What’s happening
Giza & Cairo Events
Concerts at the pyramids, film festivals, equestrian sport and cultural celebrations in Egypt’s iconic capital region.
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
Oct 14
Culture
El Gouna Film Festival (GFF)
Egypt’s flagship Red Sea film festival returns for its 9th edition, screening around 80 films and awarding the Golden Star across narrative, documentary and short competitions.
📅 14–23 October 2026 (expected) 📍 El Gouna Convention and Culture Centre
Oct 22
Sports
Longines Global Champions Tour – Egypt
The premier international show-jumping series returns to Egypt for elite equestrian sport near the Giza pyramids.
📅 22–24 October 2026 📍 Giza / Cairo equestrian venue