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Don't miss Al-Hadra troupe's concert of Sufi chanting at Al-Ghouri Dome - Music and dance - Al-Ahram Weekly
Arab Singing House (Amir Bashtak Palace) Al-Muaaz St, Tel 02 2787 9187 Thurs 17, 8pm: Babyion band. Fri 18, 8pm: Sonbola troupe for religious chanting, led by Zeinab Taha. Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Moez St, Al-Darb Al Asfar Alley, Al-Gamaleya District, Tel 02 2787 8865 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. 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 17, 8pm: Alshakmagia troupe, led by artist Ashraf Khamis, in a repertoire of classical Arab songs. Thurs 24, 8pm: Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144 Small Hall Thurs 17, 9pm: The Egyptian-American Festival for Cinema and Arts 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). Thurs 17, 8pm: Alsohbagia band, led by artist Wael Sobhy. Fri 18, 8pm: Al-Hadra troupe for Sufi chanting. Sun 20, 8pm: Folklorita band. Thurs 24, 8pm: Halla band. 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. Rawabet Art Space 5 Hussien Pasha El-Meaamar St. ext. of Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Maarouf, Qasr El Nil, Downtown Fri 18, 8pm: Koala Sandwich brings its improvised comedy podcast live once again to the stage. Join Jimmy and Farouk in a night of improvised comedy and music, with special guests from the comedy world, bringing you their creative shenanigans, musical comedy, and improvised sketches, where the audience become part of the show. Room Art Space & Café 10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159 Thurs 17, 8pm: The Hounds is a rock-'n'-roll/rockabilly and classic rock cover band that was formed back in 2015. The band will be performing a not-to-be-missed, handpicked setlist of classics and oldies, ranging from legends like the King Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and The Kinks to Queen, The Rolling Stones, Stray Cats, and Cream. Fri 18, 8pm: Soundscapes brings together two explosive acts for a genre-bending journey through rock's most iconic eras and rebellious edges. Sat 19, 8pm: The Bee Jam: Hani meets Shady Ft. Zekkereya and friends in a bold and spontaneous performance by seasoned musicians from diverse backgrounds — united by their shared roots in Egyptian music and the language of jazz. Tues 22, 8pm: Karaoke night. The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo Thurs 17, 9pm: Karaoke night. Sat 19, 9pm: Suleiman and Felix bring you a one-of-a-kind comedy experience where you don't just watch—you become part of the show. The audience is the heart of the performance in an unforgettable evening full of surprises and laughter. Tues 22, 9pm: Debut EP launch night is a transition story from singing in English to reclaiming Arabic, channeling pain, society's pressures, and rebirth through music. Wed 23 and Thurs 24, 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 17, 8pm: Jordanian band Autostrad gives a concert in El Sawy Culturewheel branch in Nile University, El-Sheikh Zayed. Fri 18, 8pm: Andromida, the Egyptian Pink Floyd tribute project. Sat 19, 8pm (standing): Broken Mold in a rock night. Tues 22, 8pm: Voice band. Wed 23, 8pm (standing): Spacetoon band. Thurs 24, 8pm: Classical Arab music concert features El Haramlek band, led by artist Marwa Omar. Wisdom Hall Sat 19, 8pm: A stand-up comedy show by Ninety Comedy. Sun 20, 8pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of late singer Abdel-Halim Hafez. Wed 23, 8pm: Soprano band. Thurs 24, 8pm: Cassette 90 band nostalgia 90's. 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. ALEXANDRIA 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 17 July, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Autostrad band gives a concert in El Sawy Culturewheel's Nile University branch - Music and dance - Al-Ahram Weekly
Arab Singing House (Amir Bashtak Palace) Al-Muaaz St, Tel 02 2787 9187 Wed 16, 8pm: Honoring the memory of late Syrian singer Asmahan, Alfan Alsadek band gives a concert, in cooperation with Musician Farid Alatrash Lovers Society. Thurs 17, 8pm: Babyion band. 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. Amir Taz Palace 27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Saliba St, Al-Khalifa District, Tel 02 2514 2581 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. Thurs 17, 8pm: Alshakmagia troupe, led by artist Ashraf Khamis, in a repertoire of classical Arab songs. 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. Small Hall Thurs 17, 9pm: The Egyptian-American Festival for Cinema and Arts 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). Fri 11, 8pm: Al-Khan band, led by artist Fady Elmaghraby. Thurs 17, 8pm: Alsohbagia band, led by artist Wael Sobhy. 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. Rawabet Art Space 5 Hussien Pasha El-Meaamar St. ext. of Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Maarouf, Qasr El Nil, Downtown Fri 11, 8pm: Sohba Semsemeya, a musical and singing show featuring traditional Semsemeya arts and Port-Saidi bambutiya dances. Room Art Space & Café 10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159 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. Fri 11, 8pm: 90'z interactive stand-up comedy show. Tues 15, 8pm: Karaoke night. Wed 16, 8pm: Articaria is unique entertainment show that satisfies audience with tunes and laughs featuring Ezz Shahwan, bassist, guitarist and music composer, Gilan Alaa, an actress who is one of the popular content creators on the social media and is known for her comedy content, and Bakri Khaled, a Syrian - Cairo based actor, scriptwriter and voiceover. Thurs 17, 8pm: The Hounds is a rock-'n'-roll/rockabilly and classic rock cover band that was formed back in 2015. The band will be performing a not-to-be-missed, handpicked setlist of classics and oldies, ranging from legends like the King Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and The Kinks to Queen, The Rolling Stones, Stray Cats, and Cream. The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo Thurs 10, 9pm: Karaoke night. Sat 12, 9pm: The Comedy Bunch stand-up comedy show Mon 14, 9pm: Cassette 90 band nostalgia 90's. Wed 16 and Thurs 17, 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 10, 8pm: Sufi chanting by El-Hadra troupe. Thurs 17, 8pm: Jordanian band Autostrad gives a concert in El Sawy Culturewheel branch in Nile University, El-Sheikh Zayed. Wisdom Hall 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. Fri 11, 8pm: A stand-up comedy show by Comedy Gang. 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. Fri 11, 8pm: Ain Gamal Vol 42 stand-up comedy show. * A version of this article appears in print in the 10 July, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
