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Carthage music festival returns with focus on Tunisia’s local artists
The Carthage Music Festival held its 11th edition in Tunis after a break of nearly two years.
Its audience was mainly young people, and a packed 1,800-seat hall watched Tunisian rapper VIPA perform with 20 musicians.
Other acts included Saharage, which combines heavy metal with North African sounds, and Molka Aouij, whose show mixes Arabic music, electronic and pop music, dance and visual storytelling.
The festival featured 26 groups from 15 countries, selected from 378 applications.
At least 60% of the artists were Tunisian, reflecting the event’s focus on the local music scene.
The festival’s return restored its place in the cultural life of Tunisia’s capital, but no plans for a future edition were given.
The Carthage Music Festival returned for its eleventh edition after a hiatus of nearly two years.
The festival featured 26 groups selected from 378 applications, with at least 60 per cent of the artists being Tunisian.
Performances included Tunisian rapper VIPA with 20 musicians at the Théâtre de l’Opéra.
Other highlights included Saharage’s mix of heavy metal and North African sounds and Molka Aouij’s “Back To My Roots” show.
The festival’s audience was made up mainly of young people.
- Who
- The Carthage Music Festival and its performers, including Tunisian artists.
- What
- The festival returned for its eleventh edition, featuring 26 groups and a focus on local artists.
- When
- October 2026. The exact festival dates are not stated.
- Where
- Tunis, Tunisia, including the Théâtre de l’Opéra.
- Why
- The edition put its faith in Tunisia’s local music scene and highlighted its artists and performers.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
One Band One Sound’ is a collective album, a group project where we were missing one member from the line-up, the audience,
Through our songs, we tell the story of a somewhat imaginary, apocalyptic future in which there has been a step backwards, whilst at the same time being technologically advanced,
My inspiration comes mainly from Tunisia, from our roots. I’ve tried to showcase and really highlight our artists, our potential, and our outstanding performers,
The Carthage Music Festival returned with its eleventh edition.
The festival’s eleventh edition showcased Tunisian artists and groups from 15 countries.
- Edition
- 11th
- Groups
- 26 selected from 378 applications
- Tunisian artists
- At least 60 per cent of performers
- Countries
- 15
- VIPA performance
- 20 musicians at the Théâtre de l’Opéra
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