Arena Market: Egypt
Located in New Cairo, Al Manara Arena boasts a seating capacity of over 20,000, making it one of the largest enclosed live music venues in North Africa
It regularly plays host to Egypt’s top artists and large-scale cultural events, offering attendees a professional indoor experience with tiered seating, the latest production capabilities, and central accessibility.
The venue’s marquee act is Amr Diab, Egypt’s pop icon, who has played multiple sold-out concerts at the arena in recent years. Most recently, Diab headlined Manara Live Vol. 3 in February 2025, in support of his latest album. Ticket prices for that event ranged from EGP650 to EGP1,250.
However, Al Manara Arena has yet to establish consistent appeal among international touring acts. The last major global name to perform there was Akon in September 2022, whose appearance several years ago was widely publicised but has not yet been followed by a wave of similar bookings.
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