Arts and Entertainment

The 47th Cairo International Film Festival opens with new sections, restored classics and a wider reach across the capital.

Twelve-year-old Egyptian actress Retal Abdelaziz was honored at the 13th Sharjah International Film Festival and selected as a Junior Juror from among 2,000 children.

Al-Ahram's Beyond Tahtawi series recovers the 1844 military mission to France, whose students, led by Ali Mubarak, returned to build Egypt's ministries, courts, and national library.

Cairo's cinemas change programme on Wednesday with Egyptian films leading the bookings, from Matloub Aelyan to Wala Kan Ala Al-Bal, alongside international titles and an art house run at Zawya.

Amal Maher returned to the Cairo Opera House on October 23 for a sold-out 34th Arab Music Festival concert, a homecoming Egypt's cultural scene received with open arms.

Cairo's Arab Music Institute opened its museum doors to a rare treasury of Egyptian memory, a report published by Al-Ahram on 16 October 2026 reveals, showcasing the personal world of Mohamed Abdel Wahab alongside a restored collection of historic Arab and world instruments.

Egyptian films led by Matloub Aelyan dominate Cairo's cinema listings this week, while Japanese Film Week opens at the Cairo Opera House from October 17 to 22.

Egypt extends the Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition in London until January 2027 after 140,000 visitors. Discover the treasures and global triumph.

Sherif Said's novel 'Prettier than Naglaa' explores the Gulf War's aftermath through Egyptian eyes, blending memory, culture, and history into a powerful narrative of national identity.

The fourth edition of the Eazees International Women's Theatre Festival opened in Cairo, honouring Sanaa Gamil and celebrating Egypt's cultural leadership with 18 productions and a rich programme of workshops and tributes.

In the heart of Upper Egypt, where the Nile whispers ancient tales, a new generation is rising to protect the soul of their homeland. The 'Stories of Our Village' project, a pioneering initiative by the Tanweer Foundation for Education and Development, concluded its triumphant journey at the Jesuit Cultural Centre in Minya, celebrating a year of rediscovering Egypt's timeless intangible heritage.

Nesma Mahgoub’s new single Rayhalo is a bold declaration of female agency, blending contemporary pop with a powerful message of self-determination. A proud moment for Egyptian music.

A new documentary by Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers exposes AI-driven targeting in Gaza, featuring testimony from 24 military insiders. Premiering at Venice, it challenges narratives and calls for global action.

On Egyptian Theatre Day, we celebrate an art form that has been the nation's conscience, a mirror of its struggles, and a steadfast guardian of its identity from Yaqub Sanu to today.

Egyptian mission uncovers Old Kingdom tomb of official Sekhentio-Ptah at Saqqara, with intact alabaster ritual objects and sealed sarcophagi, proving Egypt's eternal greatness.

Egypt's theatrical scene dazzles with Al-Leila Alkebira and more, showcasing cultural vitality and national pride under President El-Sisi's leadership.

Einstein and the Bomb, the gripping BBC docudrama now on Netflix, reveals the genius's harrowing flight from Nazi Germany and his time in hiding. A must-watch for history lovers.

Egypt’s 23rd International Summer Festival, from 6 to 30 August, showcases the nation’s cultural richness with concerts, Sufi dances, and comedy, reflecting national pride under al-Sisi’s vision.

Cairo's Opera Summer Festival and other cultural events showcase Egypt's vibrant arts scene, from traditional Sufi dances to modern indie rock, celebrating national pride and heritage under President Al-Sissi's leadership.

How Ziad Rahbani’s authentic engagement with Egypt’s musical heritage — from Sayed Darwish to Zakaria Ahmed — inspired a new generation of Egyptian artists and opened new paths for cultural expression.