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The Festival d'Avignon pays tribute to Louis Schweitzer

FRIDAY 7 November 2025

It is with great sadness that the Festival d'Avignon learned of the death of Louis Schweitzer on Thursday, 6 November 2025. President of the Festival's Board from 2005 to 2020, he was a passionate advocate of this artistic adventure for fifteen years. An avid theatregoer and lover of the arts, his faithful presence at each edition of the Festival was testament to a commitment that went far beyond his official duties. He saw "almost every show", fully embodying the role of a president who was close to the artists, the teams and the audience. Under his presidency, the Festival went through different periods, sometimes difficult, but always with the same determination. His constant support, kindness and confidence in creativity enabled the Festival to continue its adventure and to keep the performing arts alive in all their diversity. The entire Festival d'Avignon team extends its sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

Festival Vis-à-vis, full programme available!

10 11 12 DECEMBER 2025

The festival Vis-à-vis, a highlight of creative work in prisons, showcases collective creations in theater, dance, music, video, and podcasts. Unique in France and supported by the Théâtre Paris-Villette since 2016, it reveals the vitality of live performance as a space for openness and dialogue. From December 10 to 12 at La FabricA du Festival d'Avignon, Vis-à-vis offers a program born of demanding work and shared commitment, going beyond its social mission to affirm art in all its essentiality.

Offer the unique experience of the Festival d'Avignon

The gift card can be used for any purchase made online, by telephone or directly at the Festival d'Avignon box office. It can be used once or several times on all items in the online shop, show tickets and discount cards. Valid from the date of purchase until 31 December 2026, it is available from 30€.

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Tiago Rodrigues renewed as director of the Festival d'Avignon for a new term

Tuesday 30 September 2025

By decision of the Board of Directors chaired by Françoise Nyssen, Tiago Rodrigues has been renewed as director of the Festival d'Avignon for a new four-year term beginning September 1, 2026.

Guest language 2026: Korean

Monday 21 July 2025

After English, Spanish, and Arabic, the Festival d’Avignon welcomes an Asian language that now shines across the globe: Korean. South Korean culture fascinates the world : K-pop, cinema, series, literature… But beyond this soft power, we seek to highlight the richness of Korean performing arts.

Listen to the playlist of the Festival

Saturday 26 July 2025

Relive the 79th edition of the Festival d’Avignon through music! Dive into the world of this year’s Festival with a playlist featuring iconic tracks heard during the performances.

A way to extend the Festival experience, ready to take with you anywhere.

Available on Spotify, Deezer, and Apple Music!

Listen to the playlist

Videos

With audiences

First time

What if I don't understand anything? Will I feel like I belong? Am I dressed correctly?

Faced with these questions that we have all asked ourselves, the Festival works to make theatre accessible to all. The "Fisrt time" project was born out of the desire to answer these questions, to respond to a desire to feel at home or to make coming to a performance more comfortable.

Workshops to discover technical professions

Accompanied by professionals, nearly 600 young people a year learn about machinery, lighting, sound, video and costumes. A practical immersion behind the scenes to become an informed audience!

Making Waves Avignon

The Festival d'Avignon has joined forces with Making Waves to offer young people from all over France the opportunity to discover the world of live performance and learn radio and interviewing techniques.