Egypt » Entertainment in Cairo

The wide range of entertainment in Cairo apart from the historic monuments offers something for everyone. The city offers a surprising diversity of art and culture ranging from Western to more traditional forms. On any given day, you can go to see a new foreign film, visit a contemporary art exhibition, and while away the evening at a nightclub, watching Oriental dancing. Cairo, Egypt provides great culture, including art galleries and music halls, such as the Cairo Opera House; as well it should, being one of the largest cities in the world. It also provides some of the grandest accommodations and restaurants in the world, such as the Four Seasons and the Cairo Marriott. 

Cairo has numerous museums for just about every interest. The National Museum of Egyptian Modern Art, located at the Opera House complex, has an extensive collection, mostly by 20th century artists. The Gezirah Art Centre, located near the Marriott in Zamalek, has a lovely collection of ceramics. Cairo has dozens of cinemas screening new foreign and Egyptian films. Most foreign films are subtitled and edited by Egyptian censors. Advertised show times are a bit odd in Egypt the film usually starts an hour after the published time, but this is not always the case. The Renaissance at the World Trade Centre in Maspero is the newest and most comfortable theatre in town. Renaissance II is located in Nasr City.