Carthage Theatre Days

أيام قرطاج للمسرح

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Arts & CultureTunis
DatesDates TBA · Usually AutumnCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival shares its biennial rhythm with
Language["ar"]Currency: TND
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Carthage Theatre Days in Tunis

Carthage Theatre Days, known as JTC, is a biennial theatre festival founded in Tunis in 1983 by Tunisia's Ministry of Cultural Affairs, ranking among the oldest and most prestigious theatre festivals in the Arab world and Africa. Its 26th edition alone brought more than eighty performances to Tunis stages.

Carthage Theatre Days, known by its French acronym JTC for Journees Theatrales de Carthage, was created in 1983 by Tunisia's Ministry of Cultural Affairs and has grown into one of the oldest and most respected theatre festivals in both the Arab world and Africa.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival shares its biennial rhythm with the Carthage Film Days, alternating years so the two flagship Tunisian arts festivals do not compete for organizational resources or audience attention, a structural pairing that has held since JTC's 1983 founding by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs

02

The mystery stays covered

Its 26th edition alone featured more than eighty performances drawn from Tunisia, the wider Arab world, Africa, and international companies, positioning the festival as a genuine meeting space for experimentation and critical reflection among Arab, African, and Mediterranean theater-makers rather than a purely domestic showcase

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival continues Tunisia's post-independence tradition of using state-supported theater festivals to build cultural connections across the Arab world and Africa

Water and renewal

Living ritual

alternating with the Carthage Film Days as a shared biennial rhythm established at its founding in 1983

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Autumn

Getting around

For Carthage Theatre Days, plan transport around the exact Tunis venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual to smart-casual attire is appropriate for most performances, with slightly more formal dress fitting for opening night and tribute ceremonies.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Carthage Theatre Days, stay near the part of Tunis you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ar"] · TND

Family friendly

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Interactive map36.82 N, 10.17 EOpen in Google Maps

Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia

Nearest airportTUN — Tunis Carthage
TransportFor Carthage Theatre Days, plan transport around the exact Tunis venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Carthage Theatre Days, stay near the part of Tunis you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Carthage Theatre Days?

Carthage Theatre Days is listed for Multiple months · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Carthage Theatre 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?

Autumn 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?

Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia

Is it family friendly?

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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.

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