Live at the MCA: Sham El-Neseem
Schedule
Thu Apr 02 2026 at 07:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC+11:00Location
140 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000 | Pyrmont, NS
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As part of the Live at the MCA series, join a moonlit celebration of Sham El-Neseem – a festival dating back to ancient Egypt, celebrated across religions and backgrounds as a time of renewal and community.Move between live performances from Egyptian-Australian artists including singer-songwriter Mariam Sawires and hip-hop artist Kid Pharaoh, whose sounds draw on their heritage and contemporary expression. Gather with friends over Egyptian food and drinks, pause for traditional henna tattooing overlooking Sydney Harbour and experience the galleries as the evening unfolds around you.
Visit Wael Shawky’s monumental film Drama 1882, which transports the public to late 19th-century Alexandria through a powerful reimagining of history, adding another layer to an evening shaped by culture, community and contemporary art.
Live at the MCA brings Sham El-Neseem to the Museum in a vibrant program curated by queer Egyptian-Australian writer and presenter Daniel Nour.
Your ticket includes access to the program and all current MCA exhibitions.
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140 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, 140 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia, PyrmontEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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