Egypt Events
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25.6833 32.649898 | 1 International Egyptian Marathon The International Egyptian Marathon takes place annually in Luxor, attracting nearly 2000 long-distance runners from around 36 countries. The route runs past the famous ancient monuments of… |  |
27.233299 33.833302 | 2 Hurghada International Festival The Hurghada International festival is a two-week event featuring three sporting disciplines. It opens with a triathlon competition, followed by the 75km Mare Monti, featuring international… | |
31.2135 29.9443 | 3 Learn to decipher hieroglyphics inscriptions and discover the fascinating world of ancient Egypt. Organised by the Calligraphy Center, Hieroglyphic Courses for adults run annually from October… |  |
30.050782 31.22971 | 4 Cairo International Bridge Festival The Cairo International Bridge Festival is organised by the Egyptian Bridge Federation and held at Ramses Hilton Hotel. It's a tense few days as competitors take a shot at prizes that range… | |
24.4055 33.0165 | 5 During the Abu Simbel Festival crowds fill the temple at sunrise to watch the shafts of light creeping across the stone, illuminating the statues of Ramses, Ra and Amun. This spectacular sight… |  |
26.820553 30.802498 | 6 Prophet Mohammed's Birthday is celebrated with parades and decorations in villages, towns and cities across Egypt. Children receive a special sweet for the occasion and there is much revelry… | |
7 Egypt International Boat Show turns the spotlight on vessels and accessories of all kinds. Visit the show at Cairo International Convention and Exhibition Centre for all your navigation needs… | ||
30.061251 31.222753 | 8 A modern Egyptian painter, Gazbia Sirry is famous for her dramatic work, which challenges the viewers' imagination through clear forms, symbol and polished formulation. See her latest… | |
30.049999 31.25 | 9 Cairo International Film Festival for Children The Cairo International Film Festival for Children sustains and encourages artistically appreciated films which address youth issues. The festival screens in competition and out of competition… | |
30.069083 31.324634 | 10 The women's and men's fashion, lingerie, sports wear and accessories to be seen in next season are presented at the Cairo International Conference Centre. Held in spring and autumn, the Cairo… | |
30.049999 31.25 | 11 Held every year at venues throughout Cairo, Al Nitaq is a popular cultural festival that celebrates a huge variety of artistic disciplines, from poetry to music and art. |  |
31.2135 29.9443 | 12 Alexandrina International Book Fair The International Book Fair is organised and hosted by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, featuring a different theme every year. Past themes have included "Algerian Books", "Children's Books"… |  |
27.906451 34.325408 | 13 On 17 March, Sharm El Sheikh's Camel Bar celebrates all things Irish with its St Patrick's Night. While the theme changes annually, you can be sure (to be sure) that there'll be no shortage of… | |
25.6833 32.649898 | 14 Shem al Nessim, meaning "sniffing the breeze", is Egypt's outdoor festival held on the Monday after Coptic Easter. Families celebrate with lazy picnics by the seaside, although in Luxor things… | |
30.069083 31.324634 | 15 Around 200 manufacturers and retailers exhibit at INDOORS, the annual furniture and interior fair held at Cairo International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Thousands of products on… | |
16 Sinai International Bowling Tournament The Sinai International Bowling Tournament attracts teams aiming for a strike, and the final US$32,000 prize, to Cairo's International Bowling Center. Not as new as you'd think, it is thought… | ||
29.978208 31.131863 | 17 Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour International freestyle motocross riders rev it up at the Giza Pyramids for the adrenalin-packed Red Bull X-Fighters. Competitors bring pure speed and breathtaking air flips over from Mexico… |  |
30.069083 31.324634 | 18 La Casa is Egypt's premier home and furniture show, held every year at the CICC in Cairo. The products range from soft furnishings to lighting and garden furniture, attracting architects… | |
30.049999 31.25 | 19 The Spring Festival is a major multi-disciplinary art event running simultaneously in Beirut and Cairo. Through music, dance, writing and photography, the festival challenges international… |  |
20 Cairo's American Research Center (ARC) has long hosted Wednesday evening lectures by academics, mostly in the field of Egyptology, Egyptian, Islamic and Coptic history. You might also find… |  | |
29.978208 31.131863 | 21 Join the International Yoga Festival's journey, starting at the ancient Pyramids of Giza and ending in Petra. Discover the art of yoga and its benefits through sunrise and evening meditations… |  |
30.041978 31.221728 | 22 Egyptian International Modern Dance Festival Connecting local and world talent, the Egyptian International Modern Dance Festival explores the latest trends in modern dance. Interesting performances emerging from the collaborations… | |
29.978208 31.131863 | 23 Organised by the Egyptian Association For Art of Cinema, the Oscar Video Clip Festival is an international event and competition held at the Pyramids at Giza. It's open to all video makers… | |
25.6833 32.649898 | 24 Two weeks prior to the beginning of Ramadan, the Moulid of Abu el-Haggag celebrates Luxor's patron sheikh with a two-day street festival. Horse races, music, dance and tahtib (stick fights)… |  |
30.069083 31.324634 | 25 Cairo International Fashion Show Organised by Défilé D'Egypte, Cairo International Fashion Show brings an array of exhibitors from all over the world to the city's International Conference Centre. Fashion designers… | |
