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After Eight
A funky, poorly ventilated venue that gets packed for everything from jazz trios to a Frank Sinatra impersonator to the wildly popular DJ Dina, who mixes James Brown, '70s Egyptian pop and the latest cab-driver favourites; the clientele is equally eclectic. Reserve online (the website's style in no way reflects the club's).
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Cairo Jazz Club
The city's liveliest stage, with modern Egyptian folk, electronica, Oriental fusion, and more seven nights a week, usually starting around . You must book a table ahead (online is easiest), and no one under 25 is admitted.
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El Genaina Theatre
The park's 300-seat open-air theatre hosts touring Western artists, stars from the Middle East and locals; shows are often free (though you must pay the park entrance fee).
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Hard Rock Café
The Hard Rock Café differs from the other venues mentioned here in that burgers are more evident than Botox. There's a DJ, live music and the dreaded karaoke.
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Jazz Up
The ground-floor bar in the Nile Hilton is an odd mix of wood panelling and white vinyl, as well as salsa nights (Sunday and Friday) and the occasional live band (Thursday).
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Kawkab ash-Sharq
Dedicated to the 'Star of the Orient', the Egyptian singer Umm Kolthum, this café is popular with couples and families who come to listen to her music and admire her portraits.
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Makan
The Egyptian Center for Culture & Art runs this intimate space dedicated to traditional music. Don't miss the Mazaher ensemble, performing the traditional women's zar, a sort of musical trance and healing ritual (usually Wednesday, ; around £E20 ).
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