What's On In Tunisia

Cheap flights from Jet2.com to Tunisia are perfect because there are regular events for tourists to get involved in. Below is a handful of the more popular ones. Unfortunately not all of them have their own independent website and some of those that do are written in Arabic. However, for more information you can contact the Tunisian National Tourist Office in London on 020 7224 5561 or email them at info@cometotunisia.co.uk

March

The Mediterranean Guitar Festival
Tunis
The annual event that takes place in Tunis is a celebration of international and Tunisian music. Various events run from numerous locations in Tunis. Visit www.festmedguitar.com for more information and contact details (may need translating).

April

Jazz In Carthage
Carthage
A must see event for all jazz enthusiasts as an eclectic array of artists come together to share their music with you. Visit www.jazzcarthage.com for more information (may need translating).

July 25th

Tunisia Republic Day
Public holiday where the country celebrates its independence achieved in 1956. Traditional activities, food and attire abounds. It is a lively affair with a string sense of family union throughout.

July

Powerboat P1 World Championship
Hammamet
The Championship takes place every year and sees 20 teams competing. It consists of seven rounds, the fourth of which is annually held in Tunisia at the popular resort of Hammamet. It is high octane racing and can be viewed from Yasmin Hammamet's Marina. Visit www.powerboatp1.com for all the news and information.

July-August

Dougga International Festival
Dougga Roman Amphitheatre
The worlds of classical and theatrical arts come together during the month long event. Highlights include watching a live performance in the ancient Dougga Roman Amphitheatre. Remember to take a cushion though!

July-August

International Festival of Carthage
This is Tunisia’s premier international arts event bringing together numerous forms of music and art for a quite intriguing spectacle. It also has a sister event in Hammamet.

9-24 October

Musiquat
This is where east meets west in music as artists from around the world descend on Tunisia to share their styles and approaches to music. Performances are at Ennejma Ezzahra, Tunisia's Centre for Arab and Mediterranean Music in Sidi Bou Said.

November-December

International Festival of the Oasis
A real traditional Tunisian treat with camel racing, storytelling and music. Numerous entertaining characters will flock to Tozeur to inspire audiences with their art.

 

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Useful facts on Tunisia

Population: 10,327,800

Size: 63,482sqm

Av Temp: 26°C between April-June. Reaches into the 40°C between July-Sept

Country dialling code: 00 216

Time zone: GMT

Language: Arabic/Tunisian Arabic

Currency: Tunisian Dinar

Useful information
Useful tel. no. for Tunisia

Emergency Number
(police / fire / ambulance):

197 / 198 / 190

Tourist Office:
216 71 840 622

Trains (SNCFT):
216 71 334 444

British Consulate:
216 71 108 779

Monastir Airport: 216 73 520 000

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