# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Live at the MCA: Sham El-Neseem
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 am – Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pyrmont/live-at-the-mca-sham-el-neseem/200029810794856
- **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, performances, festivals, music, exhibitions, fine-arts, theatre, literary-art, dance
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Pyrmont
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 140 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
- **lat**: -33.85995
- **long**: 151.20904
- **full address**: 140 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, 140 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia, Pyrmont

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Live at the MCA: Sham El-Neseem being held?
  - **A:** Live at the MCA: Sham El-Neseem takes place on Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 am to Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am at 140 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, 140 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia, Pyrmont.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Live at the MCA: Sham El-Neseem?
  - **A:** Live at the MCA: Sham El-Neseem is organized by Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Museum of Contemporary Art Australia's events?
  - **A:** Museum of Contemporary Art Australia has 101+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Museum of Contemporary Art Australia has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Live at the MCA: Sham El-Neseem is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pyrmont, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Live at the MCA: Sham El-Neseem sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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