Darb 1718

Darb 1718 Contemporary Art and Culture Centre is an Egyptian non-profit organization founded in 2008. Darb 1718 includes a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces that host different art mediums and cultural events in the heart of Old Cairo.

Darb 1718 is a total of two art exhibition spaces, a dance and concert stage, gardens, rooftops and outdoor cinema for independent film screenings. Darb 1718 provides workshops, programs and initiatives to accompany and mentor emerging artists and offers them a space to exhibit their work alongside established artists. Darb 1718 does this while engaging with various social and cultural groups in the Fustat community in the middle of the Pottery Village.

Where to find us

Darb 1718 Contemporary Art and Culture Center
Kasr El Sham3 Street
Al Fakhareen – Old Cairo
Behind the Hanging Church and Amr Mosque
GPS Coordinate: 30.003204,31.231738
Tel:+2 23 610 511

Nearest Metro Station : Mary Girgis (3 mins walk to Darb 1718)

Open :
Saturday – Thursday 11.00 a.m.–10.00 p.m.
Friday 04:00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.