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Avignon in July: a concentration of theater!

Chloé Mariani
Tourist advisor, Avignon tourist officeA native of Avignon and very attached to my city, I've been working at the Tourist Office for the past fifteen years. Passionate about culture and food, I love to share my tips, favorites and discoveries with you!
My festival
Every summer, for 3 weeks, I watch my city transform itself into the world’s largest theater!
Experience the Festival 100%
Avignon Tourisme advises you- Downtown traffic
From June 29 to July 21, traffic in the city center will be restricted from 12pm to 2am for motorized vehicles, including two-wheelers.
- Parking in Avignon
To make parking easier, there are a number of park-and-ride facilities with free shuttles to the city center. More than 4,400 free spaces are available in the 5 park-and-ride facilities, with guarded parking from 10am to 2am.Controlled access to the city center for a calmer city, open to all, favoring soft mobility.
- Bustival
To ensure your late-night journeys, a dozen bus lines are extending their timetables to around 1 a.m. to make it easier for you to get around.
- TER Nocturne
From June 29 to July 21, additional trains and buses will run until 11:30pm from Avignon center station to Arles, Cavaillon, Carpentras and Orange.
- Find out more about our mobility plan
The little guide
for the perfect festival-goer
On June 29, the Festival d’Avignon opens its doors, and for almost a month the city lives to the rhythm of the performing arts. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of the event.