The Riad Sultan summer program will take center stage in Tangier throughout July 2026, offering a wide range of artistic, cultural, and educational events that reinforce the venue\u2019s role as an independent platform for creativity, public dialogue, and cultural exchange. Through music, theater, intellectual discussions, heritage initiatives, and training programs, the institution aims to strengthen connections between artists and audiences while supporting artistic development across generations.<\/p>\n
The month opens on July 3 with a new edition of AMEDEBAT focused on sustainable development and climate action. Discussions will examine the role of Moroccan youth in addressing environmental challenges and contributing to responsible citizenship. The event seeks to encourage public engagement on climate issues and the importance of youth participation in long-term sustainability efforts.<\/p>\n
On July 6, the theater will host \u201cRecitareReligare Arts Vives,\u201d a multidisciplinary performance by the Spanish collective VERSONAUTAS from Valencia. Combining stage poetry, music, and performance art, the production draws inspiration from cultural diversity and brings together language, sound, and movement in a contemporary artistic experience.<\/p>\n
The fifth edition of the theatrical improvisation event \u201cL’3echrane\u201d will take place on July 11. Created in Tangier in 2023 by a group of young performers, the project centers on spontaneous creative challenges. Participants compete through improvised performances while audience members select their preferred acts, creating an interactive atmosphere that encourages artistic experimentation.<\/p>\n
Heritage preservation will be the focus on July 15 during the conference \u201cTangier World Heritage,\u201d organized with the Association Al Boughaz and led by author and researcher Rachid Taferssiti. The event will examine the historical and cultural foundations that give Tangier its unique significance and discuss the challenges of preserving and transmitting this legacy to future generations.<\/p>\n
Music returns to the program on July 17 with a concert by the Abnae Tanja Group for Andalusian and Sufi Heritage. Featuring vocalist Mohamed El Bachir Abdelmoumen and his ensemble, the performance will present traditional Andalusian and spiritual repertoires rooted in Morocco\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n
Children will take center stage on July 26 through the performance \u201cChildhood,\u201d marking the conclusion of theater and circus workshops held for young participants from the medina and kasbah. The production reflects months of training and demonstrates how artistic education can support creativity, self-confidence, imagination, and teamwork among children.<\/p>\n
The month will conclude on July 29 with the presentation of the art book \u201cAbdelkrim Ouazzani\u201d by Mohamed Mtalsi. Dedicated to the life and work of the Moroccan painter, the publication explores his artistic journey, creative vision, and major works. The event will bring together Abdelkrim Ouazzani, Aziza Laraki, Abdelaziz Idrissi, and Ahmed Fassi for a discussion celebrating one of Morocco\u2019s notable artistic figures.<\/p>\n
Alongside these events, the theater will continue its training activities. Programs include \u201cThe Actor \/ The Action\u201d workshop led by theater artist and researcher Noureddine Zioual, theater and circus workshops for children supervised by Ayoub Lahlouh, Ghizlaine Azar, and Aziz Alouch, and a contemporary dance workshop for adults directed by French choreographer Emmanuelle Beauvois.<\/p>\n
Through this diverse July schedule, the Riad Sultan summer program strengthens Tangier\u2019s cultural landscape by combining artistic creation, heritage preservation, public dialogue, and educational initiatives. The theater continues to position itself as a space for innovation, cultural exchange, and artistic development within Morocco and the wider Mediterranean region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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