Entertainment in Aswan

Aswan, lying at a distance of 61 kms from Luxor, has a relaxed ambience and is less crowded than Luxor and Cairo. Aswan has a typical Nubian atmosphere and the nightlife scene is not that pulsating. This calm place nestled on the banks of the Nile River offers more options for sightseeing, shopping curios in the vibrant markets, and river cruises, felucca rides, cultural performances and et cetera.

During the day you can go for felucca rides to visit the nearby islands of Aswan and you may also cruise across the Nile River, go swimming, or take a boat and go in search of the alligators.
In the evenings round the region of the Corniche and bazaar, you will find Nubian performances taking place. Listen to this local music and watch live performances in many restaurants or hotels in Aswan. You will also enjoy the Sound and Light Show at Philae in Aswan. Sometimes Nubian stars like Hassan Jazuli and Khitr al-Atar also visit the place and if you are lucky enough then you can also watch their performances.
In Aswan there is always music in the air and you can hear sounds of music from the cafes and backstreets or at the Ferial Gardens.

There is very little Night clubs outside the hotels and resorts of Aswan.
If you want to have a drink then head towards the The Tower Bar which is situated on the the12th floor of the Aswan Oberoi Hotel in Aswan. From this bar you can get a bird's eye view of the Nile River and the Aswan. There is also a nightclub at the New Cataract hotels, which offer Nubian and Western music. The Isis Hotel also has a night disco.

There are no cinemas or theatres in Aswan, but the superb performances by a folk-dance troupe of Aswan at the Palace of Culture on the Corniche, provides a major source of entertainment. The dance troupe performs the illustrious Nubian tahtib (stick dancing), songs depicting village life and events like wedding and harvest festivals. These performances takes place everyday from October to May from 9.30-11pm, excepting Fridays.