TotalEnergies backs 60th Carthage Festival as Tunisia celebrates cultural heritage

TotalEnergies Marketing Tunisie has renewed its historic partnership with the Festival International de Carthage, confirming support for the 60th edition slated for 16 July–19 August 2026. The sponsorship is presented as a key pillar of the company's corporate‑social‑responsibility strategy, highlighting investments of roughly 100 million dinars over the past three years and the creation of a dedicated stand for festival‑goers.

The festival, marking both the 60th anniversary of the event and the 69th Republic Day, faced criticism for a programme that many felt lacked originality. Observers noted a modest audience, with performances by Angélique Kidjo and the Tunisian National Orchestra under maestro Youssef Belhani delivering a conventional repertoire rather than a specially‑crafted celebration.