31.200001 29.8999 | 26 Alexandria International Film Festival Organised by the Egyptian Association of Film Writers and Critics since 1979, the Alexandria International Film Festival aims to broaden film culture and strengthen the relationships between… |  |
30.041978 31.221728 | 27 The Cairo Opera House bursts into life when the Arab Music Festival is in town. It attracts top instrumentalists, singers and established ensembles, and provides visitors with a great… | |
27.385 33.679166 | 28 Abu Tig Marina, a world-class resort in El Gouna, hosts Egypt's annual Hat Festival. Residents and guests unleash their imaginations to create their very own headpieces, which can be made of… |  |
30.049999 31.25 | 29 Cairo's Wafaa Al-Nil Festival, meaning Fidelity of the Nile, remembers the ancient Egyptian veneration of the river, where beautiful girls used to be sacrificed to guarantee a good harvest.… |  |
30.049999 31.25 | 30 Cairo's Muslims regard Ramadan with deep respect, fasting throughout daylight hours. But as the sun sets, the volume rises and crowds gather in the city centre to eat, drink tea and hear music. |  |
30.069083 31.324634 | 31 The women's and men's fashion, lingerie, sports wear and accessories to be seen in next season are presented at the Cairo International Conference Centre. Held in spring and autumn, the Cairo… | |
32 Egypt's annual Beauty & Fitness Exhibition takes place at the Cairo International Conference Centre. The world's top cosmetic, health and beauty companies reveal their latest products, and… | ||
31.200001 29.8999 | 33 Lifesaving World Championships Rescue Thousands of athletes flock to the coastal city of Alexandria for the Lifesaving World Championships Rescue in 2010. Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the championship boasts beach, surf and… | |
30.049999 31.25 | 34 The Pharaohs Rally is a thrilling week-long endurance race across the Sahara attracting competitors from around the world. The 3000km circular route begins under the gaze of the Sphinx in Giza… |  |
30.5833 32.266602 | 35 Ismailia International Festival for Documentary & Short Films The Ismailia International Festival for Documentary & Short Films calls all filmmakers of documentary, short films and animations to present their productions and compete in one of five… | |
30.041978 31.221728 | 36 The Experimental Theatre Festival features new theatre troupes taking over the Cairo Opera House. Aside from plenty of productions for a keen audience, it offers an opportunity for Egypt-based… | |
24.4055 33.0165 | 37 During the Abu Simbel Festival crowds fill the temple at sunrise to watch the shafts of light creeping across the stone, illuminating the statues of Ramses, Ra and Amun. This spectacular sight… | |
26.3173 29.0548 | 38 North Sinai offers the diver a very different experience to the more developed diving areas further south. The clear waters offer perfect visibility and some of the least spoilt reefs off the… |  |
25.6833 32.649898 | 39 Festival of Tutankhamen Tomb Discovery Egypt's Festival of Tutankhamen Tomb Discovery is an annual event organised by Luxor City Council. It celebrates the finding of the tomb on 4 November 1922, about 3500 years after the boy king… |  |
27.85949 34.282064 | 40 Held at Ras Mohamed National Park, SharMarathon is an international half marathon of 21.097km. Sand dunes, rocky mountains, mangroves and the turquoise waters of the area provide one of the… | |
41 AVEX is an exclusive air show and aviation expo held at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. Congresses, meetings and networking opportunities attract trade professionals, while thrilling… |  | |
42 Organised by the Federazione Associazioni Italiane Tango Argentino, TangoconSharm is a tango festival held at Sharm El Sheikh's Domina Coral Bay Resort. Tango professionals give spectacular… | ||
30.049999 31.25 | 43 Cairo International Film Festival The Cairo International Film Festival has been going strong since its inception in 1976. Along with regular competitions, tributes and controversial films, it features seminars addressing… | |
30.050782 31.22971 | 44 Cairo International Bridge Festival The Cairo International Bridge Festival is organised by the Egyptian Bridge Federation and held at Ramses Hilton Hotel. It's a tense few days as competitors take a shot at prizes that range… | |
27.85949 34.282064 | 45 Taking place in the Old Market, Na'ama Bay and Nabq, Sharm International Carnival opens and closes with spectacular fireworks. In between there are four days of entertainment. Expect anything… | |
29.9987 31.2321 | 46 Held at Le Méridien Pyramids, Cairo's Sphinx Festival is a gathering of artists, scholars and Egyptologists. It celebrates the fusion of art and science with dance shows, music performances… |  |
27.385 33.679167 | 47 The annual El Gouna Marathon consists of 10km and 5km runs and a marathon and half marathon for both men and women. US$40,000 is up for grabs and participants can also look forward to a free… | |
30.101509 31.340416 | 48 On the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar, Ashura celebrates the martyrdom of Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed who was killed in 680AD. Zikrs (religious dances) and… |  |
30.069083 31.324634 | 49 Held at Cairo International Conference Centre, Le Marché is a home furnishings and accessories exhibition, showcasing imported products and fresh, local designs. The event acts as a platform… | |
27.8598 34.2824 | 50 On 31 December Pacha Sharm El Sheikh hosts Pure Pacha, the biggest and most glamorous party of the year. With a hypnotic light show in the background, DJs from the legendary Pacha Ibiza spin… |  |
