What’s happening
Giza & Cairo Events
Concerts at the pyramids, film festivals, equestrian sport and cultural celebrations in Egypt’s iconic capital region.
Aug 15
Music Festival
Citadel Festival for Music and Singing
An annual summer music festival set within the UNESCO-listed walls of the Saladin Citadel, presenting Arab music stars and folk ensembles on open-air stages overlooking Cairo.
📅 August 2026 (dates TBA) 📍 Saladin Citadel of Cairo
Oct 1
Music Festival
Cairo Jazz Festival
An annual gathering of Egyptian and international jazz musicians across multiple venues in Cairo.
📅 Autumn 2026 (dates TBA) 📍 Cairo (venue TBA)
Oct 8
Music Festival
EXIT Starlight Festival at the Pyramids of Giza
EXIT Festival launches its new Starlight edition in Cairo, with headline performances set against the Great Pyramids of Giza.
📅 8–11 October 2026 📍 Pyramids of Giza plateau