# Hammamet International Festival 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hammamet-international-festival-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-13T09:39:23.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 60th edition of the Hammamet International Festival in Tunisia featured a diverse program of music and theater. The event included a comeback concert by Lebanese singer Melhem Zein on 6 August 2026, marking his return to the festival after eight years.

The theatrical segment of the festival included the production ‘Testostérone’, which examined patriarchal structures and male power dynamics. The segment concluded with the play ‘Le Jardin des amants’, directed by Moez Achouri, which explored Sufism, spirituality, and the tensions between religious freedom and state authority. The anniversary edition of the festival comprised 32 evenings of performances including music, dance, and theater.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Hammamet International Festival concludes theatrical segment with Sufi-themed play

Moez Achouri’s play ‘Le Jardin des amants’ concluded the theatrical portion of the 2026 Hammamet International Festival, exploring Sufism and the tension between spiritual belief and state authority.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hammamet-international-festival-concludes-theatrical-segment-with-sufi-themed-play

### 2026-08-07: Festival International de Hammamet 2026 showcases music star Melhem Zein and new play Testostérone

The 2026 Festival International de Hammamet saw Melhem Zein’s return concert and the debut of the play “Testostérone”, highlighting Tunisia’s vibrant music and theatre scene.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/festival-international-de-hammamet-2026-showcases-music-star-melhem-zein-and-new-play-testostrone

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Cite as: Hammamet International Festival 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hammamet-international-festival-2026