Actor Hussein Fahmi, President of Cairo International Film Festival, announced the addition of Tahrir Cinema and Zawya Cinema to the list of screening venues hosting the films of the 47th edition of the festival, held from November 11 to 20, 2026, coinciding with the fiftieth anniversary of its inaugural edition in 1976.
This came during the festival’s press conference held this afternoon, October 11, at Sofitel Downtown Nile – Cairo.
The addition of Tahrir Cinema and Zawya Cinema comes within the framework of the keenness of Cairo International Film Festival to expand the scope of its screenings, provide more opportunities for audiences to watch the participating films across its various competitions and sections, and enhance the festival’s presence in a number of cinemas and cultural centers in the capital.
The list of venues hosting the activities of the 47th edition of Cairo International Film Festival includes the following locations:
Main Hall – Egyptian Opera House.
Small Hall – Egyptian Opera House.
Hanager Theatre – Egyptian Opera House.
Hanager Cinema – Egyptian Opera House.
Creativity Center – Egyptian Opera House.
Zamalek Cinema (1) and (2).
Ewart Hall – American University.
Zawya Cinema.
Tahrir Cinema.
VOX Cinemas Mall of Egypt.
VOX Cinemas City Centre Almaza.
This expansion reflects the festival’s direction towards enhancing communication with the public and diversifying cinematic screening spaces, accommodating the packed program of films and events. It grants cinema enthusiasts multiple opportunities to follow the latest Egyptian, Arab, and international cinematic productions, alongside special screenings, parallel programs, and cinematic classics.
Cairo International Film Festival is one of the oldest festivals in the Arab world and Africa, and the only one in the region to hold an « A » category classification from the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) in Paris. The festival was founded in 1976 and is held annually under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture.
