Looking for the coolest and best music festivals in Egypt in 2024? Well, you’ve come to the right place, as we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to Egypt festivals that are guaranteed to impress.
Most commonly known for its impressive pyramids and stone statues, like the Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt is a country flowing with culture, history, and tradition waiting to be experienced through its music.
The ancient civilizations of Egypt explored the profoundness of music, which has managed to touch the music of Egypt today. While it’s not a country particularly known for massive music festivals, attending one of these events in the “Motherland of the World” would be quite the experience!
Also, be sure to read my guide on Beach Resorts in Egypt & my experience Resort Hopping in Taba Heights for more Egypt travel inspiration!
1) Sandbox Music Festival
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When: May, 2024
Where: El-Gouna, Egypt
https://www.facebook.com/sandboxfestivaleg/
“Sandbox Festival is a place of memorable moments for more than 70 nationalities across the globe. 150+ artists have blessed us with the funkiest daytime grooves, banging late-night hits and moving sunrise melodies.”
Lasting three days in El-Gouna, the Sandbox Music Festival is by far one of the best electronic-focused music festivals in Egypt.
The Sandbox Music Festival’s lineup features over 70 local and international DJs in one lively setup of pumping beats, strobe lights, and great vibes. Attendees can expect to hear some of the most talented artists in varying genres of electronic music, such as house, techno, and disco.
The location of Sandbox Music Festival is set at the Red Sea Riviera, within walking distance of the beach, for a breathtaking and impactful getaway full of adventure, inspiring views, and flawless electronic music.
2) Chill O’Posite Festival
Credit: Chill O’Posite Festival Egypt
When: October, 2024 (TBC)
Where: Dahab, Egypt
https://chillopositefestival.com/
https://www.facebook.com/nextusjo/
3 days of non-stop music, workshops, and activities.
Hosted in the charming town of Dahab, nestled on the East Sinai peninsula, the Chill O’Posite Festival offers exhilarating and meaningful entertainment.
Of course, as one of the top music festivals in Egypt, the Chill O’Posite Festival features live music performances by famous performers, indie artists, and DJs, but that’s not all. Throughout the festival are interactive art installations to peer and ponder over, along with impactful cultural events to learn and be inspired from.
Take your time exploring Chill O’Posite Festival and all it has to offer, from its local and international artists that range in genres such as electronic, indie rock, tribal beats, and techno. Join one of the workshops or talks for an educational and interactive experience at this fulfilling music festival in Egypt.
3) Cairo Jazz Festival
When: October 25 – November 2, 2024
Where: Cairo, Egypt
https://www.facebook.com/cairojazzfest/
An international festival, the Cairo Jazz Festival is one of the most notorious jazz music festivals in Egypt. The festival’s mission is to provide exposure for its lineup of acts and audience to reach people further and widen one’s exposure to talent and jazz music.
The Cairo Jazz Festival spans a three-day weekend. It is a family-friendly event that encourages people to explore the unique beauty of jazz for a weekend of fun and fulfillment. The festival aims to cross cultural barriers in one enigmatic and exemplary music festival, encouraging musical education for families and children.
Experience the Cairo Jazz Festival as hundreds of talented musicians travel from 10+ nations to Cairo for one three-day event to show off their skills!
4) International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts
When: April, 2024
Where: Cairo, Egypt
https://www.overture.org/engage/international-festival/
https://www.facebook.com/overturecenter
The Overture Center for the Arts annually hosts the International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts. The center celebrates the local community’s thriving diversity and cultural heritage in one massive gathering to celebrate tradition, culture, and music!
The International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts gathers representatives from more than thirty countries into one place. These carefully selected representatives carry with them to Cairo their cultures and musical talent that is masterfully presented on stage to the beat of the drum.
The festival is family-friendly and free, so everyone can grasp the opportunity to experience the diverse beats of the drums at the International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts!
5) Fête de la Musique Cairo
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When: June, 2024
Where: Cairo, Egypt
Hosted in El Azhar Park in Islamic Cairo, Fete de la Musique sets up for a performance of a lifetime once a year in June. The festival is called “Music Day” and brings together diverse groups of people.
Fete de la Musique lures in musical talent from around Egypt and internationally for visitors across the globe to experience the significance of culture and beauty in the musical arts. Whether it be string orchestras or rock bands, festival-goers can expect the time of their life at Fete de la Musique.
6) Cairo Opera House’s Summer Music Festival
Credit: Cairo Opera House’s Summer Music Festival
When: July, 2024
Where: Cairo, Egypt
https://www.cairoopera.org/?lan=En
https://www.facebook.com/CairoOperaHouse
The Cairo Opera House’s Summer Music Festival engages the mind in the resonance of exceptional opera music with phenomenal opera performances in the Cairo Opera House.
The festival is hosted in a relinquishing relief from the heat in an outdoor setting surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens in the nighttime hours of July. However, depending on the time of year, the Cairo Opera House hosts other performances in the halls of the opera house.
The lineup of Cairo Opera House’s Summer Music Festival consists of Egyptian modern dance groups, the city’s Symphony Orchestra, the Traditional Arab Music Company, and other talented artists that personify the beauty and culture of opera.
7) Al-Balad Music Festival
When: June & December, 2024
Where: Amman, Jordan
https://www.facebook.com/AlBaladMusicFestival/
Okay, this is actually over in Jordan – but it looks awesome!
A biannual multi-day series, the Al-Balad Music Festival is rich with history, culture, tradition, and the arts. The Al-Balad Music Festival is hosted in two historically-prevalent locations, the Odeon Amphitheater, and the Roman Theatre.
The Odeon Amphitheater dates back to 2 AD, built in the same century as the Roman Amphitheater located next to it. The Roman Theatre at the Odeon Amphitheater side is a famous historical landmark that was an iconic structure during the reign of Roman emperor Antoninus Pius.
Today, people travel from all across the globe to celebrate history, culture, and music in these two historical structures during the Al-Balad Music Festival. The festival acts as a meeting point between numerous Arab countries, exploring the richness of each other’s culture in a welcoming and festive setting.
Am I missing any top music festivals in Egypt?
With the growing festival industry and live music scene, I’d love to know if you are aware of any other epic annual music festivals that are held in Egypt. It’s such an incredible country with tons to offer visitors, and I’d like to keep this list as up-to-date as possible with the coolest and best events!
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We are planning to go to Egypt in August.
Thank you for the detailled information and this amazing article.
Louis