Cairo Jazz Festival returns to AUC Tahrir from 5 to 7 November
The 18th edition brings artists from 12 countries for three days of concerts, workshops, talks and children's activities, with extra shows at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
AUC Tahrir Square, Downtown Cairo
The Cairo International Jazz Festival is back for its 18th edition from Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 November 2026, again at its long-time home, the American University in Cairo's Tahrir Square campus, with additional performances at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
This year's programme features Egyptian and international artists from 12 countries: Egypt, Austria, Algeria, Denmark, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and the UK. Alongside the concerts there are creative workshops, discussions and activities for children.
Tickets are sold through TicketsMarché. The night-by-night line-up and prices had not been published on the ticket page yet, so keep an eye on it before booking. AUC Tahrir is a short walk from Sadat metro station.