# Journées Musicales de Carthage festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/journes-musicales-de-carthage-festival
> Updated: 2026-10-02T13:59:03.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The 11th edition of the Journées Musicales de Carthage (JMC) is scheduled to take place in Tunisia from October 3 to October 10, 2026. The festival features 26 shows involving artists from various nations, including Tunisia, Morocco, Palestine, Egypt, Senegal, Chad, and several European and Latin American countries.

Planned activities include performances at the Cité de la Culture, outdoor stages on Avenue Habib Bourguiba, and regional concerts. The festival also incorporates a professional component through the JMC Market, offering workshops and masterclasses. A new initiative, ‘Les Journées musicales de Carthage dans les prisons’, includes musical activities held in correctional facilities, such as the El Mghira juvenile rehabilitation center.

The program includes diverse musical styles, ranging from the opening project ‘Dendri Stambeli’ to the OBOS (One Band, One Sound) project by Tunisian rapper VIPA. The festival is set to conclude on October 10 with a performance by Syrian singer Faia Younan.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Journées musicales de Carthage launches 11th edition in Tunisia

The 11th edition of the Journées musicales de Carthage has launched in Tunisia, featuring artists from 15 countries and new initiatives like prison performances and hip-hop brass band shows.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/journes-musicales-de-carthage-launches-11th-edition-in-tunisia

### 2026-09-30: Journées Musicales de Carthage 2026 begins October 3

The 11th Journées Musicales de Carthage (JMC 2026) runs from October 3 to 10 in Tunisia, featuring 26 shows from diverse international artists and professional workshops.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/journes-musicales-de-carthage-2026-begins-october-3

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