Sicca Jazz

مهرجان الكاف للجاز

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MusicLe Kef
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsWhat sets Sicca Jazz apart is its setting
Language["ar"]Currency: TND
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Sicca Jazz in Le Kef

Sicca Jazz is an annual international jazz festival held each spring inside the Kasbah citadel of Le Kef, a hilltop town in northwestern Tunisia. Founded in 2016 and named after the town's Roman-era name, Sicca Veneria, the festival pairs touring jazz and world-music artists with Tunisian musicians across four days of ticketed concerts, a free open-air stage, and industry showcases in the municipal garden.

Le Kef sits on a limestone spur in northwestern Tunisia, close to the Algerian border, its Kasbah citadel visible for miles across the surrounding valleys.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets Sicca Jazz apart is its setting: performances take place within the stone walls of an Ottoman-era Kasbah perched above the valleys of the Tell region, so the acoustics and backdrop are inseparable from the music

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival has hosted internationally recognized artists such as oud player and composer Anouar Brahem and British-Bahraini trumpeter Yazz Ahmed, giving a town of roughly 40,000 people a program that draws serious touring jazz names rather than tribute acts

03

The city starts moving

Its opening night is timed to April 30, the eve of International Jazz Day, linking a small northwestern Tunisian town to a global jazz calendar

04

The water draws everyone in

A dedicated professional showcase space in the municipal garden also positions it as a launchpad for emerging regional musicians, not just a concert series

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Le Kef takes its festival name from Sicca Veneria

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the town's Roman and Punic-era name tied to a former temple of Venus

The sacred route

Living ritual

anchoring the festival's identity in the town's layered Numidian

The local code

Living ritual

Ottoman and French colonial history

Tradition 5

Living ritual

Staging concerts inside the Kasbah

Tradition 6

Living ritual

a fortress rebuilt under Ottoman and later French rule

Tradition 7

Living ritual

deliberately puts contemporary jazz in dialogue with centuries of local heritage rather than treating the citadel as a neutral concert hall

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Use Le Kef transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Casual and layered: warm days and cool stone-walled evenings in Le Kef call for a light jacket or shawl after sunset, comfortable flat shoes for the Kasbah's uneven cobbles and steps, and...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Le Kef, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["ar"] · TND

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map36.17 N, 8.70 EOpen in Google Maps

Le Kef, Le Kef, Tunisia

Nearest airportAAE — Annaba Rabah Bitat
TransportUse Le Kef transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Le Kef, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Le Kef via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Le Kef, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearCasual and layered: warm days and cool stone-walled evenings in Le Kef call for a light jacket or shawl after sunset, comfortable flat shoes for the Kasbah's uneven cobbles and steps, and modest, breathable clothing typical of a conservative inland Tunisian town outside the concert areas.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Tunisia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Sicca Jazz?

Sicca Jazz is listed for Past edition: 30 April–3 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Sicca Jazz take place?

The festival is listed in Le Kef, Tunisia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Le Kef, Le Kef, Tunisia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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