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Tangier Events 2026

What's on in Tangier this month: festivals, concerts, markets and weekend events. See real dates, venues and what to expect — updated for 2026.

Local events near me — Tangier this month

Looking for things to do in Tangier this weekend or events happening near me? Tangier hosts free concerts, beach festivals and night markets year-round, plus major celebrations like Tanjazz (September), the Tangier Latin Festival (January) and the city's beach festival in July. The full calendar below lists every upcoming event with dates, venues and free/paid entry.

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Festivals in Tangier 2026 — full calendar

All upcoming festivals, concerts and public holidays in Tangier through 2026 and early 2027.

May 2026

Eid al-Adha

Religious
📅 May 27📍 City Wide

Major religious holiday with family gatherings, traditional meals and ceremonial prayers across Tangier.

June 2026

Mediterranean Film Week

Film
📅 Jun 14-21📍 Cinémathèque de Tanger

Independent films from Morocco, Spain, France and Italy screened with English/French subtitles.

Fête de la Musique

Music
📅 Jun 21📍 City Wide

Free open-air concerts on the Corniche, Grand Socco and Place du 9 Avril. All ages, every genre.

July 2026

Tangier Beach Festival

Festival
📅 Jul 4-6📍 Plage Municipale

Three days of beach sports, DJ sets and street food along the city beach. Free admission.

Throne Day

National Holiday
📅 Jul 30📍 City Wide

National celebration with fireworks at the Corniche, parades, and public concerts.

August 2026

Summer Night Markets

Market
📅 Aug 1-31📍 Medina & Corniche

Extended evening markets every night until midnight: crafts, street food, live musicians.

Oued Eddahab Day

National Holiday
📅 Aug 14📍 City Wide

National holiday commemorating the recovery of Oued Eddahab. Public events and concerts.

Revolution of the King and the People

National Holiday
📅 Aug 20📍 City Wide

Public holiday with parades and evening fireworks at the Corniche.

September 2026

Tanjazz Festival

Music
📅 Sep 18-20📍 Palais des Institutions Italiennes

Tangier's flagship jazz festival. International headliners + free fringe concerts in the Medina.

October 2026

Tangier International Film Festival

Film
📅 Oct 9-11📍 Cinema Rif (Grand Socco)

Showcasing the best of African and Arab cinema. Q&A sessions with directors.

November 2026

Green March Anniversary

National Holiday
📅 Nov 6📍 City Wide

Commemoration of the 1975 Green March. Public ceremonies and concerts.

Independence Day

National Holiday
📅 Nov 18📍 City Wide

Morocco's Independence Day. Parades, illuminated buildings and fireworks.

January 2027

Tangier Latin Festival

Music
📅 Jan 22-26📍 Various Venues

Salsa, bachata and kizomba congress with international DJs and dance instructors.

Things to do in Tangier this weekend

Every weekend Tangier runs the same reliable rotation of local markets and artisan fairs. Free to attend, easy walk-ins, no booking needed.

Hay Dradeb Market

Every Thursday

⏰ 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Massive local market with everything from produce to electronics

Juma Prayer & Souks

Every Friday

⏰ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Traditional Friday prayers followed by bustling market activity

Kasbah Artisan Market

Every Saturday

⏰ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Local crafts and artisan products in the historic Kasbah

Grand Socco Flea Market

Every Sunday

⏰ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Antiques, vintage items, and unique finds

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