TUNIS   –   Canadian singer Bryan Adams will perform on May 2, 2026, at the Ancient Theater of Dougga, as part of the Dougga International Festival, which will celebrate its 50th edition this year, the Canadian Embassy in Tunisia announced. According to the announcement, this marks the artist’s first participation in the festival, held each summer at the archaeological site of Dougga. The event is part of initiatives to “strengthen cultural exchanges between Canada and Tunisia.”  The concert is part of Adams’ international tour, which includes dates in America, Africa, and Europe, according to his official website.  He will present his Bare Bones Tour, an acoustic format featuring stripped-down performances of his hits, mainly on guitar, accompanied by pianist Gary Breit. The programme will include iconic songs such as “Summer of ’69,” “Heaven,” and “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You.” With a career spanning nearly four decades, Bryan Adams has released multiple albums and sold over 100 million records worldwide. Tickets for the concert are priced at 190 dinars. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, Dougga covers about 75 hectares and is one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in North Africa. Originally known as Thugga, it was the capital of a Libyco-Punic state before the Roman annexation of Numidia. The city thrived under Roman and Byzantine rule before declining during the Islamic period. The visible ruins today reflect over seventeen centuries of history and the blending of several cultures—Numidian, Punic, Hellenistic, and Roman.

Considered the best-preserved Roman-African city in North Africa, Dougga retains the main components of an ancient city, including the monumental centre (capitol, forum, and market), entertainment buildings such as the theater, and public baths.