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Jennifer Lopez will make a comeback concert in Egypt's Sharm El Sheikh on July 6

Jennifer Lopez will make a comeback concert in Egypt's Sharm El Sheikh on July 6

Egypt Today28-04-2025

Jennifer Lopez is making a long-awaited return to Egypt after a 6-year hiatus, since her last electrifying shows in Alamein and the North Coast.
Lopez has officially announced a major live performance in Sharm El-Sheikh on July 6 as part of her international tour, which will span Arab and global cities.
Her tour will run from July 1 to August 3, with stops in Antalya, Istanbul, Sharm El-Sheikh, Vigo, Cádiz, Madrid, Barcelona, Kazakhstan, Abu Dhabi, and more.

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