Events
Festivals, music and cultural events
Things to experience on the ground, with their place, their date and the right way to go. A date marked “to be confirmed” has not been announced yet: we only publish what is verified.
Music and festivals
To be confirmed
Carthage International Festival
Every summer · next edition to be confirmed
Concerts under the stars at the Roman Theatre of Carthage. The 60th edition ran from 16 July to 19 August 2026, with online ticketing.
To be confirmed
Hammamet International Festival
Every summer · next edition to be confirmed
A summer festival by the sea. The 60th edition ran from 11 July to 13 August 2026.
To be confirmed
El Jem Symphonic Music Festival
In summer · dates to be confirmed
El Jem Amphitheatre · See on the map
Symphonic music in the Roman amphitheatre of El Jem, one of the largest of the ancient world.
Tickets to be confirmedFind a stay nearby
To be confirmed
Tabarka Jazz Festival
In summer · dates to be confirmed
Jazz on the coral coast, beneath the Genoese fort. The town fills up fast in summer.
Tickets to be confirmedFind a stay nearby
Gatherings and traditions
Announced
International Sahara Festival
19 – 22 December 2026
The big gathering of Saharan traditions, in Douz at the edge of the desert. The 58th edition is being prepared.
Culture
Announced
Carthage Theatre Days
21 – 28 November 2026
Medina of Tunis · See on the map
Tunisia’s big theatre festival. Dates announced by the Ministry of Culture for the 27th edition.
Announced
Carthage Film Festival
12 – 19 December 2026
Medina of Tunis · See on the map
The continent’s oldest film festival, founded in 1966. The 37th edition takes place in December.
Outdoor circuits and music in the wild: we add these as soon as their organisers confirm them.
Created with love by Mehdi Maiez