Weekend Covered: 10 Events to Kickstart the New Year!

The new year is here, and so are the incredible events to make your weekends unforgettable! From comedy shows to magical nights, live concerts to workshops, we’ve got all the excitement you need to start 2026 in style.

Check out these must-attend events that’ll make your January extra special! ✨

10. Abdelbaset Hamouda at Casino El Fortikiano

Start your January with high-energy vibes as Abdelbaset Hamouda brings Cairo’s shaabi beats to the dancefloor. With Sadam DJ spinning mahraganat and dancefloor hits, it’s a night you won’t want to miss!

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📅 When? Thursday, January 7th, 10 PM
📍 Where? Cairo Jazz Club 610, Sheikh Zayed
🎟 Tickets? Click here

 

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9. Ramy Sabry x Wael Jassar Live

Two of Egypt’s most beloved voices, Ramy Sabry and Wael Jassar, are coming together for an emotional musical night at Fustat Park. Expect powerful vocals, stunning melodies, and a magical performance under the stars.

📅 When? Thursday, January 7th
📍 Where? Fustat Park
🎟 Tickets? Click here

 

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8. Magic Show with Chris Al-Masri

Prepare to be amazed by Chris El Masry’s magical illusions and stunning visual effects. It’s a night full of mystery and mind-blowing moments, happening at Hilton Cairo Grand Nile Hotel.

📅 When? Thursday, January 7th, 8 PM
📍 Where? Hilton Cairo Grand Nile Hotel
🎟 Tickets? Click here

 

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7. Tarek El Ebiary’s Comedy Special

Your Wednesday plans are sorted! Join Tarek El Ebiary for his hilarious interactive comedy special “Zarf Tarek Gedan,” with a surprise guest for even more laughs!

📅 When? Wednesday, January 7th, 8:30 PM
📍 Where? Heliopolis Library Theatre
🎟 Tickets? Click here

 

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6. Calum Scott Live at The GEM

For the first time ever in Egypt, Calum Scott takes the stage at the breathtaking Grand Egyptian Museum. His incredible voice will fill the air in one of the most stunning venues in the world.

📅 When? Thursday, January 8th, 9 PM
📍 Where? The Grand Egyptian Museum
🎟 Tickets? Click here

 

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5. Sahar El Layali at CJC

Late-night melodies, soft tunes, and a night of pure magic await you at CJC610 with Zaid Khaled, Ahmed Diaa, and Zeftfunk. It’s an evening that promises to take you on a musical journey!

📅 When? Thursday, January 8th, 10 PM
📍 Where? Cairo Jazz Club, El Agouza
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4. Stand-Up Comedy with Salah Al-Dali

Kick off your weekend with laughter at the Grand Nile Hilton Theater as Salah Al-Dali brings his hilarious comedy to the stage. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of fun and humor!

📅 When? Thursday, January 8th, 8 PM
📍 Where? Grand Nile Hilton Theater
🎟 Tickets? Click here

 

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3. Tamer Ashour Live

Get ready for a spectacular concert with Tamer Ashour at Hilton Cairo Grand Nile Hotel! Enjoy a night filled with great music, good vibes, and unforgettable live performances.

📅 When? Friday, January 9th, 10 PM
📍 Where? Hilton Cairo Grand Nile Hotel
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2. Lino Printing Workshop

Ever wanted to try your hand at printmaking? This Lino printing workshop at SAAD The Studio in Maadi is the perfect opportunity to learn a new craft, draw, carve, and create your own prints!

📅 When? Saturday, January 10th, 12 PM – 6 PM
📍 Where? SAAD The Studio, Maadi
🎟 Tickets? Click here

 

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1. Animatex 2026 – 90 Years of Egyptian Animation

Celebrate the 90th anniversary of Egyptian animation at the 6th edition of Animatex. Join the fun at The American University in Cairo for workshops, screenings, and exhibitions showcasing the best in animation.

📅 When? February 11–15, 2026
📍 Where? The American University in Cairo – Tahrir Square
🎟 Tickets? Click here

 

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