Festival-Off Avignon

Get ready to experience the sensational Avignon Off, the vibrant and spontaneous companion to the legendary Festival d’Avignon! Born in 1966 as a fringe event, the Off Avignon festival has blossomed into one of the world’s foremost celebrations of performing arts.

Unleashing a burst of creativity, this unique festival embraces independent structures and artists from around the globe. Prepare to be captivated by the astonishing richness and diversity of national and international artistic creations that grace the stages of Avignon.

When July arrives, Avignon is utterly transformed into a city-festival, buzzing with the electric energy of thousands of artists. They fill the streets and seize control of over a hundred theaters scattered throughout the city, turning every corner into a stage for extraordinary performances.

As an integral part of the Festival d’Avignon, the Avignon Off showcases an avant-garde and audacious spirit. It’s a fringe event like no other, where groundbreaking talents emerge, pushing boundaries and challenging artistic conventions. Embrace the sheer magic as this parallel world of theatrical brilliance unfolds before your eyes, leaving an indelible mark on your soul.