Romantic dinners aren’t your thing? We've put together a list of exciting night-outs this Valentine’s Day weekend.
Chocolate boxes, candlelit dinners and red roses - when it comes to Valentine’s Day, these are some of the classic ways to celebrate. But if you're looking for something a little different - whether it’s a concert or something way more laidback - we’ve put together a list of some of the exciting V-Day activities across Egypt to go with your amour…
Medhat Saleh’s ‘Hob x Hob’ Valentine Concert
📍 Theatro Arkan, Sheikh Zayed
📅 Fri February 14th – 8 PM
💲️ EGP 1,300 to EGP 5,300
Medhat Saleh is spreading the love this Valentine's Day with a romantic 'Hob x Hob' concert at Theatro Arkan. You can get your tickets now via the official TicketsMarche website.
P+US: Francis Mercier, KZ&Cake
📍 Giza Pyramids
📅 Fri February 14th – 6 PM
💲️ EGP 3,555 to EGP 7,555
Want to celebrate a love as timeless as the pyramids? Haitian DJ and music producer Francis Mercier will perform with KZ&Cake by the Great Pyramids of Giza. The concert is hosted by Venture Lifestyle, with tickets available on the TicketEgypt Venflare website.
Narmer Palette: 'Paint & Breath' - Valentine's Edition
📍 KMT House, Maadi
📅 Fri February 14th – 2PM to 4 PM
Paint and breathe at Maadi’s KMT House. No art experience required - just come along with your date, and let your warmest feelings guide your brush. You can secure your spot by messaging Narmer Palette on their official Instagram account.
Tablet El Sitt
📍 El Sawy Culturewheel, Zamalek
📅 Fri February 14th – 7 PM
💲️ EGP 300
Treat your and your beloved to a high-energy folk performance by all-women drum band Tablet El Sitt. Tickets can be purchased on-door or via El Sawy Culturewheel’s official site.
Luka’s Bakery: ‘I Am Glad We Matched’ Baking Workshop
📍 Arkan Plaza’s Bibliothek Café, Sheikh Zayed
📅 Fri February 14th
Master the art of baking at Luka’s Bakery’s ‘I Am Glad We Matched’ workshop. With cookies, cupcakes and all things confectionary, it’s sure to be a sweet date. You can sign up by visiting Luka’s Bakery’s official Instagram account and clicking their link in bio.
Massar Egbari’s ‘Mabaetsh Akhaf’ Album Release Party
📍 Hilton Green Plaza, Alexandria
📅 Fri February 14th – 6 PM
💲️ EGP 300 - 900
Soft rock band Massar Egbari is performing live at the Hilton Green Plaza, and making the Alexandrian sea breeze all the more romantic. You can secure your tickets by visiting Buzz X Agency’s Instagram account and clicking their link in bio.
Desert Adventure: ‘Me Before You’ Film Screening
📍 Wadi Degla Protectorate, Maadi
📅 Fri February 14th – 5:30 PM
Ever experienced the magic of an open-air cinema at Wadi Degla? They’re screening the romance film 'Me Before You' on Valentine’s Day! Dress cozy, bring a blanket, and, of course, don’t forget your loved one. Reach out to Desert Adventure’s IG account to secure your spot.
‘Candle Making’ Workshop
📍 Darb 15, Maadi
📅 Thu February 13th – 6 PM
Why buy candles when you can make your own? Darb 15 is hosting a ‘Candle Making’ workshop where you can really let your feelings shine. You can reserve your spot by messaging Darb 15’s IG account.
Society of Play’s ‘Sanagel’ Playdate
📍 District 5 by Marakez, New Cairo
📅 Sat February 15th – 7 PM
If you're single and reading this, no judgment - we get it (the person curating this list is also single). If Anti-Valentine’s Day events are your thing, Society of Play has you covered. They're hosting a ‘Sanagel’ playdate where bringing a plus one is strictly off-limits! For details, message them on Instagram.
‘Banat Wust El Balad’ Film Screening
📍 Zawya Cinema, Downtown Cairo
📅 Fri February 14th - 7 PM
‘Banat Wust El Balad’, a charming 2005 Egyptian film about the misadventures of a hairstylist and a woman who runs a lingerie shop, is screening this Valentine’s Day at Zawya Cinema. Holding hands and (reluctantly) sharing your popcorn - what can be more romantic?
Tickets can be secured on-door or at Zawya’s official website.
‘Bump Sessions’ ft. Dr. Alfons, Jess, Kidmims & Rajia
📍 The Tap West, Sheikh Zayed
📅 Fri February 14th – 10 PM
Puppet rap master Dr. Alfons is bringing the love with a party at The Tap West, joined by Rajia, Jess and Kidmims. Reserve your spot by messaging The Tap West on their official Instagram account.
Lazuli’s ‘Alive’ ft. Akladios, Juno, K-Laff, Luka Wel Bateekh, Mohamed Sadek, Youssef Yasser & Zaid Kreshan
📍 Private Location
📅 Fri February 14th – 2PM till Late
Lazuli is hitting crowds with a Nile-side dose of groove this Valentine’s Day, featuring a stacked lineup featuring Akladios, Juno, K-Laff, Luka Wel Bateekh, Mohamed Sadek, Youssef Yasser and Zaid Kreshan. Exact location will be announced upon securing your tickets, which can be done by messaging Lazuli on their Instagram account.
‘Mixtape of Love’ ft. Ash & Bubblegum Kollectiv
📍 Cairo Jazz Club 610, Sheikh Zayed
📅 Fri February 14th – 8 PM
Nothing says “I love you” like dance. CJC 610’s ‘Mixtape of Love’ will see Ash and Bubblegum Kollectiv amplify the romance with the ultimate mixtape for the occasion.
You can reserve your spot by messaging Cairo Jazz Club 610 on their Facebook page from 12 PM to 8 PM.
Hany Shenouda & Alexandria Opera House String Orchestra
📍 Alexandria Opera House’s Sayed Darwish Theatre
📅 Fri February 14th – 8 PM
💲️ EGP 85 to 130
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Hany Shenouda's Alexandria Opera House concert featuring the Alexandria Opera House String Orchestra. You can purchase your tickets at the Tazkarti website.
Thai Food Bazaar
📍 Al Horreya Garden, Zamalek
📅 Fri February 13th-16th – 12 PM to 8 PM
Want to spice up your Valentine’s Day weekend? With actual spices? The Thai Food Bazaar is serving up a feast of culinary delights at Zamalek’s Al-Horreya Garden. The perfect way to spoil your beloved. For inquiries, message Yalla Thailand on their official Instagram account.
Sandra Habashy’s Valentine’s Special
📍 Minglings, Heliopolis
📅 Fri February 14th
Treat your beau to a special night at Minglings, where Sandra Habashy’s soulful vocals will set the mood for a romantic evening. For reservations, call 01066999477 or message Minglings on Instagram.
'Toxic Love' ft. Masry, Riri & STZ
📍 Aperitivo, Zamalek
📅 Fri February 14th
Indulge in a night of ‘Toxic Love’ this Valentine’s Day, with live performances by Masry, Riri and STZ.