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Avignon Festival's 'Off' presents 1,700 shows across small venues

festival-fair · 2026-07-20

The 'Off' segment of the Festival d'Avignon transforms the city throughout July with a proliferation of small theaters and unusual venues. Le Monde reports that this year's edition features 1,700 performances, creating a vibrant theatrical jungle for audiences to explore.

Key facts

  • The 'Off' segment runs throughout July
  • 1,700 performances are offered
  • Shows take place in small theaters and unusual venues
  • The event transforms the face of Avignon
  • Le Monde published the report on July 20, 2026

Entities

Institutions

  • Le Monde
  • Festival d'Avignon

Locations

  • Avignon
  • France

Sources