Avignon Festival
Discover the Laurette Théâtre program!
Theater, comedy, humor, magic, mentalism, classic, contemporary... The Laurette Théâtre's program promises to be busy for the Avignon Festival! In room 2, between 11:15 a.m. and 8:45 p.m., there is no respite: culture is in the spotlight. Come discover and/or support culture!
What is the importance of the Avignon Festival?
Have you ever come across the name Jean Vilar? Because it is a major element in the history of the Avignon Festival ...
The origin of the Avignon Festival
No, this cultural event has no connection with the Pont d'Avignon... Except that they take place in the same city. In fact, the Avignon Festival in which our dear Laurette Théâtre participates was founded not so long ago, in 1947. Its founder is none other than Jean Vilar, actor and theater director, film actor , French director and author, died in 1971. What can be considered to be one of his greatest works is today one of the most important international manifestations of contemporary performing arts!
Every year, the Avignon Festival takes over the entire city in order to transform its entire architectural heritage into different performance venues. Avignon welcomes more than ten thousand visitors, all coming with the same goal: to experience a show.
What are the programs?
Having become a majestic scene, the city of Avignon is a place where all festival-goers, for a month, have access to a varied contemporary and lively culture. They can see shows but also films, exhibitions, listen to readings or debates... It is an open door to a whole host of artistic and intellectual worlds. If the Avignon Festival is so important, it is because this place leaves room for all kinds of creations and initiatory adventures for artists and spectators alike. One last thing: thanks to and since Jean Vilar, the director benefits from total freedom in the choice of his programming.
Laurette Théâtre opens its doors to you!
The Laurette Théâtre welcomes all festival-goers looking for modern and enjoyable shows.
A variety of shows at the Laurette Théâtre
The main advantage of our theater is that it allows you to take a seat in a room in which numerous artists, each as talented as the next in their field, parade. However, although each of the shows has its specificities, the common point that they share is, of course, that of participating in the Avignon Festival, but also and above all of perpetuating the live performance. And if you don't yet know the Laurette Théâtre, we offer you an overview of the shows offered by our establishment.
Laurette Théâtre programming
For rich and varied entertainment at the Avignon Festival, here is the program for your theater in Avignon , for young and old:
- “In the footsteps of Arsène Lupin: between magic and mentalism”, 11:15 a.m.
- “Even idiots have the right to happiness”, 1 p.m.
- “Killian Couppey in ME”, 2:45 p.m.
- “A door must be open or closed”, 4:20 p.m.
- “Patrick Gadais in Ze One Mental Show”, 5:50 p.m.
- “Objection Your Honor!”, 7:20 p.m.
- “Behind closed doors”, 8:45 p.m.
If you would like more information regarding each of the shows offered at the Laurette Théâtre, go to our website!
Our entire team is delighted to be able to welcome you to the Laurette Théâtre during this edition of the Avignon Festival. Take part in a collective experience between artists and spectators!



