Theâtre de l'Étoile du Nord, Tunis

Name: Theâtre de l'Étoile du Nord
Address: Tunis, Tunisia

#51 among attractions in Tunis

Concerts and shows, Theater

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Theâtre de l'Étoile du Nord also known as the North Star Theatre, is a theatre in the centre of Tunis, Tunisia. It is located at 41 Avenue de Farhat-Hached, near Avenue Habib Bourguiba since 26 February 2000; the theatrical production company was established on 29 February 1996. The premises of the theatre covers over 700 m², its great hall covering 400 m². Located in a former warehouse, it hosts concerts of all kind of music, literary meetings in French or Arabic and the theatrical presentations of the company of the Étoile du Nord. Said to be "as boho as Tunis gets", the theatre is popular with students and artists who meet in the alcohol-free cafe and its library. The theatre hosts around 160 events per year, including western style reggae, heavy metal and jazz groups performing and stand-up comedy. ()

Local name: مسرح نجمة الشمال Opened: 26 February 2000 (24 years ago)Coordinates: 36°47'51"N, 10°11'3"E

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Theâtre de l'Étoile du Nord – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Avenue Habib Bourguiba, Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul, Bab el Bhar, Dar Bach Hamba.

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Sacred and religious sites, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Theâtre de l'Étoile du Nord?

Nearby attractions include Théâtre municipal de Tunis, Tunis (6 min walk), Place de Barcelone, Tunis (6 min walk), Russian Orthodox Church, Tunis (9 min walk), Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul, Tunis (9 min walk).

How to get to Theâtre de l'Étoile du Nord by public transport?

The nearest stations to Theâtre de l'Étoile du Nord:

Train

فرحات حشاد (3 min walk)
Tunis Station (7 min walk)

Light rail

فرحات حشاد • Lines: 4, 6 (3 min walk)
ساحة برشلونة • Lines: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 (7 min walk)

Bus

محطة سيارات الأجرة تطاوين (7 min walk)
Habib Bu Ruqaiba Station (8 min walk)