This edition promises emotion, reflection and new creations, with 22 days of the Festival, 47 performances – 40% of which are world premieres – 2 exhibitions, 80 debates and discussions, and over 300 events in July combining performances, discussions, readings, debates and screenings. Following on from last year’s event, which attracted 9,000 first-time visitors, the Festival hopes to welcome new audiences.
This year, the Festival does not adhere to gender parity…
- 80th EDITION
Wednesday 8 april 2026
…but features a predominantly female line-up. For this 80th Festival d’Avignon, 27 female project leaders have been invited alongside 16 men and 6 collectives.
