International Festival of Carthage
Organized in the Roman Theatre of Carthage, the International Festival of Carthage (FIC) is Tunisia’s most prestigious and phenomenal festival and is considered one of the Arab, African and world’s biggest and most important festivals. It is an annual event that graces Tunisia with a variety of concerts and artistic shows extending over the months of July and August.
The marvelous monument of the Carthage Amphitheatre, which dates back to the 2nd century AD.
Back in the ancient times, it was mainly used for theatre presentations and various other cultural events. Vandalized in the 5th century, the actual Amphitheatre was put back to use at the end of the 19th century. The International Festival of Carthage was created back in 1964, which makes it to date the oldest annual event of its kind that is still active in Africa.
Being the oldest continuously operating annual cultural event on the continent, the International Festival of Carthage is Tunisia’s most prestigious and phenomenal festival and is considered one of the Arab, African and world’s most important festivals.
- Location: Carthage, Tunisia
- Date: July
