Tunis hosts 27th Theatre Days from November 21
12 productions from 11 Arab and African countries will compete for the Golden Tanit award.
Tunis will host the 27th edition of the Journées théâtrales de Carthage (JTC) from November 21 to 28, 2026. The event, presented at the Cité de la culture, aims to connect Arab, African, and international theatre scenes while focusing on training and future discussions. The festival's artistic director, Slim Sanhaji, described this edition as a "harvest event" reflecting collective work and collaborations.
The official competition will feature 12 productions from 11 countries, including Senegal, Lebanon, Egypt, and Morocco, alongside Tunisia's two entries: "Tchaïka" by Moez Mrabet and "Les Couloirs de la peur" by Mohamed Dhia Mansouri. An international symposium on theatre financing and production systems in the Arab world will take place from November 22 to 24.
The opening night on November 21 will feature "Soleil d’Orient… Une seule terre, un seul cœur," a performance from Syria by the Enana troupe. The jury for the competition will be chaired by former Tunisian Minister of Culture, Abderraouf El Basti.
Why it mattersTunisian theatre professionals and artists will participate in and be recognized at this major regional festival.