Tunisia Live Events
Roman amphitheatre concerts, Saharan festivals, and Mediterranean culture
Tunisia's live events calendar is anchored by the Carthage International Festival — one of the Arab world's greatest cultural events — and the extraordinary Douz Sahara Festival.
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Carthage International Festival
World-class concerts in a 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheatre overlooking the Gulf of Tunis
The Carthage International Festival is the Arab world's oldest international arts festival — a 6-week summer festival of music, theatre, and dance held in the extraordinary Roman amphitheatre of Carthage.
Event Highlights
- Roman amphitheatre — 2,000 years old, 10,000 capacity
- World-class international and Arab artists
- Gulf of Tunis as a backdrop
- One of the Arab world's most prestigious cultural events
- Founded in 1964
What to Do There
- Attend a concert in the Roman amphitheatre
- See an Arab music performance
- Explore the Carthage ruins before the show
- Watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tunis
- Visit Sidi Bou Said after the show
Event Info
Next Event
July–August annually
Location
Roman Amphitheatre of Carthage, Tunisia
Duration
6 weeks
Ticket Price
From 20 TND (£5) to 150 TND (£37)
Travel Tips
- ·Take the TGM train from Tunis to Carthage-Hannibal (30 minutes)
- ·Book tickets for major performances well in advance
- ·Bring a light jacket for the evening
Douz Sahara Festival
Camel racing, falconry, and Bedouin culture at the gateway to the Sahara
The Douz Sahara Festival is Tunisia's most distinctive cultural event — a 4-day celebration of Bedouin culture with camel racing, falconry, and traditional music at the edge of the Grand Erg Oriental.
Event Highlights
- Camel racing in the Saharan sand
- Falconry displays
- Traditional music and dance of the Saharan tribes
- Camel market — one of the largest in North Africa
- Grand Erg Oriental as a backdrop
What to Do There
- Watch the camel racing
- See the falconry displays
- Explore the camel market
- Watch traditional music and dance
- Take a camel trek into the dunes
Event Info
Next Event
December annually
Location
Douz, Tunisia
Duration
4 days
Ticket Price
Free or very cheap for most events
Travel Tips
- ·Douz is 5 hours from Tunis by bus or car
- ·December is the best time to visit the Sahara
- ·Combine with the troglodyte villages of Matmata
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