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Avignon earns its nickname as the City of Festivals. Beyond the world-famous July performing arts event, the city hosts a year-round lineup of cultural celebrations, from the equestrian spectacle Cheval Passion in January to the contemporary dance of Les Hivernales in winter. This guide breaks down Avignon's festival calendar month-by-month to help you choose the best time for your visit.
Every July, Avignon becomes a city-theatre: the official Festival d'Avignon (IN) presents curated shows in historic venues, while the Avignon OFF brings over a thousand independent companies to the streets. This guide explains the difference, when to go, how to book tickets, and what to know before you visit.
The Festival d'Avignon transforms the city each July with theatre, dance, and performance. This guide covers when it runs, how to buy tickets online, by phone, or on site, and how to use discount cards like the Carte Festival and Carte 3 clés.
The Festival d'Avignon stages performances in dozens of venues across the city, from the grand Cour d'honneur du Palais des Papes to intimate cloisters and historic theatres. This guide groups the key venues by type, provides addresses, and offers arrival tips to help you navigate the festival with ease.
The Festival Off d'Avignon is the world's largest fringe theatre event, with hundreds of shows in dozens of venues each July. This guide explains how the OFF differs from the official festival, how to use the Ticket'Off booking system, and how to navigate the dense programme without missing a thing.
