EVENTS CALENDAR IN CAIRO

January:

  • Cairo International Film Festival:
    • Overview: A celebrated film festival showcasing international and Egyptian cinema.
    • When/Where: January, various cinemas and cultural venues.
    • Website: Cairo International Film Festival
  • Coptic Christmas Celebrations:
    • Overview: Festivities marking Coptic Orthodox Christmas with religious services and cultural events.
    • When/Where: January 7th, Coptic Christian neighborhoods and churches.

February:

  • Luxor African Film Festival (LAFF):
    • Overview: A celebration of African cinema with screenings, workshops, and discussions.
    • When/Where: February, primarily in Luxor.
    • Website: LAFF
  • Cairo International Book Fair:
    • Overview: One of the largest book fairs in the Arab world featuring publishers and authors.
    • When/Where: February, Cairo International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
    • Website: Cairo International Book Fair

March:

  • Sham El Nessim:
    • Overview: An ancient Egyptian spring festival with picnics and outdoor activities.
    • When/Where: Monday following Coptic Easter, parks and along the Nile.

April:

  • Easter Celebrations:
    • Overview: Christian communities celebrate Easter with religious services and cultural events.
    • When/Where: Easter, Coptic Christian areas and churches.
  • Cairo Jazz Festival:
    • Overview: Featuring local and international jazz artists for music enthusiasts.
    • When/Where: April, various venues in Cairo.
    • Website: Cairo Jazz Festival

May:

  • Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre:
    • Overview: Showcasing avant-garde theater productions from around the world.
    • When/Where: May, various theaters in Cairo.
  • Labor Day Celebrations:
    • Overview: Commemorating International Workers’ Day with events and parades.
    • When/Where: May 1st, various locations in Cairo.

June:

  • Islamic New Year:
    • Overview: Marking the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar with religious observances.
    • When/Where: Date varies, Islamic neighborhoods and mosques.
  • Cairo International Festival for Contemporary and Experimental Theatre:
    • Overview: Showcasing cutting-edge theater performances for enthusiasts.
    • When/Where: June, various theaters in Cairo.

July:

  • Cairo Opera House Summer Festival:
    • Overview: Featuring a variety of performances including music, dance, and theater.
    • When/Where: July, Cairo Opera House.
  • Cityscape Egypt:
    • Overview: A real estate exhibition bringing together developers and investors.
    • When/Where: July, Egypt International Exhibition Center.
    • Website: Cityscape Egypt

August:

  • Wadi Degla Protectorate Festival:
    • Overview: A celebration of Egypt’s natural beauty with outdoor activities.
    • When/Where: August, Wadi Degla protectorate and surrounding areas.
  • El Gouna Film Festival:
    • Overview: An international film festival in the resort town of El Gouna.
    • When/Where: August, El Gouna.
    • Website: El Gouna Film Festival

September:

  • Cairo International Biennale:
    • Overview: A contemporary art exhibition featuring artists from around the world.
    • When/Where: Every two years in September, various galleries in Cairo.
  • Opera Aida at the Pyramids:
    • Overview: A performance of Verdi’s opera “Aida” against the backdrop of the Giza Pyramids.
    • When/Where: Occasionally in September, Giza Pyramids.

October:

  • El Gouna International Squash Open:
    • Overview: A professional squash tournament in the picturesque setting of El Gouna.
    • When/Where: October, El Gouna.

November:

  • Cairo International Film Critics Week:
    • Overview: An independent film festival promoting critical discourse on cinema.
    • When/Where: November, various cinemas and cultural venues in Cairo.
  • Cairo International Marathon:
    • Overview: An annual marathon attracting participants from around the world.
    • When/Where: November, routes through iconic parts of Cairo.

December:

  • Christmas Celebrations:
    • Overview: Festivities marking Christmas with religious services and cultural events.
    • When/Where: December 25th, Coptic Christian areas and churches.
  • Cairo International Film Forum:
    • Overview: A platform for discussions and forums on cinema.
    • When/Where: December, various cultural venues and cinemas in Cairo.