Cairo — 2026 Calendar
15 festivals & events
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Upcoming Events
- Sat, Aug 1Citadel Music Festival
- Tue, Aug 25Mawlid al-Husayn
- Thu, Sep 10Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre
- Thu, Oct 15Cairo Jazz Festival
- Thu, Nov 12Cairo International Film Festival
- Fri, Nov 13Cairo International Film Festival
January
- Cairo International Book FairWed, Jan 28 – Tue, Feb 10
- Cairo International Book FairThu, Jan 22 – Thu, Feb 5
February
- Ramadan Nights CairoWed, Feb 18 – Thu, Mar 19
- Abu Simbel Sun FestivalSun, Feb 22
March
- D-CAF Downtown Contemporary Arts FestivalFri, Mar 20 – Fri, Apr 10
- EgyconFri, Mar 6 – Sat, Mar 7
April
- Sham El-NessimMon, Apr 13
- Sham El-NessimMon, Apr 13
July
- Revolution Day CelebrationsThu, Jul 23
August
- Citadel Music FestivalSat, Aug 1 – Sat, Aug 15
- Mawlid al-HusaynTue, Aug 25 – Thu, Aug 27
September
- Cairo International Festival for Experimental TheatreThu, Sep 10 – Sun, Sep 20
October
- Cairo Jazz FestivalThu, Oct 15 – Sun, Oct 18
November
- Cairo International Film FestivalFri, Nov 13 – Sun, Nov 22
- Cairo International Film FestivalThu, Nov 12 – Sat, Nov 21
🏛️ Frequently Asked Questions — Cairo Events 2026
- How many events does Cairo have in 2026?
- Cairo has 15 festivals and events in 2026, including holidays observed in Egypt.
- What are the main events in Cairo?
- The main events in Cairo include Citadel Music Festival, Mawlid al-Husayn, D-CAF Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival, Cairo International Film Festival, Cairo International Book Fair.
- When is the next event in Cairo?
- The next upcoming event in Cairo is Citadel Music Festival on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
