From The Rio Times · Amina Diarra · · 2m
Cairo Jazz Festival 2026 Dates
Cairo Jazz Festival returns 5-7 November with two stages at Tahrir Square campus.
In brief
Cairo Jazz Festival returns 5-7 November with two stages at Tahrir Square campus. Egypt's 18th Cairo Jazz Festival runs Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 November at American University in Cairo's Tahrir Square campus. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Cairo Jazz Festival 2026
The festival returns for its 18th edition on Thursday, 5 November.
Dates and Venue
Concerts run Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 November at Tahrir Square campus of American University in Cairo.
Ticket Prices
Day tickets cost EGP 500 (about us$9.60) to EGP 800 (about us$15.30); full pass EGP 1,000 (about us$19.10).
Ticket Seller
Tickets sold through TicketsMarche, an Egyptian online platform requiring email and phone registration.
US Entry Rules
US citizens need a 30-day visa on arrival for egypt or apply online seven days before travel.
Festival Line-Up
Thursday: Nana Rashid (Denmark) at 9:30 p.m.; Friday: Warren Galea Trio (Malta) at 5 p.m. and Michelangelo Scandroglio Quartet (Italy) at 6 p.m.; Saturday: Bächlin & Elkholy (Switzerland) at 8:30 p.m.
Venue Details
American University in Cairo's Tahrir Square campus is a historic cultural site with 113 Kasr El Aini Street address.
Entry Requirements
Passports must be valid six months with one blank page; photo ID required for campus entry.
Safety Advisory
US State Department rates Egypt Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to terrorism and crime.
What's Not Confirmed
Hisham Kharma's opening slot, set times for three bands, and Alexandria concerts remain unconfirmed.
Festival Activities
Includes workshops, Jazz Talks, jam sessions, and children's Jazzinino program with Bandmakers music academy.
What Comes Next
Check festival website for remaining set times and fringe program before attending.
Event Date
The festival runs Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 November 2026 at Tahrir Square campus.
Festival Background
Founded in 2009 by pianist Amro Salah to promote jazz as culture and human experience.
The short version
Egypt's 18th Cairo Jazz Festival runs Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 November at American University in Cairo's Tahrir Square campus.
