics. From haunting vocals to lush instrumentation, their performances offer a nostalgic journey through Lana Del Rey's discography, capturing her cinematic charm and emotive storytelling. Wed 8, 8pm (standing): Radio band. Thurs 10, 8pm: Sufi chanting by El-Hadra troupe. Wisdom Hall Fri 4, 8.30pm: Singing recital by Ali El-Helbawy. Thurs 10, 6.30pm and 8.30pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of diva Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs. Teatro Arkan Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt Thurs 10, 8pm: A concert of dancing, singing, and music straight from the heart of Egyptian folklore with Tablet El Sitt band. ALEXANDRIA Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Thurs 3, 9pm: World of Arts ballet company concert. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
