Amir Bashtak Palace Al-Muaaz St, Tel 02 2787 9187 Thurs 27, 7pm: A singing recital features a group of budding talents, led by accordionist and founder of Al-Masryeen band Hany Shenouda.
Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373 Thurs 27 and Fri 28, 8pm: The Cairo Opera Company performs musicals and soundtracks of famous films. Sat 29, 8pm: The Talents Development Centre concert. Sun 30, 8pm: The Arab Music Heritage Ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs.
Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Muaaz St, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2591 3391 Every Sunday, 7.30pm: The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, conducted by Abdel-Rahman Al-Shafaai, performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments. Every Friday, 8.30pm: “Al-Aragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel” (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 27-Fri 28, 8pm: Ornina Theatrical Dance Company presents the Silk Road, Journey of the Unique Necklace musical, written by Mohamed Habbach, choreographed and directed by Nasser Ibrahim. Sat 29, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra. Sun 30, 8pm: Jin Myung percussion troupe from Korea. Open-Air Theatre Thurs 27, 8pm: Salsabeel troupe for Arab music and religious chanting, led by Ahmed Abdallah. Fri 28, 8pm: The Cairo Opera Children Choir concert. Sun 30, 8pm: El Mastaba Centre organises a concert celebrating Al Tanbura troupe's 30th anniversary, 30 years of enjoyment, cheerfulness and glamor. Small Hall Thurs 27, 8pm: Guitar recital by Cesar Mora. Fri 28, 8pm: Rania Yehia and her band. Sun 30, 8pm: Pianist Fathi Salama and his Sharkiat band.
Cairo Stadium For more information and tickets reservation call 16826 or flock to www.ticketsmarche.com Wed 26 Sept-Sat 6 Oct: Open the door to reveal mesmerizing worlds of unforgettable Disney moments and grand illusions with Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie's Doorway to Magic! Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the comical duo of Donald and Goofy as 25 of your favourite characters surprise and captivate at every turn of the Key! See the Fairy Godmother transform Cinderella's rags into a beautiful ball gown in a split second; and the spectacular stage debut of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider as they rise into the sky amidst the floating lanterns. With special appearances by Snow White, Tinker Bell and Aladdin's Genie, you never know what to expect or who might join in the fun. In Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie's Doorway to Magic you hold the ultimate key to unlocking your imagination.
Darb 1718 Kasr El Shamaa St, Al Fakhareen, Old Cairo, near Mar Girgis Metro Station, Tel 02 2741 3053/ 0109 3766188 “Mazzika x El Sat7”, a monthly musical night held on Darb 1718 roof. Our special musical nights will present a unique experience embodied in the type of music performed, the ambiance and the limited number of seats. Thurs 27, 8.30pm: Paranoid Eyes band is an Egyptian progressive rock band with a great passion for covering the tunes of Pink Floyd and the solo projects released by the legendary David Gilmour and Roger Waters. Fri 288.30pm: MondeDalida, established in July 2017, is a tribute band for the legendary French-Italian-Egyptian singer Dalida, who has contributed to the world musical scene from late 50's till late 80's. In addition to performing Dalida's unique melodies, MondeDalida also performs a selection of French songs for other artists varying between remarkable oldies and modern hits.
El Genaina Theatre Al-Azhar Park, Salah Salem Road, Darassa, Tel 02 2362 5057 Thurs 27, 8.30: Taksir Sharqi band, who were formed towards the end of 2017, presents works combining Egyptian folkloric music, such as zar and mawwal (ballad), with contemporary music. These combinations blend sounds new to the listener's ear, creating unique sonic fusions distinct from all other musical experiments in the contemporary arts scene. Al-Ghouri Caravansary Mohamed Abdou St, off Al-Muaaz St and Al-Azhar St, Tel 02 2514 7475 Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music (Performances every Sat, Mon, and Wed, 7.30pm).
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707 Thurs 27, 8pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music Ensemble performs classical Arab songs.
Al-Hanager Arts Centre Cairo Opera Complex, Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 6861 Tues 2, 1.30pm: The 2nd of October 2018 marks the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. On this occasion the Embassy of India and Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) in Cairo are organizing commemorative events with brief remarks from Ambassador of India in Egypt, Mr. Rahul Kulshreshth and special invitees of the Embassy. The events include rendering of a song, release of commemorative stamps issued by Department of Posts, Government of India, and the inauguration of an exhibition and LED projection on the life and ideals of Mahatma Gandhi.
