
What's on
in Egypt
Egypt's provable calendar is centred on Cairo: film and jazz festivals in November 2026, then energy, construction, health, mining, property and defence trade fairs through 2027. El Gouna on the Red Sea hosts a half marathon, fishing tournaments and a New Year festival, Giza has a Pyramids Plateau race, and Luxor an African film week in spring 2027.
Best known
Marquee and major eventsNext up
Full calendarThe El Gouna Federation Cup 2026 (4th edition)
Cairo International Jazz Festival 2026 (18th)
Cairo ICT 2026
Cityscape Egypt Forum 2026
El Gouna Half Marathon 2026 (8th)
The Recap Festival 2026 to 2027
Cities
All cities
Cairo
Film, jazz and most trade fairs, from ICT to defence, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center.

El Gouna
Half marathon, fishing tournaments and a New Year festival at the Red Sea resort town.

Giza
Half marathon on the Pyramids Plateau in December 2026.

Luxor
African film festival in March and April 2027.
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FAQ
What are the biggest events in Egypt?+
The best-known events on the calendar are Cairo ICT 2026 (7 to 10 Nov, Cairo), Cairo International Film Festival 2026 (47th) (11 to 20 Nov, Cairo), Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon 2026 (11 to 12 Dec, Giza) and Egypt Energy Show 2027 (30 Mar to 1 Apr, Cairo).
When is the busiest time for events in Egypt?+
November 2026 has the most events in this calendar, with 6 events running. The month pages show what is on in each.
Where do the dates come from?+
From the organiser, the governing body or an official tourism release. Every event page names its sources and the day its dates were checked.
Does Hadath sell tickets?+
No. Each event page links to the organiser or an authorised seller, and you buy from them.
Can I list my event?+
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