Cairo Jazz Festival 2026 at AUC Tahrir Square
Thu 5 November 2026 at 5:00 pm - Sat 7 November 2026 at 11:30 pm
Cairo International Jazz Festival (CJF) 2026
Cairo International Jazz Festival (CJF) returns with its 18th edition taking place from 5–7 November 2026, bringing together an exciting programme of Egyptian and international artists celebrating the diversity, creativity and global spirit of jazz.
Hosted at its long-term venue partner, The American University in Cairo (AUC), Tahrir Square, with additional performances at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, this year’s festival features artists from 12 countries — Egypt, Austria, Algeria, Denmark, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and the UK.
Enjoy three exciting days of live concerts, creative workshops, engaging discussions, and special activities for children, all coming together in a vibrant celebration of music, creativity, and cultural exchange.