Founded in 1947 by Jean Vilar, the Festival d'Avignon is now one of the biggest international theatre events featuring contemporary live performance. For 789years now, the city of Avignon turns into a thriving theatre city.
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The Festival d'Avignon means 79 years of universal values at the service of the cultural riches in contemporary creation. 79 years of perspective connecting Art and social realities, 79 years of political and aesthetic choices that have witnessed the greatest changes in living theatre, and that reflect the diversity and complexity of the world.
The Honour Courtyard at the Palace of the Popes, the heart of the Avignon Festival, is UNESCO World Heritage. The Festival also plays out in over...
The Honour Courtyard at the Palace of the Popes, the heart of the Avignon Festival, is UNESCO World Heritage. The Festival also plays out in over...
Opening times
From 5 July 2025 until 26 July 2025 - Open everyday
