The 18th edition of Cairo Jazz Festival opens with an evening bringing together festival traditions, special guests, and the distinctive sound of contemporary jazz.

Day One programme:

7:00 pm Cairo jazz festival 2026 opening

8:00 pm Nana Rashid (Denmark)

9:30 pm Hisham Kharma

An opening night setting the stage for three days of jazz, cultural exchange, and musical discovery.

Day Two of the 18th edition of Cairo Jazz Festival brings together artists from Egypt and around the world for a full day of diverse jazz sounds and musical collaborations.

Day Two programme:

5:00 PM — Warren Galea Trio (Malta)
Garden Stage

6:00 PM — Michelangelo Scandroglio 4et (Italy)
Ewart Hall

7:15 PM — ARIFA ft. Mohamed Sawwah (NL/TK/EG)
Garden Stage

8:30 PM — Hazem Shaheen (Egypt)
Ewart Hall

9:45 PM — Harfoush & The Egyptian Jazz Projekt (EG/UK/IT)
Garden Stage

A vibrant evening where local and international voices meet, bringing different cultures, styles, and perspectives together through jazz.

The third and final day of the 18th edition of Cairo Jazz Festival brings an international lineup of acclaimed musicians to an unforgettable night.

Day Three programme:

1:00 PM - Bandmakers Music Academy showcase

Fountain Stage

5:00 PM — Guido Spannocchi Quartet (Austria / Egypt)
Garden Stage

6:00 PM — Xavi Torres Trio (Spain)
Ewart Stage

7:15 PM — Manuel Linhares Quartet (Portugal)
Garden Stage

8:30 PM — Bächlin & Elkholy (Switzerland)
Ewart Hall

9:45 PM — SHARKIAT Fathy Salama ft. Karima Nayt Egypt/Algeria
Garden Stage

A closing celebration of musical diversity, bringing together international sounds and regional talent for the final night of Cairo Jazz Festival.