Makan Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 02 2792 0878 Every Monday: (fixed event) Zikr and Sufi night. Every Tuesday, 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm and reservations is canceled at 7.30pm): Mawawil and Gamalat Shiha present traditional music of the Nile Delta; Nubian Fadeka music and songs with Aragid, featuring Saleh Abbass and Farah Al-Masri; traditional Sudanese music and songs performed by Queen of Henna Settouna; Al-Jaafra music played by musicians from Aswan; Nass Makan (People from Makan) and Sanet perform traditional music from Eritrea. Every Wednesday, 8pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher, featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sab.
El Mastaba Centre for Egyptian Folk Music 30 A El-Balaqsa St, Abdeen, Downtown, Tel 011 50995354 Al Dammah Theatre for Free Arts Thurs 27, 9pm: Asyad Al Zar (Zar Masters) band performs healing music. It is composed of some of the few remaining Egyptian and Sudanese Zar performers (some of them are members of rango band), playing the tanbura, the toza (small two-sided percussion), the mangour, a wide belt of goat hooves worn around the hips), the Marakesh (hand-held rattles) and the tambourine.
El-Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, under the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 River Hall Fri 28, 7pm: Strawberry Swing band performs pop rock and blues music. Sat 29, 7.30pm: Religious chanting by Abu Shaar Brothers troupe from Syria. Sun 30, 8pm: Singing recital by Ramy Abul-Fotoh. Mon 1, 7pm: A poetic concert features poet Amr Adel. Wed 3, 8pm: In this concert Fabrica band presents the most lovely and famous rock songs. Wisdom Hall Thurs 27, 7.30pm: Satirical songs by Oscarizma band. Fri 28, 7pm: Harp recital by Manal Mohieddin. Sat 29, 8pm: Contemporary Egyptian songs by singer Shady Mo'nis and Hekayat band. Sun 30, 8pm: A performance by Retro band celebrating the latest book of poetry by renowned vernacular poet and founder of band Ahmed Haddad. He shall perform yet another music and poetry night by his band Retro celebrating his seventh book of poetry titled, Mazag Seyadti. Accompanying Haddad on stage are renowned singers Dalia Al-Guindy and Fatma Adel. Since 2004, Haddad's name has been affiliated with popular independent Egyptian music troupes such as Fayrouz Karawya's band, Eskenderella and Wust El-Balad bands as well as for main stream artists such as Yehia Ghanam, Ali El-Haggar, Ahmed El-Haggar and many more. Wed 3, 7.30pm: Al-Fan Al-Assil (the authentic art) troupe in a repertoire of classical Arab songs. Thurs 4, 6&8pm: El-Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of the diva Umm Kolthoum playing two of her much-loved songs.
Salaheddin Citadel Salah Salem Rd, Mokattam, Cairo, Tel 02 2512 1735 The 11th Samaa International Festival for Spiritual Music and Chanting (22-29 September) Ba'ar Sabaa Theatre Sat 29, 8.30pm: The closing ceremony of the festival features all participating troupes in a big concert. The Complex of Religions Old Cairo Thurs 27, 8pm: "Here We Pray Together", a big concert with candles lighting includes the participation of 14 troupes in a group show sending a message of peace and tolerance to the entire world.
Talaat Harb Cultural Centre Al-Sayyeda Nafissa St, Zeinhom area, Tel 02 2362 2647/ 2362 8174 Thurs 27, 7pm: Nour Al-Askandria (Alexandria Light) troupe for classical Arab music and singing.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Thurs 27, 8pm: Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the death of composer Baligh Hamdy, the National Arab Music Ensemble, conducted by maestro Mustafa Helmi and featuring its singers such as Maye Farouk, Radwa Said, Rehab Metawaa and Heba Hafez will perform his much-loved songs. Sat 29, 8pm: Alexandria Opera String Orchestra. Tues 2 October, 8pm: Jin Myung percussion troupe from Korea.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 Main Hall Thurs 27, 8pm: The Egyptian Mawlawiyah troupe, led by Sufi chanter Amer Al-Toni performs Sufi dances and songs. Fri 28, 8pm: Caravan and Karakeeb bands. Sat 29, 8pm: BA Choir, led by Choirmaster Donia El-Deghady and featuring pianist Mina Nabil, performs a selection from famous musical movies.
