Ah. Can you feel that? That's the sweet aroma of summer coming. We're not quite there yet, but along comes a long Easter weekend that is ripe for the frolicking, with Egypt's top seaside destinations playing host to some pretty tasty-looking parties. Here goes...
SAHL HASHEESH
ByGanz Presents Disco 90’s (Saturday 15th, 10PM)
A busy Easter weekend for byGanz really heats up with another edition of signature night, Disco 90’s, with Rodge set to take to the stage.
byGanz Presents Burning Beach (Sunday 16th, 2PM)
In collaboration with Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE, byGanz hosts one of the bggest events of the whole Easter holiday in bringing the Burning Beach experience to Sahl Hasheesh, where music comes courtesy of Brookly-based producer and DJ, Bedouin, as well Jixo & Danz and Deste.
Easter Party ft. OMR & Adry @ Club 88 (Friday 14th, 2PM)
Day one of three back-to-back day parties at Club 88 welcomes a an Egyptian duo that don’t get to play in Egypt all that often, OMR and Adry.
Easter Party ft. Malek & Cheetos @ Club 88 (Saturday 15th, 2PM )
The second of Club 88’s special Easter day parties welcomes local DJs, Malek and Cheetos to the stage.
DJ Khaled Hussein @ Club 88 (Sunday 16th, 2PM)
Conspicuous in his absence this year so far, DJ Khaled Hussein kicks off what is usually a busy summer with a gig at Club 88.
Easter Bunnies Extravaganza @ Sliders Cable Park (Sunday 16th, 1.30PM)
Despite the name, music is very much the headliner at Sliders Cable Park’s special Easter celebration, with the likes of Cairo favourite, Sebzz, and Space Sharm resident, Lith-K, set to pave the way for a surprise closing act.
Swing into Spring @ The Smokery (Monday 17th, 2PM)
The Smokery is kicking off the season in style, with crooner supreme, Ahmed Harfoush, the Godfather, DJ Amr Hosny, and bell-dancing star, Maya El Maghraby, all set to perform.
HURGHADA
Easter Festival 2017 @ Papas Beach Club (Thursday 14th-Tuesday 18th, 11PM )
Choose your poison! Hip-hop? House? A foam party? Papas Beach Club is dishing out a little bit of everything over a mammoth six-party Easter.
MARSA ALLAM
3alganoob Festival @ Tondoba Bay (Friday 14th-Monday 17th)
The fifth edition of arts and culture extravaganza, 3alganoob, might just be the biggest yet, with the likes of Hawidro, Special Kay, Lou-Lii, Disco Misr and Massar Egbari among a huge line-up.
SHARM EL SHEIKH
House Nation ft. Abou Samra @ Pacha Sharm (Thursday 13th, 10PM)
If you’re wondering where the country’s best DJs are this Easter, look no further than Pacha Sharm, where the festivities begin with the excellent Abou Samra.
Sam Smoove & Miza @ Space Sharm (Saturday 15th, 11PM)
Though Space Sharm has been hosting events in the week running up to Easter, things are going up a notch on Saturday with Sam Smoove and Miza.
Strictly House ft. Misty & Ouzo @ Pacha Sharm (Saturday 15th, 10PM)
More top talent is coming out to play at Pacha Sharm, with resident DJ, Ouzo, and the prodigy that is Misty taking to the stage.
Saeed Younam @ Space Sharm (Sunday 16th, 11PM)
One of the biggest nights at Space Sharm over the Easter holiday sees the club welcome US-based house and techno DJ, Saeed Younam.
Swagga ft. DJ Shoni & DJ Medoz @ Pacha Sharm (Sunday 16th, 10PM)
From house to hip-hop, the last of Pacha Sharm’s Easter specials welcomes DJs Shoni and Medoz to the stage.
Lith-K & Zai B2B @ Space Sharm (Monday 17th, 11PM)
The last of Space Sharm three back-to-back Easter specials see resident DJ, Lith-K, go back-to-back with up-and-comer, Zai.
For more events both in Cairo and elsewhere, check out the Cairo Gossip events calendar. Happy Easter!