Printemps des Comédiens 2026 Opens with Star-Studded Lineup in Montpellier
The 39th installment of Le Printemps des Comédiens, a prominent international theatre festival, is scheduled from May 29 to June 21, 2026, at the Cité européenne du Théâtre, Domaine d'O in Montpellier, France. This year's lineup includes notable European directors such as Krzysztof Warlikowski, who will present Europa (by Wajdi Mouawad), Emma Dante with Extra moenia, and Angélica Liddell's Seppuku, el funeral de Mishima. Additionally, Guillermo Cacace will showcase Vania (inspired by Chekhov), while Myriam Muller offers a unique Ivanov based on Chekhov's initial version. Emerging artists like Hélène Soulié and François Gremaud will also participate. Established in 1987, the festival has evolved into a vital part of France's international theatre scene, drawing nearly 40,000 attendees annually.
Key facts
- 39th edition of Le Printemps des Comédiens
- Runs May 29 to June 21, 2026
- Venue: Cité européenne du Théâtre, Domaine d'O, Montpellier
- Features Krzysztof Warlikowski's Europa, Emma Dante's Extra moenia, Angélica Liddell's Seppuku
- Guillermo Cacace presents Vania, Myriam Muller presents Ivanov
- Valère Novarina's final play Les Personnages de la pensée is included
- Festival founded in 1987
- Directed by Eric Bart since 2025 (succeeded Jean Varela)
- Approximately 45 shows, 130 performances, 40,000 spectators annually
- In 2025, merged with Domaine d'O to form Cité européenne du théâtre
Entities
Artists
- Krzysztof Warlikowski
- Wajdi Mouawad
- Emma Dante
- Angélica Liddell
- Guillermo Cacace
- Valère Novarina
- Myriam Muller
- Marina Otero
- Hélène Soulié
- François Gremaud
- Brigitte Négro
- Marc Vittecoq
- Nicolas Heredia
- Marion Guerrero
- Caroline Cano
- Jean Varela
- Eric Bart
Institutions
- Printemps des Comédiens
- Cité européenne du Théâtre
- Domaine d'O
- Printemps des Collégiens
Locations
- Montpellier
- France
- Occitanie