Part of Cairo's National Cultural Centre, the opera house stages regular performances by the Cairo Opera, the Cairo Symphony, and visiting musicians. For true opera fans, the on-site museum displays a collection of rare photos, documents, and concert brochures chronicling the history of the Khedivial Opera House, as well as jewelry, costumes, and musical scores from the opera Aida (written for the inauguration of the original building). In addition to the 1,200-seat Main Hall, performances are hosted in an open-air theater, a Roman-style amphitheater, and a few smaller venues within the complex.
Some guided tours of Cairo pass by the opera house, and you can purchase show tickets online.