Najaa El Fen | Art and Music Festival in Tunisian Sahara

✅ Good news — Flash Radio shares this positive update with you From October 25 to 31, 2026, the Tunisian desert hosts the fifth edition of Najaa El Fen, a unique art and music festival in the Sahara. Between Douz and the oasis of Ksar Ghilane, seven days of creativity take place under the starry sky, blending music, dance, visual arts, and environmental actions. The event aims to highlight southern Tunisian heritage while redefining cultural tourism. ⏱️ 1 min read Latest facts and recent developments Conceived by musician Ridha Ben Mansour, the festival draws inspiration from the 'najaa,' these traditional Bedouin camps. Here, it takes the form of a traveling artistic village, a meeting place for artists, residents, and visitors. The inauguration begins on October 25 in Douz with the performance 'Ater al Janoub' by Mohamed Ali Kammoun, an artwork dedicated to the musical roots of the South. Concerts, children's workshops, and plastic waste collection will follow, in collaboration with local associations like Sahretna. Starting on October 28, the festival moves to Ksar Ghilane, where music and dance workshops, as well as an immersive journey titled 'Music and Silence,' invite visitors to explore the desert landscape. The Paradis camp will host concerts and musical encounters, including the performance 'Sinouj' on October 30. This festival embodies a fusion between tradition and innovation, respectful of the environment and open to new forms of artistic expression. ⚡ Key points ▸ Starting on October 28, the festival moves to Ksar Ghilane, where music and dance workshops, as well as an immersive journey titled 'Music and Silence,' invite visitors to explore the desert landscape. ▸ The inauguration begins on October 25 in Douz with the performance 'Ater al Janoub' by Mohamed Ali Kammoun, an artwork dedicated to the musical roots of the South. ▸ This festival embodies a fusion between tradition and innovation, respectful of the environment and open to new forms of artistic expression.