Tunisia — Events
International Festival of the Sahara
December 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
The International Festival of the Sahara is a long-standing event, celebrating Saharan culture through a mixture of dance, live performance, craft fairs, displays and exhibitions. It is set on the fringe of the desert itself.
Hammamet International Festival
June 30, 2012 - August 30, 2012
A wide variety of international performances of music and theater.
Kharja Festival
June 30, 2012 - August 30, 2012
Sufi brotherhoods gather for a procession up to the shrine of the local Muslim saint after whom the village is named.
Carthage International Festival
June 30, 2012 - August 30, 2012
Tunisia’s largest cultural festival with music, dance, theater and art amid the ancient ruins of Carthage.
Festival d’Epervier
July 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012
The Festival d’Epervier is a four-day celebration of falconry, with regular demonstrations alongside live music, food stalls and a large market. Sparrowhawks are traditionally trained for the festival before being released.
The Carthage Festival
July 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
The Carthage Festival is one of the most important arts and cultural events in North Africa, drawing a mix of local and international performers to Tunisia over a period of several weeks.
International Festival of Bizerte
July 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
The four-week festival explores the traditions and rich heritage of this ancient city. Aimed mainly at tourists, the festival program includes musical performances, food exhibitions, talks, seminars and cultural demonstrations.
Tunis Medina Festival
July 31, 2012 - September 29, 2012
Running since the early 1980s, the Tunis Medina Festival takes place in the capital during evening over Ramadan, featuring musical acts and film screenings from a wide range of different countries.
