Events and Local Festivals

International Cultural and Tourism Festivals and Fairs Organized Annually in Algeria:

• International Tourism and Travel Fair (SITEV): Held annually
• International Saharan Tourism Festival: Held annually
• International Festival of Timgad: (UNESCO-listed archaeological site), held every year in August in the wilaya of Batna.
• Maghrebian Festival of Andalusian Music: (December) in Algiers.
• International Cultural Festival of Jazz Music: (May) Constantine.
• International Cultural Festival of “Abla Tina Hinan” of Rock Art: (February) in Tamanrasset.
• Arab-African Cultural Festival of Folk Dance: (August) Wilaya of Tizi Ouzou.
• International Cultural Festival of Andalusian Music “Malouf”: (July) Wilaya of Constantine.
• International Cultural Festival of Djémila: (UNESCO-listed archaeological site), (August of each year) Wilaya of Sétif.
• International Cultural Festival of Comics: (October) in Algiers.
• International Cultural Festival of Sufi Music: (November).
• International Book Fair: (October-November of each year) in Algiers.
• International Film Festival: (December) in Algiers.
• International Cultural Festival of Andalusian and Ancient Music: (December) in Algiers.

Local Festivals:

Algerians celebrate a number of popular local festivals and events throughout the country every year. These social events occupy an important place in the present and memory of the inhabitants of each region. Among the most famous are:

• “Tafsit” Festival – Tamanrasset:

In the Amazigh language, “Tafsit” means “spring”. The Hoggar people gather in Tamanrasset for three days to celebrate the arrival of spring in a festive and diverse atmosphere. Folkloric parades are organized in the main streets of the city, bringing joy to the inhabitants and foreigners who come in large numbers to participate in this festival. Traditional crafts occupy a place of choice. Fashion shows and beauty contests are also organized on this occasion to elect the “Queen of the Hoggar” and the best weaver in the region.

• “El Seboue” Festival – Timimoun:
• “Taghit” Season or Date Festival in Béchar:
• Pottery Festival – Maâtatqa Commune:
• Silver Festival – Ath Yenni Commune – Wilaya of Tizi Ouzou:
• Carpet Festival – Ghardaïa:
• “Sbiba” Festival – Djanet, Wilaya of Illizi:
• Mouled of Sidi Ahmed El Medjdoub – Wilaya of Naama:
• Mouled of Sidi Mohamed Ben Ouda – Ghriss: