Tunisia’s Arab TV Festival Begins: What to Expect in Tunis and Hammamet
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The Arab Post
- . September 22, 2026
- . Update: September 22, 2026 4:44 pm
The 26th edition of Tunisia’s Arab TV Festival has officially begun, marking the cultural scene in the region.Tunisia’s Arab TV Festival, 26th edition, has launched the cultural scene of the region from September 21st to 24th, 2026. This huge event, organized by the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) and the Tunisian Ministry of Cultural affairs, is a fusion between traditional broadcasting and the digital future. The 2026 Arab Radio and Television Festival is titled “Where Image Pulses and Future Echoes”, and will attract the best media industry representatives, tech innovators and artists to the lively cities of Tunis and Hammamet. This is an exhaustive list of the area’s biggest AV spectacle.
Unveiling the 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival
This festival is considered to be the best date for the Arab audiovisual sector to converge. This year’s awards are worth more than ever with more than 450 entrants and 320 competitive entries competing for a total prize of about $87,000.
Opening Night at the Carthage Amphitheatre
They started with music and celebration on September 21 in the historic Carthage Amphitheatre in Tunis. During the grand opening ceremony, Syrian star Nassif Zeytoun and Iraqi artist Rahma Riad performed impressive shows. The evening was also an homage to great names in Arab cinema, TV and radio, in order to cultivate a spirit of profound cultural respect prior to the business of contemporary media that was the theme of the festival.
Key Highlights for Media Professionals in Tunis and Hammamet
The big artistic events are held in Tunis and the coastal resort town of Yasmine Hammamet is the commercial and technological hub of the festival.
The Technology Exhibition and Program Market
The huge ASBU Exhibition for Technology and Equipment is one of the most popular attractions for worldwide visitors. The huge trade show spans an area of approximately 2,500 sq metres with more than 85 stalls exhibiting the latest technology in broadcasting, streaming and digital production. The Programme Market offers a flexible environment for negotiations between content creators and distributors for deals, trading regional content and securing profitable future collaborations.
Panel Discussions and Industry Trends
The professional program in Yasmine Hammamet explicitly responds to the quick and shifting evolution of the audiences’ use of media. Global broadcasting entities such as The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) and WorldDAB have been monitoring digital audio trends and have concluded that a critical issue for public broadcasters is to stay on top of the game.It’s essential for public broadcasters to keep abreast of digital audio trends, according to insights gained by global broadcasting organisations, such as the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) and WorldDAB. This year’s seminars address the key industry shifts needed, such as:
- In this talk, attendees will learn how to develop a successful podcast, discover the latest trends in content, and understand the influence of podcasting.
- The conference is “Audiences and Content Creation: From Reception to Partnership”.
- Tourism Media: Reporting the event and generating tourism destinations
- Promoting Anniversaries and Artistic Excellence.
Celebrating Anniversaries and Artistic Excellence
The Arab Radio and Television Festival is a particular special event, this time coinciding with some historic anniversaries. It celebrates the 45th anniversary of the Festival, the 60th anniversary of Tunisian Television, and the 50th anniversary of Arabsat. This alignment of milestones highlights the ongoing cooperation that has been able to raise the profile of Arab media in global media and beyond.
The event will end on September 24 at the magnificent Opera Theatre in the city of Culture in Tunis. It also includes the musical masterpiece “Safar Ilayka wa Ghanni” by the Tunisian composer Karim Thlibi which will be presented for the very first time, and will be followed by the highly anticipated awards ceremony honouring the best of radio, TV and new digital media.
Tunisia’s Arab TV Festival is still the main pillar of the region’s TV market. The ASBU has created a whole event that not only represents the culture of Tunis but also the modernity of the commercial exhibitions in Yasmine Hammamet. It’s a transformative week in two cities – Tunis and Hammamet – and for media professionals and tech innovators, this is not to be missed as they influence the future of digital storytelling.
FAQs – Tunisia’s Arab TV Festival
Q1: When and where is Tunisia’s Arab TV Festival taking place?
A: The Arab Radio and Television Festival will take place from 21st of September to 24th of September, 2026. The cultural events will be held in Tunis.
Q2: Who organizes the Arab Radio and Television Festival?
A: Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) oversees the festival with support from the Tunisian Ministry of Cultural Affairs. The festival enjoys support from other organizations, including Tunisian Radio, Tunisian Television, and Arabsat.
Q3: What can attendees expect at the ASBU Technology Exhibition?
A: The exhibition will take place in Hammamet during which over 85 exhibitors will showcase their products all over the world. The exhibition also includes a good Programme Market which will help attendances make deals for their content.
Q4: What is the theme of the 2026 festival?
A: The main purpose of the festival is the slogan of the event “The pulse of the image and echoes of the future” where data is presented and visually processed.
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