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Avignon Theatre and Arts

Avignon is a global hub for performing arts, anchored by the historic 19th-century Opéra Grand Avignon and the world-renowned Festival d'Avignon. This selection features diverse venues, from the established Théâtre des Carmes—a pioneer of the "Off" festival—to contemporary spaces like La Manufacture and the dance-focused CDC - les Hivernales. Many theaters, such as Théâtre Benoit XII and Théâtre du Chien qui fume, are housed within historic structures inside the city’s medieval walls, hosting year-round performances and experimental works.

Avignon Theatre and Arts — Map
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Avignon Opera House

The Opéra d'Avignon is an opera house located in Avignon, France that has been in operation for almost two centuries.
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Théâtre de l'Atelier Florentin

Performance venue located in a former 17th-century chapel.
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Théâtre Alizé

Small independent theater hosting contemporary plays and local productions.
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Les 3 soleils

Multi-room venue known for its diverse programming during the Avignon Off festival.
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Théâtre des Brunes

A performance space specializing in contemporary drama and comedy within the city center.
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Espace Alya

A dedicated venue for the Off festival featuring multiple stages and an outdoor courtyard.
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Le petit chien

An intimate performance space affiliated with the Théâtre du Chien qui fume.
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Compagnie S.B. - Salle Roquille

Studio theater and rehearsal space used for independent productions.
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L'optimist

Small performance venue located in the heart of Avignon's historic district.
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Théâtre du centre

Centrally located venue hosting a mix of classical and modern theatrical works.
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Théâtre Le chapeau d'ébène

Independent theater focusing on emerging artists and contemporary scripts.
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Théâtre de l'Observance

Performance space situated in a historic building near the city walls.
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L'Arrache-coeur

Venue featuring two stages, known for hosting musical theater and contemporary plays.
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La Carreterie

Small neighborhood theater and cultural association space located on Rue de la Carreterie.
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Théâtre du Rempart

Performance venue located along the city's historic fortifications.
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Théâtre des lucioles

Well-known venue in the Off festival circuit focusing on modern drama.
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Le grand petit théâtre

An intimate performance space hosting small-scale productions and solo shows.
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La petite caserne

Part of a larger cultural complex, often utilized for experimental theater.
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Théâtre Le Castelet

Small theater located near the city’s historic gates.
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Théâtre Au coin de la lune

Intimate venue with a focus on poetic and contemporary performances.
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Théâtre La Luna

Popular venue during the festival season with three distinct performance spaces.
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Théâtre des Carmes

Founded in 1966 by André Benedetto, this venue is a historic birthplace of the Avignon Off festival.
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Théâtre Benoit XII

A major venue for the official Festival d'Avignon, located in a historic ecclesiastical building.
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La Tâche d' Encre Theater

A center of artistic life and entertainment in Avignon. There is a number of performances and concerts in the program of the theater.
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Artéphile

A permanent theater and art space focusing on contemporary creation and visual arts.
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La manufacture

A major contemporary art and performance center housed in a former industrial building.

CDC - les Hivernales

A national choreographic center dedicated to contemporary dance and year-round workshops.

Théâtre du Train bleu

A venue emphasizing contemporary writing and modern stage direction.

Théâtre du Chien qui fume

One of Avignon's permanent theaters, hosting professional companies throughout the year.

Théâtre de l'albatros

Multi-stage venue known for its eclectic programming during the summer festival.

Théâtre du Balcon

A permanent theater led by the Compagnie Serge Barbuscia, offering diverse cultural programming.

Au verbe fou

Small theater focusing on the "theatre of the word" and literary adaptations.

Théâtre Humanum

Modern performance space located near the city’s northern ramparts.

La Caserne

Cultural venue often used for large-scale dance and theater productions.

Get´s danse

An art center primarily focused on dance training and movement-based performances.

Espace Roseau

A multi-room venue popular during the Off festival for contemporary drama.

Kabarouf

An open-air and tented venue located on the Île de la Barthelasse.

Au Magasin

Independent theater and creative space hosting contemporary performances.
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