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ACT Theatre Group: Till Death Do Us Part

Time and Date ACT Theatre Group is back to AUC Tahrir Square with another edition of Famous For Fifteen Minutes Festival. We’re back with something new, something bold, something a little unhinged: Till Death Do Us Part We vow to bring you an unforgettable line-up of offbeat plays in English and Arabic, as we say “I do” to the beautifully chaotic, the bittersweet, and the downright absurd s...

May

Patterns of Failure in Achieving Social Impact

11:00 am

AUC Tahrir Square

The John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy, Civic Engagement and Responsible Business at Onsi Sawiris School of Business is hosting a public presentation delivered by the Center's Director, Ali Awni on the "Patterns of Failure in Achieving Social Impact". The presentation will be followed by a discussion with social impact experts. Registration link: https://forms.gle/ganrHyNUbFkfD4si9

May

Nazik al-Mala’ika Award

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Nazik al-Mala’ika Award for best thesis in English and Comparative Literature or Arabic Literature.

Apr

Expanding Life Chances: Community-Engaged Research and Structural Change

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

This talk examines how community-engaged research and interventions can expand opportunity for marginalized populations by addressing inequities in education, housing, and related social systems. Drawing on more than a decade of work, it presents case examples from college access, housing initiatives, and cross-systems interventions that have supported pathways for youth and communities to thri...

May

Kataklò Italian Athletic Dance Theatre

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Born from the artistic genius of Giulia Staccioli , Kataklò offers an energetic and expressive dance-theatre in which the body, through a style that expertly intertwines the disciplines of contemporary dance, acrobatics, aerial dance and physical theatre, is exalted as the promoter of an eclectic and transversal language capable of overcoming linguistic, social and generational barriers.

May

Theatrical Show | Bakathir Museum

May 1 – May 2

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Produced by the Hadramout Foundation for Culture in collaboration with The American University in Cairo and sponsored by Faisal Kamal Adham Group. A new theatrical production by director Ahmed Fouad, presenting a contemporary vision of the works of the great writer Ali Ahmed Bakathir, in an experience that blends heritage with a modern theatrical style. A theatrical journey inside a “living ...

May

Concert | Center Stage and Students Show

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Step into the spotlight ✨ Join us for Center Stage & Student Show, an evening of live performances by AUC Music majors and students; celebrating creativity, collaboration, and the energy of their music in one unforgettable night. Sunday, May 10th, 2026 7:00 pm Malak Gabr Arts Theater From powerful melodies to captivating performances, experience the dedication of our talente...

May

Goodmori Ensemble Concert

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join us for the Korea–Egypt Exchange Concert, celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Egypt ✨ Ensemble Goodmori presents an evening of traditional Korean music and instruments, alongside premieres of contemporary works by Korean composers, bringing together heritage and innovation in a unique cultural experience! The concert will also feature a special collaboration ...

May

Alumni Awards Ceremony 2026

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Alumni Awards Ceremony Distinguished Alumni Award Distinguished Alumni Volunteers Award Distinguished Young Alumni Award Distinguished Alumni Faculty Service Award Distinguished Alumni Artists Award Master of Ceremonies by Beshir Shousha ’96 Entertainment by Ahmed Harfoush Wednesday, 6 May 2026 from 7 – 10 pm University Garden · AUC New Cairo AUC is a tobacco-free community,...

May

New Cairo, Do You Love Me?

May 3 – May 17

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Experience New Cairo City through stark black-and-white photography that confronts alienation.