Sousse International Festival reveals full program for 67th edition

Sousse, Tunisia – The 67th edition of the Sousse International Festival will light up the Sidi Dhaher open-air theater from July 17 to August 15, 2026. Organizers unveiled a program packed with Tunisian talent, alongside a single international guest: the Beijing National Opera from China.

The festival, a cornerstone of the Sahel region's cultural and tourist calendar since its inception in 1958, will showcase a diverse lineup. Attendees can expect 14 musical performances, spanning symphonic, classical Arabic, and popular genres, as well as six theatrical productions. Notable Tunisian artists like Saber Rebaï and Lotfi Bouchnak are slated to perform.

The opening night will feature a collaboration between the Sousse Symphony Orchestra and the La Rachidia Association of Sousse. The closing ceremony will be led by the Sombati Arabic Music Troupe of Sousse. Ticket prices vary, with seats ranging from 15 to 60 Tunisian dinars for the stands and 25 to 70 dinars for chairs, depending on the artist's popularity. Physical ticketing is available at the Sidi Dhaher theater, the Sousse Municipal Theater, and partner establishments.