A guide to the biggest events in Sahel this weekend
With a long weekend ahead, that only means one thing: the biggest lineup of performances is coming to Sahel once again. Get ready to party!
Thursday, July 25
Shorelines at Almaza Bay
Making a return to Almaza Bay is the highly anticipated yearly weekend international music experience, the two-day Shorelines festival.
The first day will kick off on Thursday with an exciting lineup that includes DJ Gloria from 1 to 3:30, DJ Jess from 3:30 to 5:30, DJ Kirollus from 5:30 to 7:30, and the list goes on until DJ Misty’s performance is set to take place from 3 to 5 a.m. in the morning.
Saint Levant at Kiki’s
People, we have exciting news! The one and only Saint Levant, the Palestinian-Algerian-French-Serbian musician who has been making us all swoon with his sultry hits, including his multilingual rap song ‘Very Few Friends’, is making a mega debut at the North Coast.
He’ll be taking over the stage at Kiki’s for an epic beach party that will kick off at 4 p.m.
Zabadi Khalat at Kiki’s
Continuing Kiki’s Thursday roundup is a DJ duo known as Zabadi Khalat that is all about blending Eastern and Western sounds and injecting them with some deep disco house, as well as piano dancing beats. They will be taking over the Kiki’s stage at 9 p.m., following Saint Levant’s special performance.
Aziz Maraka & Badra at Lucida Coast
We always like to keep the party going, so even when the clock strikes 10 p.m., the hype continues. All the way at Lucida Coast is the ultimate treat as Jordanian composer and singer Aziz Maraka, known for his Arabic rock-jazz fusion style, is hitting the stage alongside everyone’s favorite international bellydancer, Badra.
Mahmoud El Leithy at Notch Beach Club
Bringing in some Shaabi vibes is the one and only Mahmoud El Leithy. He is bringing his hits all the way to the Notch Beach Club, where he’ll be joined by belly dancers Anny and Millie.
Shimza at ESCA Beach Club
The South African talent known as Shimza has been leading the global afro house scene. Get ready to be drawn to the dance floor by his deft ability to punctuate his sets with complicated queuing and looping to create his signature “Afro-tech” sound. This artist is bringing his talent to the opening of the ESCA beach club this Thursday.
Funky Thursday ft. Moustafa Amar & Lino at Telal’s Baia Beach House
Coming back once again to perform at the North Coast is our ultimate 90s swooner, Moustafa Amar. This time, he is hitting up Baia alongside Lino for the beach club’s Funky Thursday.
Friday, July 26
Marwan Moussa, Afroto & Nooriyah at CJC Seashore
For the lovers of all things rap music, the ultimate rap night is arriving all the way at Seashore’s Cairo Jazz Club this Thursday. You’ll get to witness rap sensations Marwan Moussa and Afroto joined with DJ Nooriyah this Friday at CJC Seashore.
Ruby at Lucida Coast
It is time to get those hips shaking as Egyptian pop sensation Ruby is hitting up Lucida Coast for an unforgettable performance this Friday.
Hassan Shakoush at Notch Beach Club
Known as the ultimate mahraganat singer whose song “Mahragan Bent El Geran” not only conquered the music scene all over Egypt but even went global, with people from all over the world singing and remixing it. Now, he is hitting up the Notch Beach club this Friday to bring the fire to the North Coast.
Beach Brunch With Ziad Mousa at Smokery Beach
Hybrid athlete, online trainer, and DJ Ziad Mousa is once again hitting the North Coast to spin the turntables and get everyone grooving at Smokery Beach’s Friday Brunch party.
Goom Gum feat. Galal, Inferno & Mazen at La Palma Beach Club
Russian DJ duo from Saint-Petersburg, Goom Gum, will bring their signature melodic techno and progressive house to La Palma Beach Club this Friday. Joining them, DJ Galal, Inferno, and Mazen will also get everyone on the dance floor.
Tamer Hosny at the New Alamein Festival
The legend Tamer Hosny will be taking part in an epic concert at the New Alamein Festival. From singing along with him as he belts out our favorite hits to creating lasting memories, it is time to mark our calendars!
Ramy Sabry at O by Michel Fadel
Famous Egyptian pop singer Ramy Sabry known for deep and melancholic hits including ‘Halet Ektaab’ is hitting up Marassi’s O by Michel Fadel to perform his biggest hits.
Saturday, July 27
El Massrieen at New Alamein Festival
Beyond pop, rap and house music taking over Sahel this weekend, we are also going to get a taste for something different.
El Massrieen is hitting up the New Alamein Festival, a band unlike any other, known for everything from their lush disco hits like “Sah” to their psych rock music like “Horreya” and even their jazz fused pop songs such as “Edba Mn Gded”. Check them out this Saturday!
Hamid El Shari
Egyptian-Libyan singer Hamid El Shari is taking over O by Michel Fadel’s stage this Saturday for an unforgettable performance.
As usual, the special lineup promises the ultimate mix of DJ sensations and live performances from our favorite Egyptian and international superstars.
