Music lovers are turning their attention to Al-Mahky Theater on Sunday, August 23, for one of the most diverse nights of the 34th edition of the El Qalaa International Festival of Music and Singing. The evening brings together authentic Egyptian music, Indian music, and live performances in a program featuring several different artistic styles on one night. ⭐

Leading the evening’s lineup is renowned singer Ali El Haggar, who will perform a selection of some of his most popular songs that have remained part of the audience’s musical memory for decades. His concert will be preceded by several musical and singing performances, including a special appearance by the “On” Choir and a performance by an Indian Bollywood troupe.

“On” Choir Opens the El Qalaa Festival Night

📢 The evening’s activities will begin at 8 p.m. with the “On” Choir, led by Mahmoud Saber. The choir will perform a selection of well-known Egyptian and Arabic songs in a diverse segment featuring works that have left a lasting mark on audiences.

The program includes songs such as “Ya Masr Betemaliha Ezay,” “Lola El Banat,” “Alf Leila We Leila,” “Betwannes Beek,” “Ama Barawa,” “Albi Esha’a,” “El Hob Nadany,” and “Eh El Youm El Helw Dah,” in addition to “Come Back to Me” and “Sahr El Layali.”

The performance will not focus on a single musical style. The choir will also present a medley featuring songs by major Arab and Egyptian singers, including Abdel Halim Hafez, Amr Diab, and Fadel Shaker, alongside selected songs from films and Egyptian folk music.

Bollywood Troupe Adds an International Touch

Following the “On” Choir’s performance, the audience will move into a different atmosphere with a special show by an Indian Bollywood troupe, in cooperation with the Central Administration for International Cultural Relations.

The troupe will present a performance combining music, singing, and dance, drawing on elements of Indian culture and traditional performing arts to add an international dimension to the evening’s program.

🔥 The Indian participation offers Egyptian audiences an opportunity to experience a side of Indian arts through a live performance built around rhythm, movement, music, and choreography, creating a clear change of atmosphere before Ali El Haggar takes the stage.

Ali El Haggar to Close the Night with His Greatest Songs

Renowned singer Ali El Haggar will close the evening’s activities with a major concert at Al-Mahky Theater, presenting a selection of the most prominent songs from his decades-long artistic career.

His set is expected to include several of his best-known songs, including “Al Mal Wal Banoun,” “Men Gheir Ma Tetkalemy,” “Ala Ad Ma Habena,” “El Arousa,” “Zay El Hawa,” “Badawar Aleiki,” “Masalet Mabda,” “El Leil W Akhro,” “Ana Kont Eidik,” and “El Zein Wel Zeina.”

El Haggar is also expected to perform other popular works, including “Fe Howeid El Leil,” “Rouhi Feeki,” “Aho Da Elly Sar,” “Khasemny Ya Zamany,” “Tegeesh Neesh,” “Arefa,” and “Elly Bana Masr,” in addition to a patriotic medley that will give the closing segment a special atmosphere.

A Night Bringing Authenticity and Diversity Together

✨ Sunday’s night stands out because of the variety of its performances. The evening begins with Arabic songs performed by the “On” Choir, moves into Indian music and dance with the Bollywood troupe, and concludes with Ali El Haggar’s songs, which represent an important part of Egyptian musical history.

This diversity reflects the El Qalaa Festival’s approach of presenting events that appeal to different audiences by bringing together established singers and artistic groups representing different cultures.

Ali El Haggar’s participation is particularly significant as one of the evening’s main highlights, especially given his position among Egyptian music audiences and the diversity of his repertoire, which includes romantic, patriotic, dramatic, and traditional songs.

Several of El Haggar’s works have also been associated with Egyptian television drama, giving his music a presence that extends beyond concerts and allowing many of his songs to become part of the memories of several generations.

El Qalaa Festival Continues Its Artistic Nights

The El Qalaa International Festival of Music and Singing continues to present a diverse program combining traditional music, modern sounds, and international artistic performances, creating an atmosphere that brings together the historical character of the venue and a strong public presence.

Sunday’s night further highlights this diversity by bringing Egyptian singing, Indian music, and live performances together in one evening designed to offer audiences a different artistic experience.

As the concert approaches, expectations are growing for a strong audience turnout, particularly because the evening offers the opportunity to experience several artistic styles in one location.

🏆 Between the authentic Egyptian singing represented by Ali El Haggar, the spectacular Bollywood performance, and the songs presented by the “On” Choir, Sunday’s night appears set to become one of the distinctive evenings of this year’s El Qalaa Festival.

Will Ali El Haggar’s concert and the Bollywood performance become among the biggest highlights of this year’s El Qalaa Festival? Share your expectations and tell us which performance you are most excited to watch. 🎶