The Best Local Theaters in Cairo

Discover the best local theaters in Cairo. Whether you’re interested in traditional performances, comedy or something truly special, our Spotters have discovered the perfect venues for every theater enthusiast. Visit MASQ, a cultural center celebrating artistic expression. For a lively night out, head to Room Art Space, offering live music, stand-up comedy and karaoke nights. Explore these and many more local gems here for a memorable evening in the city.

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Our local in Cairo

Farah

Our local in Cairo

You?

Mohamed

Our local in Cairo

Olfat

Our local in Cairo

Osama

Our local in Cairo

Ahmed

Our local in Cairo

7 Hidden Gems

Stage El Zamalek

A house of arts

"Stage Zamalek" in Cairo is a place where you can have a drink, enjoy live music etc. in an old vintage house that looks like it came out of a '50s movie!

Art & culture

Coffee & tea

Music

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Farah

Safwat

Jun 6, 2025

Jesuit

Hidden theatre

"Jesuit" in Cairo is a theater where new talents come to prove their worth. It's also a film school. But you have to see the shows, trust me...

Art & culture

Theaters

Mohamed

Khaled

Jun 2, 2025

MASQ

Cultural center

"MASQ" near Islamic Cairo is the place that used to be used as an entertainment place for the Sultan. Now it's reused for entertaining the people!

Art & culture

Music

Theaters

Mohamed

Khaled

Jun 2, 2025

IFAO

Oriental archeology

"IFAO" is the French Institute for Oriental Archaeology in Cairo. It's a link between French and Egyptian culture that exists in the heart of the city...

Art & culture

Theaters

Farah

Safwat

Jun 2, 2025

Arabic Music Institute

Music museum

The "Arabic Music Institute" in Cairo is for Arab Music what the Egyptian Museum is for ancient artifacts. Even the concerts aren't the best thing about it

Art & culture

Music

Theaters

Ahmed

Khodeer

Jun 2, 2025

Bayt Al Sinnari

Home of arts

"Bayt Al Sinnari" is one of the oldest houses in Islamic Cairo. Today it hosts the Egyptian Scientific Institute and they organize many different events...

Art & culture

Music

Theaters

Osama

Abdelrahman

Jun 2, 2025

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The Best Local Theaters in Cairo

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Theaters

Rym

Farah

You?

Mohamed

Olfat

Osama

Ahmed

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Rym

Farah

You?

Mohamed

Olfat

Osama

Ahmed

Stage El Zamalek

A house of arts

Farah

Safwat

Jesuit

Hidden theatre

Mohamed

Khaled

MASQ

Cultural center

Mohamed

Khaled

IFAO

Oriental archeology

Farah

Safwat

Arabic Music Institute

Music museum

Ahmed

Khodeer

Bayt Al Sinnari

Home of arts

Osama

Abdelrahman

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