Tamer Ashour Brings the Alexandria Summer Festival to a Close 🎤✨
The 23rd edition of the Alexandria Summer Festival has officially concluded at Bibliotheca Alexandrina following weeks of music, culture and artistic performances.
For several weeks, the library became a vibrant cultural destination that brought audiences together with Egyptian, Arab and international artists and creative talents.
Tamer Ashour performed the festival’s closing concert, marking his first appearance as the closing act of the event.
The singer performed several of his best-known songs, including “Hegeli Mawgou3,” “Tegy Netrahen,” “Oulolo Samah,” “Zekrayat Kedaba” and “Khalini Fi Hodnak,” while the audience enthusiastically sang along to his romantic repertoire. ❤️🎶
More Than 50 Events in One Festival 🌟
The 23rd edition was far more than a series of music concerts.
Held from August 6 to August 30, 2026, the festival featured more than 50 artistic and cultural events covering concerts, theater, cinema, dance, performances, workshops, seminars and artistic discussions.
The diversity of the program allowed the festival to attract different audiences rather than focusing exclusively on music lovers.
Massar Egbari Opens the Festival 🎸
The festival opened with a major concert by Egyptian alternative rock band Massar Egbari on the outdoor stage.
The band performed a selection of its popular songs, including “Nos El Hagat,” “Hawy,” “Sayad,” “Sahab,” “Mersal,” “Waheshni Sotak,” “Zayak Ana” and several other fan favorites.
The opening reflected one of the festival’s most important characteristics: combining established names with independent and alternative musical experiences.
Ali El Haggar Adds a Classic Egyptian Touch 🎼
The program also featured veteran Egyptian singer Ali El Haggar, whose concert attracted a large audience.
He performed several of his best-known songs, including “El Mal Wal Banoun,” “Fi Alb El Leil,” “Aho Da Elli Sar,” “Bent W Walad,” “Zay El Hawa,” “El Leil W Akhro,” “Arfa” and “Eskandarani.”
His participation added a strong connection to the history of Egyptian popular and classical song.
Omar Khairat, Hisham Abbas and Marwa Nagy 🎹
The musical program also included renowned composer Omar Khairat, accompanied by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Orchestra.
Singer Hisham Abbas and vocalist Marwa Nagy, accompanied by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Youth Orchestra, were also part of the festival’s diverse musical lineup.
Together, these performances demonstrated the festival’s ability to move between orchestral music, mainstream Egyptian pop and contemporary musical experiences.
Disco Misr, Wust El Balad and Al-Hadra 🎧
The festival also welcomed several independent and alternative music projects, including Disco Misr, Wust El Balad, Al-Hadra Sufi chanting group and Andromida.
The combination created a broad musical spectrum, ranging from electronic and youth-oriented sounds to alternative rock and traditional spiritual chanting.
This diversity helped the festival appeal to audiences with very different musical tastes.
Arab and International Participation 🌍
The international dimension of the festival extended beyond Egypt, with artistic participation and experiences connected to countries including Jordan, Syria, Germany, the Netherlands and the United States.
Such participation strengthened the festival’s role as a platform for cultural exchange and allowed audiences to discover artistic approaches from different cultural backgrounds.
Theater, Cinema and Dance 🎭🎬
Music was only one part of the festival.
The program also included theatrical performances, contemporary dance, traditional tanoura performances and other forms of live performance.
Cinema was another important component, with independent film screenings and discussions that gave audiences the opportunity to engage with filmmakers and explore different cinematic experiences.
Workshops Supporting Young Talent ✨
One of the festival’s strongest features was its focus on emerging talent.
Workshops covered areas such as acting, character development, improvisation and music, providing young participants with practical opportunities to improve their artistic skills.
The festival also hosted discussions about the development of independent music in Egypt and the beginnings of important contemporary musical projects.
Artistic Discussions and Creative Encounters 🎤
The cultural program included meetings with prominent figures from the Egyptian creative scene, including director Khaled Galal and songwriter Bahaa El Din Mohamed.
Such sessions offered audiences an opportunity to hear directly from experienced artists about their careers, creative approaches and experiences in the entertainment industry.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina as a Cultural Hub 📚✨
The 23rd edition once again demonstrated that Bibliotheca Alexandrina is more than a research and educational institution.
Throughout August, the library became a major cultural destination hosting music, theater, cinema, workshops and discussions.
The combination of its different venues, including the outdoor stage, created an environment where entertainment and culture could meet.
Tamer Ashour Ends the Festival on a High Note ❤️🎶
Choosing Tamer Ashour for the closing concert added a strong mainstream appeal to the final night.
His emotional and romantic songs connected strongly with the audience, who sang along to several of his most popular tracks.
Songs such as “Hegeli Mawgou3,” “Tegy Netrahen” and “Oulolo Samah” helped create a celebratory atmosphere that suited the closing night of a month-long festival.
A Major Summer Event for Alexandria 🌊
The conclusion of the 23rd edition reinforces the Alexandria Summer Festival’s position as one of the city’s major annual cultural and artistic events.
Its success is not measured only by the number of concerts or famous performers.
Its broader value lies in its ability to bring together major stars, independent artists, emerging talents, theater, cinema, dance and educational workshops under one program.
This combination has helped turn the festival into an annual summer destination for Alexandria residents and visitors.
Final Words 🤍
The Alexandria Summer Festival closed its 23rd edition with a major concert by Tamer Ashour after presenting more than 50 artistic and cultural events.
From Massar Egbari and Ali El Haggar to Omar Khairat, Hisham Abbas, Marwa Nagy, Disco Misr, Wust El Balad and Al-Hadra, the festival presented a wide range of Egyptian and international artistic experiences.
🎶 Although the 2026 edition has ended, the Alexandria Summer Festival continues to represent an important annual celebration of music, culture, creativity and live entertainment.
📱 Which performance did you enjoy most during this year’s festival? And do you think Tamer Ashour was the right choice for the closing concert? Share your opinion in the comments. ❤️
