Music fans in Egypt are preparing for one of the most anticipated concerts of the 2026 summer season as Elissa and Tamer Ashour come together for a special live performance on Friday, August 21, at U Arena in New Alamein. 🎤🔥
The concert is part of the Yalla Sahel summer program, which brings together some of the biggest names in Egyptian and Arab music throughout the summer.
The upcoming night is expected to attract a large audience, particularly because it combines two artists strongly associated with romantic music and emotionally driven songs.
🎤 Concert Date and Location
The Elissa and Tamer Ashour concert is scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026, at U Arena in New Alamein.
The event falls during one of the busiest periods of the North Coast summer season, when New Alamein becomes a major destination for entertainment, tourism and live music.
Holding the concert on a Friday also makes it an attractive weekend event for visitors looking to combine a seaside getaway with a major musical experience. 🌊✨
🎶 What Can Fans Expect?
Elissa and Tamer Ashour are expected to perform a selection of their most popular songs, along with newer releases.
The concert will combine different sides of Arabic pop and romantic music.
Elissa is known for her powerful emotional performances and extensive catalog of romantic hits, while Tamer Ashour has built a strong reputation through songs centered around love, heartbreak, nostalgia and relationships.
The combination should create an evening designed around audience participation, with fans expected to sing along to some of the artists’ best-known tracks. ❤️🎤
💕 Elissa Returns to the New Alamein Stage
Elissa remains one of the most influential female voices in contemporary Arab pop music.
Her career has produced a large catalog of romantic songs that have become familiar across Egypt and the wider Arab world.
Her recent album “Ana Sektin” has also helped maintain her strong presence on streaming platforms and social media.
During the New Alamein concert, audiences can expect a mix of her established classics and newer songs, creating a setlist that appeals to longtime fans as well as younger listeners. 🎶✨
🎤 Tamer Ashour During a Busy Summer
Tamer Ashour enters the concert with strong momentum following the release of his latest album “Meraya El Hob.”
The album features 12 songs, released together as a complete project.
Its tracks continue Ashour’s recognizable emotional style while exploring different arrangements, melodies and themes.
The New Alamein concert provides an ideal opportunity for him to perform songs from the new album alongside some of the tracks that have become staples of his live shows. 🎧🔥
💿 “Meraya El Hob” Adds to the Excitement
The release of “Meraya El Hob” represents another important stage in Tamer Ashour’s career.
Instead of releasing the songs gradually, the singer chose to launch all 12 tracks together, giving listeners the opportunity to experience the album as a complete project.
With the album released shortly before the New Alamein concert, fans are expected to be particularly interested in hearing some of its songs performed live. 📈🎶
🎟️ Ticket Prices
Tickets for the concert have been offered across several categories.
Prices start at approximately EGP 1,000 for the regular category, while the Fan Pit category reaches around EGP 1,700.
Front-row tickets are priced at approximately EGP 6,000.
There are also premium group options, including tables for six people priced at around EGP 75,000, while selected private lounge options for eight people reach approximately EGP 150,000.
The range of categories allows the event to accommodate different audience preferences, from standard concert attendance to premium experiences.
🌊 Part of the Yalla Sahel Summer Program
The concert is part of the wider Yalla Sahel summer entertainment schedule in New Alamein.
The August lineup includes several major music events, with Amr Diab performing on August 7, Toulét on August 14, Elissa and Tamer Ashour on August 21, followed by Cairokee on August 28.
The lineup reflects the variety of the Egyptian and Arab music scene, offering different genres and musical experiences throughout the month.
🎼 A Meeting of Two Romantic Music Icons
The biggest attraction of the concert may be the opportunity to see Elissa and Tamer Ashour sharing the same event.
Both artists have developed particularly loyal audiences among fans of emotional and romantic music.
Elissa brings her Lebanese and pan-Arab musical identity, while Ashour represents one of the strongest contemporary Egyptian voices in romantic pop.
Their appearance together creates a cross-Arab musical experience that fits naturally into New Alamein’s growing reputation as a major summer entertainment destination. 🇪🇬🇱🇧🎶
📱 A Concert Made for Social Media
Major summer concerts are no longer limited to what happens on stage.
Fans now document their experiences through short videos, photographs and live reactions, helping concerts become social media events as well.
The Elissa and Tamer Ashour concert is expected to generate strong online engagement, particularly through audience videos of favorite songs and memorable moments.
Any surprise collaborations or special stage interactions could also become major talking points online. 📱🔥
⭐ New Alamein Strengthens Its Entertainment Identity
The concert comes as New Alamein continues to expand its summer calendar with music, entertainment, cultural and sporting events.
The Yalla Sahel initiative is designed around an extended summer program featuring concerts and other activities across the North Coast, creating a broader tourism and entertainment experience rather than focusing on individual events.
This strategy has helped position New Alamein as one of the region’s most prominent destinations for major summer concerts.
🔥 A Night of Romance and Music
The August 21 concert is shaping up to be one of the highlights of the 2026 summer season.
With Elissa and Tamer Ashour sharing the stage, fans can expect a night built around romance, powerful vocals, emotional lyrics and some of the most recognizable songs in contemporary Arabic pop. 🌊🎶❤️
As the concert approaches, anticipation continues to grow around the final setlists and whether the two stars will prepare any special surprises for the audience.
Follow the latest updates on the 2026 summer concert season and tell us: If you were attending, would you rather sing along to Elissa’s hits or Tamer Ashour’s songs? 👇🔥
