Cairo Opera House

Cairo Opera House is Egypt’s principal performing-arts complex on Gezira Island. The present complex opened in 1988 and includes the Main Hall, Small Hall, Open Air Theatre and other cultural venues, while associated institutions and galleries occupy the surrounding arts district. It hosts opera, ballet, orchestral concerts, Arabic music, theatre and festivals throughout the year. The official Opera Egypt calendar is actively listing performances in August 2026, confirming current operation. The official Cairo Opera House calendar confirms an active September 2026 season across the Main Hall, Small Hall, Open Air Theatre and affiliated venues. Current programming includes symphonic concerts, Arab music, cultural evenings, ballet, opera and international festival events, while the official calendar also lists future Main Hall performances in October 2026. Visitors should therefore treat the Opera House as an event-led cultural venue rather than a museum with a single daily visiting schedule: access depends on the performance, hall and ticket selected. The official site provides a live calendar and booking links for ticketed events, and its FAQ identifies the main Cairo Opera House campus on Mahmoud Mokhtar Street in Zamalek. Because programming changes by date, the live official calendar is the appropriate source for choosing a performance and confirming the exact venue and booking availability before a visit.