Live at the MCA: Sham El-Neseem
Thursday 2 April from 5pm to 9pm
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.
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.
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.
Your ticket includes access to the program and all current MCA exhibitions.
The 2-for-1 ticket offer automatically applied to matching ticket types at checkout. Free for Members and under 18s.