Cairo or Red Sea, Cairo or Red Sea - where will you be when 2022 rolls in? The Red Sea has become the new ‘it-spot’ for the end-of-year extravaganzas, hosting all kinds of bashes and wild party concepts. On the other hand, Cairo hasn’t stopped being the nightlife capital of Egypt, and this year it’s got a few surprises up its sleeve. From black-tie cabaret soirées to techno bangers, 2021’s selection of NYE celebrations is giving us major FOMO…

CABARET SOIRÉE | Venture Lifestyle (@venturelifestyle_)

CUBIX Gouna, El Gouna- Friday 31st of December

Adding a festive flair to the classic Egyptian cabaret experience, Venture Lifestyle is kicking off the New Year with a glitzy affair at CUBIX Gouna, featuring performances by Ruby, Disco Misr, Mahmoud El Esseily, and DJ Sam, alongside famous dancer Badra.

MATHAME | Venture Lifestyle (@venturelifestyle_)

CUBIX Gouna, El Gouna - Thursday 30th of December

At the forefront of the techno scene, Italian duo Mathame has electrified audiences around the world. Now, with the help of some of Egypt’s hottest DJs Abou Samra and Tourkey & Selim, Mathame is ringing in the New Year with a massive rave.

NEW YEAR’S WEEKEND | byGanz (@byganzextraordinaire)

Somabay Red Sea, El Gouna - Thursday 30th of December - Saturday 1st of January

During their part to turn the Red Sea into the party destination of the New Year, byGanz is pulling out all the stops with a three-day weekend, featuring live shows from Lio Ibiza, Hakim, KIKI’s resident DJs KZ & Cake, and Seif Nashed.

THE HAPPY TOWN | El Gouna (@elgounaredsea)

Villa Coconut, El Gouna - Friday 31st of December

Popping with colour and just a flair of eccentricity, ‘The Happy Town’ is embracing the new year with ecstatic music from Harfoush’s snazzy jazz melodies to the pumping beats of resident DJs Ahmed Eid and Hesham Salama at El Gouna’s Villa Coconut.

KATER BLAU ON TOUR | Nacelle (@nacelle_)

The Venue, El Gouna - Thursday 30th of December

In partnership with Kater Blau, one of Berlin’s most legendary clubs, party organizer Nacelle is bringing some European flair to our new year celebrations. A slew of seasoned European DJs will be spinning the decks at El Gouna’s The Venue, including the likes of Pauli Pocket, Mimi Love, and Loulli.

2022 NYE BEATS |Cairo Jazz Club (@cairojazzclub)

Cairo Jazz Club, Cairo - Friday, 31st of December

Greek house sensation HeavyPins is getting behind the decks, splitting the bill with Dj & visual artist Austin who will warm up the crowd with some energetic bangers. Expect a jam-packed evening brimming with the spirit of the season at the OG CJC.

TICK شكTOCK I Cairo Jazz Club 610 (@cjc610)

Cairo Jazz Club 610, Cairo - Friday 31st of December

Ring in the New Year with some old tunes as CJC takes you on a nostalgic ride back to your childhood wit major ‘Melody Hits’ vibes. Egyptian pop stars Mohamed Fouad and Abou El Leef will be belting out all the hits to usher in 2022.

AMAZONIA | The Smokery (@thesmokeryevents)

SIA, El Gouna - Friday 31st of December

Gouna’s latest addition is a boho-chic wonderland called SIA, and for NYE it’s getting all dressed up in lush botanicals and ornate decor, transforming the place into a private whimsical forest. The night will take party goers on an adventure through the clubbing capitals of the world with world renowned performers.

WEGZ NYE CONCERT | Amazon Entertainment Agency (@amazonentertainments)

Family Park, Cairo - Friday 31st of December

Rapper Wegz is giving his fans something to celebrate this year with another massive concert this time at Family Park. After pulling a few exciting stunts earlier this year - like featuring the largest CGI screen in the Middle East in one of his concerts - who knows what he has in plan for the final hurrah.