Upcoming Events in Egypt

Luxor Marathon 2027, Cairo International Film Festival, Abu Simbel Sun Festival, and El Gouna Film Festival - Egypt's key events calendar for travellers.

• Siwa Date and Olive Festival Egypt · siwa

  Siwa Date and Olive Festival 2026, 9–11 October. Harvest celebration in the oasis with folklore music, traditional crafts, and local food.

  9–11 October 2026
• El Gouna Film Festival 2026 Egypt · el gouna

  El Gouna Film Festival 2026, 14-22 October on the Red Sea. Arab and world cinema, industry panels, and screenings at one of the Arab world's top festivals.

  14–22 October 2026
• Abu Simbel Sun Festival (October) Egypt · abu simbel

  Abu Simbel Sun Festival 2026, 22 October. Solar alignment illuminates Ramesses II's inner sanctuary at dawn. Book accommodation months ahead.

  22 October 2026
• Cairo International Film Festival 2026 Egypt · cairo

  Cairo International Film Festival 2026, 13–22 November. FIAPF-accredited competition films, industry panels, and screenings across Cairo.

  13–22 November 2026
• Luxor Marathon 2027: 29 January — Run Past Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Nile Egypt · luxor

  Luxor Marathon 2027: 29 January. Race past Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings — full, half and 10km. Registration opens October 2026.

  29 January 2027
• Hurghada Kiteboarding Festival Egypt · hurghada

  Hurghada Kiteboarding Festival 2027, 8–12 May. Red Sea competition for amateur and pro riders — windsurfing, freestyle, and slalom over five days.

  8–12 May 2027
• Eid al-Adha 2027 Egypt

  Eid al-Adha 2027, around 16–19 June in Egypt. Public holiday with mosque prayers, family gatherings, and widespread business closures for 3–4 days.

  16–19 June 2027
• Revolution Day Egypt

  Revolution Day 2027, 23 July in Egypt. National holiday marking the 1952 revolution — military parades, street celebrations, and business closures.

  23 July 2027