AVIGNON FESTIVAL 2023

The Avignon Festival has taken place every year in France since 1947. It is recognized as a large-scale event attended by the public and theatre professionals.
Plays, operas, concerts and street performances… The festival attracts artists from all over the world for their artistic performances!
Avignon Festival: Europe's largest theatre festival
The Avignon Festival, created by Jean Vilar in 1947, has become one of the largest international gatherings of contemporary performing arts .
Although the festival and the Pont d'Avignon are in the same city, they have no connection to each other… Your dear Laurette Theatre participates every year and during this period, the city transforms into a unique artistic performance space welcoming tens of thousands of visitors who come to enjoy an unforgettable experience.
During this event, the city of Avignon offers festival-goers the opportunity to
discover a variety of contemporary and dynamic cultural entertainment such as shows, films, exhibitions, readings and debates.
The Avignon Festival is a
crossroads where diverse artistic and intellectual worlds intersect . Its renown stems from its ability to offer artists and spectators a variety of discoveries and transformative journeys.
Avignon Festival 2023: the program of the Laurette Theatre

The Laurette Theatre offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of live performances during the 2023 Avignon Festival. Come and discover many talented artists performing on our stage and enjoy the unique characteristics of each show.
Comedy, contemporary, classical, magic, mentalism ... Our shows will delight young and old alike!
Here is our program for the 2023 Avignon Festival:
- Happy Birthday , 11am;
- In the footsteps of Arsène Lupin: between magic and mentalism , 11:15 am;
- My roommate is a bitch , 12:45;
- Women are equal to men... well, normally! ", 1 p.m.;
- Me, my husband, my troubles , 2:30 pm;
- God Bless America , 2:45 PM;
- Mars and Venus , 4:20 PM;
- Don Juan , 4:40 pm;
- Foster family , 6:15 p.m.;
- The door next door , 6:30 p.m.;
- Zoom in , 8pm;
- Closed doors , 8:30 p.m.
Come and discover the shows offered at the Laurette Theatre during the 2023 Avignon Festival. Participate in a
unique experience with the artists and other spectators!
For more information, please visit our website.
Our team looks forward to welcoming you!
Our theatre in Avignon
Located at 14 rue Plaisance, our theatre in Avignon will provide you with an unforgettable cultural and entertaining experience . At the Laurette Theatre, come and discover unique shows, accessible to all, blending sharing and pleasure!
We offer a variety of programs that will delight even the most curious among you!
The festival will take place from
July 7th to 29th , excluding Wednesdays. After the performance, you will have the opportunity to chat with the artists over a drink on the shaded outdoor terrace of our theatre.
The
Laurette Theatre is one of the
few venues that is open permanently, even outside of festivals . However, during the Avignon festival, the number of venues increases to 137, compared to about ten the rest of the year.
How to book a ticket for a show during the 2023 Avignon Festival?

To reserve your tickets for the 2023 Avignon Festival, they are available for purchase online from usual retailers. From April, they will also be available at the Laurette Théâtre box office, between 9:30 am and 10:00 pm every day except Wednesday. We strongly recommend booking your ticket online to ensure easy entry, even in case of delays.
Once your order is placed, you will be able to collect your tickets at various locations:
- Stores : Fnac, Carrefour, Géant, Magasin U, Intermarché, Francebillet, Galeries Lafayettes, Virgin Megastore, Ticketmaster, Leclerc, Auchan, Cora, Cultura, etc;
- On the M-Ticket applications : Ticketac, Digitick, Billetnet;
- Online on specialized sites : TheatreOnline, Billetnet, Billetreduc, CIC, Cityvox, Agenda Spectacles, Mesbillets, Fnac, Ticketmaster, Carrefour, France Billet, Ticketac, Auchan, Leclerc, Galeries Lafayette, Casino, Darty, Magasins U, etc;
- At tourist offices or travel agencies , works councils , groups and communities , schools , agencies and authorized resellers .
You can also
book your seats by phone by calling 09 53 01 76 74 or 06 51 29 76 69.
What is the price of a ticket during the 2023 Avignon Off Festival?
During the 2023 Avignon Festival, ticket prices range from €11 to €25 . The price of your chosen performance may vary. However, you may be able to take advantage of special offers if you seize the opportunity when it arises, whether at ticket outlets, online, or on social media.
All requests for reduced fares must be justified at the ticket office.
The reduced rate applies to: students, young people under 25, unemployed, RMI/RSA recipients, people with reduced mobility, over 65, senior citizens, holiday theatre workers, performing arts workers, pregnant women, veterans, under 12, FNCTA (amateur theatre), conservatory students, students in professional theatre courses (La School, Simon, Florent, Perimony…), Large Family Card, Public Member Card (formerly Off Card).
No free tickets are offered for children. For information on accessibility for people with reduced mobility, please call 09 53 01 76 74.
You can also purchase a
special €35 pass at our ticket office, which grants you access to four shows of your choice throughout the festival. If you forget or lose this pass, don't worry, we will keep your purchase and you can still enjoy your shows!
Those who have an off card automatically benefit from a
33% discount on all shows during the festival .



