History :Roman theater in Carthage built in the mid-second century, and its properties rests upon a hill without having to rely on them, so that Madarjha based on a complex system of cellars make it safe from Alrjat floor. The increase in the theatrical skits, this was a space receives several literary events. It has been able to Apuleius famous throw a lot of speeches and effects ... It was founded by the Tunisian Ministry of Cultural Affairs to bring foreign productions to Tunisia and to introduce the Tunisian public to the cultures of the West.

What , Where and when the festival of Carthage :

The international festival of carthage is an annual music festival taking place in July

and August since 1964 in the coastal city of Carthage ( Tunisia )

One of the Arab, African and world's most important festivals . The International Festival of Carthage features classical music, jazz, folk music, theater, films, and ballet . Housed in the ancient theater of Carthage . Restored in the early XXe century . Has a capacity of 7500 spectators .

The Festival will open with the Russian Red Army Choir and will close with the Fire of Anatolia in Turkey. Between the two will be an exciting program, rich and varied, including acts such as One Republic (United States), the Paris Opera Ballet Beijing (China), George Benson, Tsunami, theater Fadhel Jaïbi El Hadhra Fadhel Jaziri, Cheb Khaled, Zied Gharsa, Lebanese singer Majda Roumi, Jean-Michel Jarre, the pope of electronic music .

The two-month Carthage Festival is held concurrently with the Festival of Hammamet, which also includes performances of music, dance, folklore, and theater in an open-air setting.

International Festival of Hammamet is demonstrated cultural and artistic held in Hammamet International Cultural Center during the months of July / August of each year. The first session of it in the summer of 1966. Considered the second most important cultural festival after Tunisian Carthage International Festival.

Festival of Hammamet :

This summer, artists, groups and internationally renowned companies from around the world will delight the public