Carthage Musical Days

أيام قرطاج الموسيقية

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MusicTunis
Dates3–10 October 2026Confirmed listing
Duration8 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsJMC positions itself less as a headliner
Language["ar"]Currency: TND
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Carthage Musical Days in Tunis

Carthage Musical Days, known as the Journees Musicales de Carthage or JMC, is a Tunis-based music showcase created in 2010 to spotlight emerging Tunisian, African, and Middle Eastern talent. Its tenth edition ran January 18-24, 2025, animating the city with concerts and street performances, with an eleventh edition planned for October 2026.

When the Journees Musicales de Carthage launched in 2010, Tunisian musicians already had access to established performance stages, but relatively few platforms built specifically to identify and export new talent before it reached that level.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

JMC positions itself less as a headliner festival and more as a discovery platform and export launchpad: its core mission is finding new musical talent, primarily Tunisian but also drawn from across Africa and the Middle East, and connecting those artists with international industry professionals who can help them reach markets abroad

02

The mystery stays covered

The format reflects that mission directly, combining six main concerts with more than fifteen showcase sets built around emerging acts, plus street performances staged along Habib Bourguiba Avenue that pull the festival out of concert halls and into Tunis's most symbolic public boulevard

03

The city starts moving

Few Tunisian music events combine an artist-development mandate with this kind of public, street-level presence in the capital

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

JMC continues Tunisia's tradition of state and independently backed platforms for launching new musical talent

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and its use of Habib Bourguiba Avenue

The sacred route

Living ritual

the site of major national demonstrations including the 2011 revolution

The local code

Living ritual

ties the festival to the avenue's broader role as the country's central public stage

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

3–10 October 2026

Getting around

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

What to wear

Casual wear suits the daytime street performances on Habib Bourguiba Avenue; smarter casual is common for evening concerts in indoor venues, and a light jacket helps for cooler January...

Safety

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

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Tunis, 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 map36.82 N, 10.17 EOpen in Google Maps

Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia

Nearest airportTUN — Tunis Carthage
TransportUse Tunis transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Tunis, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tunis via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tunis, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearCasual wear suits the daytime street performances on Habib Bourguiba Avenue; smarter casual is common for evening concerts in indoor venues, and a light jacket helps for cooler January evenings if the edition runs in winter as in 2025.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 Carthage Musical Days?

Carthage Musical Days is listed for 3–10 October 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Carthage Musical Days take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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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.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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SourceSource link available
Listed dates3–10 October 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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