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Your Guide to the Easter & Sham El Nessim 2026 Long Weekend!
Egypt is Vibrant this week! Whether you’re heading to the Red Sea for the big international headliners or staying in Cairo or Alexandria for the heavy-hitting concerts and activities, here’s where you need to be from April 8 to April 14.
📍 Cairo
13. Cairo Flea Market: Spring Edition
The ultimate outdoor shopping experience is back! Browse through unique vintage finds, handmade crafts, and local fashion at this pet-friendly community gathering in the heart of Heliopolis.
🗓️ When? Saturday, April 11 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📌 Where? Ghurnata Community Space, Heliopolis
🎟️ Tickets? Available on Here or at the door
12. The High Five – Comedy Show
Get ready for a night of high energy, laughter and local vibes with The High Five.
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🗓️ When? Thursday, April 9 | 08:00 PM
📌 Where?Wisdom Hall, El Sawy Culturewheel, Zamalek
🎟️ Tickets?Available Here
12. Edgar | Deka | Arsenik
Three of the scene’s most exciting names are taking over the stage for an evening of pure energy and heavy beats.
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🗓️ When? Saturday, April 11 | 05:00 PM
📌 Where? Cairo Jazz Club 610, Sheikh Zayed
🎟️ Tickets?Available Here
11. Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
A new perspective in Marakez D5 is here! Step inside the masterpieces of Vincent Van Gogh as his art comes to life through 360-degree projections and symphonic scores. A must-see cultural journey launching this April.
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🗓️ When? Opening this April
📌 Where? Marakez D5, New Cairo
🎟️ Tickets? Available Here
10. The Goats – Volume 2
Get ready for absolute chaos on stage! Louder laughs, wilder moments, and next-level energy as the most anticipated comedy/performance show returns for its second volume.
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🗓️ When? Friday, April 10 | Doors open 07:00 PM (Show starts 08:00 PM sharp)
📌 Where?Theatro Arkan, Sheikh Zayed
🎟️ Tickets? Available Here
9. CIB NEWGIZA Premier Padel P2
The world’s best padel players are back in Cairo! Super Early Bird and Early Bird tickets are already SOLD OUT, so you’ll need to move fast to catch the high-intensity action on the courts.
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🗓️ When? Mon 13 – Sat 18 | 09 : 30 AM – 10 : 00 PM
📌 Where? NEWGIZA, Giza
🎟️ Tickets? Available Here
8. Sundown Society at The Village
The perfect way to kick off the long weekend. An open-air daytime-to-nighttime electronic experience in the heart of Zayed.
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🗓️ When? Friday, April 10 | 3:00 PM
📌 Where?The Village, Sheikh Zayed
🎟️ Tickets?Available Here
7. Black Theama Live
The Biggest Easter Party! A massive day-use and musical party all in one day! Spend your Sham El Nessim by the pool with the soulful sounds of Black Theama.
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🗓️ When? Monday, April 13 (Sham El Nessim)
📌 Where? Kemzo Hotel (Byoot Bay), Cairo-Alex Desert Road area
📞 For Reservations? 01061111629 | 01012000304 | 01012320003
📍 Red Sea
6. Burna Boy: Egypt Debut
The “African Giant” is finally landing in Egypt! Originally rescheduled to hit the perfect holiday window, Burna Boy is set to bring his massive world tour energy to the Red Sea for a historic night.
🗓️ When?</strong Saturday, April 11 | 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
📌Where? El Gouna Conference & Culture Center
🎟️ Tickets? Available Here
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5. Backyard Festival: Tamer Hosny & French Montana
The ULTIMATE East-meets-West collaboration. Sokhna is hosting the biggest beach festival of the spring, featuring Egypt’s superstar Tamer Hosny and global icon French Montana.
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🗓️ When? Sunday, April 12 | Doors Open: 4:00 PM
📌 Where? El Gouna Conference & Culture Center
🎟️ Tickets?Available Here
4. P+US Easter Gateway: Seth Troxler & Hot Since 82
For the electronic music purists, El Gouna is turning into a mini-Ibiza. Venture Lifestyle is bringing deep house royalty to the coast for a sunset-to-sunrise session.
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🗓️ When? Saturday, April 10 | 9:00 PM
📌 Where? Cubix, El Gouna
🎟️ Tickets? Available Here
3.Sharmoofers Live at SOHO Square
Celebrate Easter with Sharmoofers live at SOHO Stage. Join a night of great music, lively vibes, and a memorable atmosphere with friends and good energy!
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🗓️ When? Monday, April 13 (Sham El Nessim)
📌Where? SOHO Square, Sharm El Sheikh
📞 Info & Reservations? 01000109109
📍 Alexandria
2. Ali El Haggar Live
A staple of the Alexandria cultural scene, Ali El Haggar returns to the Library of Alexandria for a night of classic Egyptian hits and soulful performance. Tickets for this show move extremely fast.
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🗓️ When? Thursday, April 9 | 07:00 PM
📌 Where? Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Great Hall
🎟️ Tickets? Available Here
1. Alexandria Opera Ensemble for Music & Arab Singing
For a more traditional experience, the Alexandria Opera House is hosting its premier ensemble to celebrate the start of the spring festivities.
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🗓️ When? Thursday, April 9 | 06:30 PM
📌 Where? Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
🎟️ Tickets? Available Here
From the shores of the Red Sea to the heart of the capital, the energy is unmatched and the memories are waiting to be made. Grab your tickets, rally your friends, and make every moment of this Sham El Nessim and Easter break count.
Happy Easter & Sham El Nessim! ✨
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