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World-renowned theater festival
Avant-garde performances
International companies
Historic venues
Tips
đźŽ"extremely skillful with a good sense of humor and great music skills"
🏛️performances in the Pope's Palace courtyard
đź“…book accommodation early, July fills fast
Festival d'Avignon 2026
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The world's largest theater festival takes over medieval Avignon each July, filling the Pope's Palace courtyard and dozens of venues with avant-garde performances. Expect bold experimentation, international companies, and the kind of artistic electricity that keeps theater lovers returning year after year.
World-renowned theater festival
Avant-garde performances
International companies
Historic venues
Tips
đźŽ"extremely skillful with a good sense of humor and great music skills"
🏛️performances in the Pope's Palace courtyard
đź“…book accommodation early, July fills fast
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