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Tunisia announces prestigious lineup for 60th Carthage Festival

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 60th Carthage International Festival will feature prominent Arab and international musicians, including Mayada El Hennawy, Cheb Khaled, and Majida Roumi.
  • The festival, held at the Roman Theatre of Carthage, marks a special program with returns and first-time appearances, including Sami Yusuf.
  • Tunisian artist Saber Rebaï will open the event, which celebrates the festival's 60th anniversary, with ticket sales opening soon.

Tunisia is set to host a star-studded 60th edition of the Carthage International Festival, featuring a prestigious lineup of Arab and international music icons. The anniversary event, taking place at the historic Roman Theatre of Carthage, promises an exceptional program celebrating both the festival's legacy and new talent.

Headlining the festival are renowned artists such as Syrian singer Mayada El Hennawy, Algerian icon Cheb Khaled, and Lebanese vocalist Majida Roumi. Notably, Sami Yusuf will make his debut performance on the Carthage stage. The festival's opening night will be headlined by Tunisian artist Saber Rebaï, marking the 60th anniversary of one of the Mediterranean's oldest and most esteemed cultural gatherings.

This edition highlights significant returns for artists after long absences. Mayada El Hennawy rejoins the Tunisian stage after 21 years, Cheb Khaled after a hiatus since 2016, and Majida El Roumi after her last performance in 2018. The lineup also includes Benin's Angélique Kidjo and Tunisian singer Nébiha Karaouli, alongside a diverse selection of regional and international performers.

Preparations are underway, with an official press conference scheduled for July 7 at the Musée chrétien primitif de Carthage to unveil the full program and organizational details. Ticket sales are expected to open shortly through dedicated online platforms.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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