The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

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Roses are red, violets are blue, what does Valentine’s Day mean to you? You might be looking forward to a night with your loved one, or possibly dreading spending it alone! Either way, we’ve got your back with jam-packed parties across Cairo that will surely keep you busy during the most romantic time of the year.

 

Angham at Cairo Opera House

Warm up for Valentine’s Day with the beautiful vocals of Angham at Cairo Opera House’s Main Hall. The concert is taking place on the 12^th of February at 8:00 PM. Tickets are 510LE, 760LE, 1,210LE and 1,510LE. Book yours here.

 

Romance Band at El Sawy Culturewheel

Ignite the lovey-dovey moments with Romance Band serenading your date at El Sawy Culturewheel. The concert is taking place on the 13^th of February at 7:00 PM. Tickets are 77LE. Click here for tickets.

 

Mohamed Fouad at Sheraton Cairo Hotel and Casino

Egyptian pop star, Mohamed Fouad will perform his iconic hits at Sheraton Cairo Hotel and Casino, where he will share the stage with an exotic belly dancer. The concert is taking place on the 13^th of February from 9:00 PM. Entry fees are 1,500LE per person, 2,000LE per person, and 3,000LE per person, depending on how close your table is to the stage. For reservations, call 01022216883.

 

‘It’s Not Me, It’s You’ at Cairo Jazz Club

Not everyone is all coupled up on the most romantic night of the year. For our fellow single ladies and gentlemen, Cairo Jazz Club is hosting an anti-Valentine’s Day shindig featuring Timour Omar, Ashmawy and Sebzz. The party is taking place on the 14^th of February from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM. For reservations, call 01068804764.

 

Doaa El Sebei and Ihab Shawi at Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski

Romanov and 1897 Bar at Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski are hosting two romantic nights in celebration for Valentine’s Day; one will feature a candlelit dinner with the vocal tunes of Doaa El Sebei on the 14^th of February, and another night will feature Ihab Shawi’s vocal performance on the 27^th of February. Call 2022495300 for reservations.

 

‘Mixtape of Luv’ at Cairo Jazz Club 610

Travel through time, all the way back to the 90s this Valentine’s Day to the tunes of BubbleGum Kollectiv’s throwback set at Cairo Jazz Club 610. The party is taking place on the 14^th of February from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM. For reservations, call 01008111330.

 

Black Theama at El Sawy Culturewheel

Boogie to the reggae, funk, jazz, and Nubian tunes of Black Theama at El Sawy Culturewheel. This concert takes place on the 14^th of February at 7:30 PM, and tickets are 87LE. Book yours here.

 

Hany Shaker at Cairo Opera House

Sit back and enjoy a night filled with Hany Shaker’s greatest hits at Cairo Opera House’s Main Hall. The concert is taking place on the 14^th of February at 8:00 PM. Tickets are 360LE, 610LE, and 810LE. Book yours here.