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Is Egypt Ready for Coldplay? Cairokee’s Stadium Concert Says Maybe

July 14, 2025
(Tobias Steinmaurer/APA/AFP)

For over two hours, more than 50,000 people filled Cairo International Stadium, singing along to a band that started over a decade ago on smaller, makeshift stages. Cairokee’s June 28 concert was more than a performance, it marked the first time an Egyptian band headlined at this scale, in a venue typically reserved for football matches and international tournaments. From early afternoon, crowds formed at the gates. By sundown, the stadium was packed, fans standing shoulder to shoulder across the pitch and the stands. Entry was largely organized, sound and visuals reached all corners of the space, and production quality matched the expectations set by global concerts. The lighting, camera work, and stage transitions kept attendees engaged from start to finish. It was a moment that suggested something simple but significant: Egypt may be ready. Not just for local talent in big spaces, but, for international names like Coldplay, acts with large audiences and complex production needs. In recent years, Egypt has hosted an increasing number of international names. DJs regularly perform across the country, and artists like Maroon 5, the Backstreet Boys, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers have…


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