Your Go-To
Hub
For over two decades, Cairo Jazz Club has stood the test of time as the country’s ultimate live entertainment hub. It has served as Cairo's trusty live music venue, go-to nightlife spot, and friendly bar next door. The venues continue to maintain a lively and engaging atmosphere where people can enjoy live entertainment and delicious food and cocktails, all while feeling right at home.Your Go-To Hub
For over two decades, Cairo Jazz Club has stood the test of time as the country’s ultimate live entertainment hub. It has served as Cairo's trusty live music venue, go-to nightlife spot, and friendly bar next door. The venues continue to maintain a lively and engaging atmosphere where people can enjoy live entertainment and delicious food and cocktails, all while feeling right at home.
All About
The Music
CJC’s stage has witnessed the rise of many fresh talents, and has regularly hosted the finest live acts in town as well as exciting international artists. With the opening of CJC’s sister venue-Cairo Jazz Club 610 (CJC 610, Sheikh Zayed), this gave room for even bigger acts, club nights hosting some of the most renowned DJs in the world, and large-scale concerts. We make it our mission to tirelessly expose new talent and present them with the space and opportunity to grow. Simultaneously, we are adamant on catering to all tastes and providing a variety of events and genres for our guests to experience, everyday of the week.
THE
PHILOSOPHY
THE PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy that has kept us going thus far is simpler than you would think: we serve good moods, and that is precisely what is on the menu every day of the week.
stage
history
From the very beginning, a fundamental aspect of the Cairo Jazz Club experience has always been its stage, instrumental in the evolution of Cairo’s independent music scene. Cairo Jazz Club has always provided a platform for fresh talent, leading to why some of the city’s top bands and budding artists were born on that stage. As time passed, CJC and CJC 610 have evolved into venues that regularly host the region's finest live acts, renowned international bands and some of the most coveted DJs in the world, making the two venues rightly recognized as the “capitals” of live music and club nights in the city. Below is a brief list of some of the talents that have been on CJC & CJC 610’s stage: 
Internationally Acclaimed Artists
Ali Gatie
Balthazar
Carles Benavent
Cigarettes After Sex
Ghostly Kisses
Homeshake
Jaakko Eino Kalevi
Jay Rodriguez
Michiel Bortslap
Molly Nillson
Monica Passos
Saint Levant
Tamino
Vavamuffin
Ali Gatie
Balthazar
Carles Benavent
Cigarettes After Sex
Ghostly Kisses
Homeshake
Jaakko Eino Kalevi
Jay Rodriguez
Michiel Bortslap
Molly Nillson
Monica Passos
Saint Levant
Tamino
Vavamuffin
Regional Artists
47 Soul
Akher Zapheer
Alaa Wardi
Al Nather
Alsarah & The Nubatones
Autostrad
Aziz Maraka
Bu Kolthoum
El Far3i
Emel Mathlouthi
Ghalia Ben Ali
Ilham Madfai
Jadal
Mashrou’ Leila
Oum
Shabmouri
Souad Massi
Tania Saleh
The Synaptik
Who Killed Bruce Lee
Zaid Khaled
Zeid Hamdan
47 Soul
Akher Zapheer
Alaa Wardi
Al Nather
Alsarah & The Nubatones
Autostrad
Aziz Maraka
Bu Kolthoum
El Far3i
Emel Mathlouthi
Ghalia Ben Ali
Ilham Madfai
Jadal
Mashrou’ Leila
Oum
Shabmouri
Souad Massi
Tania Saleh
The Synaptik
Who Killed Bruce Lee
Zaid Khaled
Zeid Hamdan
Established Egyptian Artists/ Bands
Abyusif
Cairokee
Dina El Wedidi
Egyptian Project
Ehab Tawfik
El Waili
Fathy Salam
Hamid Al Shaeri
Hisham Abbas
Islam Chipsy
Mariam Saleh
Marwan Pablo
Marwan Moussa
Massar Egbari
Molotof
Moustafa Amar
Perrie
Sharmoofers
Wegz
Wust El Balad
Yehya Khalil
Abyusif
Cairokee
Dina El Wedidi
Egyptian Project
Ehab Tawfik
El Waili
Fathy Salam
Hamid Al Shaeri
Hisham Abbas
Islam Chipsy
Mariam Saleh
Marwan Pablo
Marwan Moussa
Massar Egbari
Molotof
Moustafa Amar
Perrie
Sharmoofers
Wegz
Wust El Balad
Yehya Khalil
International DJs
Agents of Time
Ame
ARTBAT
Coeus
Colyn
Giorgia Anguili
Innellea
Kevin De Vries
Marino Canal
Stephan Jolk
Undercatt
Whomadewho
Agents of Time
Ame
ARTBAT
Coeus
Colyn
Giorgia Anguili
Innellea
Kevin De Vries
Marino Canal
Stephan Jolk
Undercatt
Whomadewho
behind
the art
Cairo Jazz Club was very lucky to work with different creative talents over the years. Known for our unique custom-made drawings, mystical interior design and authentic designs, CJC would like to commend the imaginative minds behind our identity and character that followed.
Amr Qenawi: Current Head of Graphic Design & Art Direction
Although his line of work requires versatility in style, CJC’s resident designer Qenawi’s unique artistic identity is embedded in all aspects of his CJC designs. Our creative and easily distinguishable digital identity and prints all show the admirable objectivity in his work. He plays a huge role in creating and shaping CJC’s digital identity. Amr draws inspiration from the likes of illustrators Eric Petersen and Patrick Nagel. Karine Ghaly: Artist responsible for our unique illustrations/characters
If you ever wondered about the creative mastermind behind the illustrations that inspired everything from our logo to our tables and façade, look no further than artist Karine Ghaly. Karine used her love of Egypt and music to help influence the logo and illustrations for Cairo Jazz Club. By combining her creative imagination with a modern twist, she was able to create a carefree identity to match CJC’s ambiance. Meline Ghaly: Artist behind the masks
The silver colored masks hanging on our walls have become a true CJC trademark since day one. Meline Ghaly is the artist/sculptor behind the masks, she made them for Cairo Jazz Club when the venue first opened under new ownership in 2001. The masks are made of clay and painted with acrylic paint. When asked about them, Meline said “I don’t see them as masks, but as the true essence of human emotions behind the masks.” Meline is still actively making new and fascinating clay creations to this day.
Although his line of work requires versatility in style, CJC’s resident designer Qenawi’s unique artistic identity is embedded in all aspects of his CJC designs. Our creative and easily distinguishable digital identity and prints all show the admirable objectivity in his work. He plays a huge role in creating and shaping CJC’s digital identity. Amr draws inspiration from the likes of illustrators Eric Petersen and Patrick Nagel. Karine Ghaly: Artist responsible for our unique illustrations/characters
If you ever wondered about the creative mastermind behind the illustrations that inspired everything from our logo to our tables and façade, look no further than artist Karine Ghaly. Karine used her love of Egypt and music to help influence the logo and illustrations for Cairo Jazz Club. By combining her creative imagination with a modern twist, she was able to create a carefree identity to match CJC’s ambiance. Meline Ghaly: Artist behind the masks
The silver colored masks hanging on our walls have become a true CJC trademark since day one. Meline Ghaly is the artist/sculptor behind the masks, she made them for Cairo Jazz Club when the venue first opened under new ownership in 2001. The masks are made of clay and painted with acrylic paint. When asked about them, Meline said “I don’t see them as masks, but as the true essence of human emotions behind the masks.” Meline is still actively making new and fascinating clay creations to this day.
