Live in Tunisia

Few stages in the world carry the weight of Carthage. For nearly two thousand years, its stones have held music, poetry, and the memory of civilisations that met, flourished, and left their trace upon these shores. To perform here is to enter a living conversation between past and present — one that Sami Yusuf's music, rooted in the classical traditions of a shared civilisational heritage, was made for.

This historic debut brings Sami Yusuf to the festival's landmark 60th edition, performing alongside the Fons Sophiae Collective — the world music orchestra he founded, uniting masters of living traditions from China, Spain, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, the UK, France, Morocco, and beyond.

"This is not simply a stage — it is a place where history itself listens. Tunisia holds a special place in my heart, and to stand before its people, in a theatre that has witnessed centuries of beauty, is a gift I do not take lightly. I look forward to this evening with immense joy."

— Sami Yusuf

📍 Tunis — Ancient Roman Theatre of Carthage