The Festival-Goer’s Guide

How do you book your tickets?

For the Avignon Festival

👉 Most tickets sell out as soon as they go on sale. But it’s always possible to find some, sometimes even on the day of the performances: some festival-goers resell their tickets at the last minute, most often in the Cloître Saint-Louis, where the ticket office is located! There you’ll find a noticeboard with lots of tickets for sale.

👉 Alternatively, you can head to the venue hosting the show of your choice an hour before it starts. This is because reserved tickets must be collected no later than 30 minutes before the start of the performance: after this time, they are put back on sale, giving a few lucky people the chance to snap up those coveted tickets.

👉 From 4 to 25 July, holders of an Avignon Festival ticket, a Festival Card or a 3-key Card (valid at the time) can enjoy a reduced rate when visiting the Popes’ Palace and the Pont d’Avignon.

For the Avignon Off Festival

At the theatre box office before the show

On Ticket'Off, the solidarity ticketing service

On online ticket sales sites

👉 Buy the public season ticket at the Tourist Office or at the Village du Off; it entitles you to a 30% discount on all shows in the programme, access to parties and concerts at the Village du Off, reduced-price entry to the Palais des Papes, and many other benefits…

Great deals and free entry

Off Festival - Events at the Off Village

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Meetings and readings at the Avignon Festival

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Le Mahabharata - Festival d'Avignon bar

Tourism and Festivals Office

Throughout the festival, the Tourist Office becomes the Tourist and Festival Office!

Our teams are on hand to answer all your questions and help you make the most of your festival experience: practical information, maps of venues and performance locations, personalised advice, transport options, programmes for young audiences… make the most of our advisers’ expertise to organise your stay to perfection.

👉 Information point and ticket sales for the Festival Off Avignon.

👉 And to extend the experience, pop into our shop!
You’ll find official merchandise and plenty of festival souvenirs there. A selection of items is also available in our online shop.

See the online shop

Practical information:

Mobility

Getting around

4–25 July

Restricted access and pedestrianisation of the old town

During the Festival, throughout the old town, pedestrian access takes priority and vehicle access is restricted from 12 noon to 2 am, with access permitted only to vehicles holding an access pass, thereby encouraging sustainable transport. Applications for passes, reserved for local residents or certain categories of authorised persons, should be made via: avignon.e-habitants.com

Access to the old town is via:

Porte de la République
Porte Saint Michel
Porte Thiers
Porte Saint Dominique
Porte du Rocher

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Car parks and transport

Museums and monuments

Festival venues

Luggage storage

👉 To reduce driver fatigue and ease traffic congestion, why not try carpooling? It’s more economical and a friendlier way to travel – offer or book your journeys on Covoiturage simple.

The City of Avignon is mobilising all its departments to help accommodate several hundred thousand visitors and festival-goers. Particular attention is being paid to traffic, parking and security to ensure a pleasant environment for everyone and the smooth running of this major event.

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Getting to Avignon

Easily accessible by train, car, bus or bike, Avignon enjoys an ideal location in the heart of Provence. During the Avignon Festival and the Avignon Off Festival, there are several ways to reach the city centre and the main performance venues.

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Parking in Avignon

During the Avignon Festival and the Avignon Off Festival, there are several parking options available to make it easy to reach the historic centre and the performance venues.

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Accessibility

The Tourist Office has been awarded the ‘Tourisme & Handicap’ label for four types of disability: mobility, visual, hearing and intellectual. To ensure we can provide the best possible welcome for visitors, please take a look at our information leaflets.

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Practical information:

Accommodation and dining

Where to eat?

All restaurants

Top tip: the canteen at the Village du Off

In partnership with Kouk, enjoy 100% vegetarian sandwiches and salads every day (except Wednesdays) from 11am until stocks run out. Any unsold items are donated to local charities to help tackle food waste.

Where to stay?

All lodgings

Festival-goer’s essentials

Festival-goer’s essentials

In July, temperatures can be high and the days can be packed with activities. Remember to pack a few essentials before heading off to a gig:

a reusable water bottle
sunglasses
a hat or cap
sun cream
a fan
comfortable shoes
a power bank for your phone

A small, lightweight bag will also help you keep your essentials to hand throughout the day.

Good practices during the festival

During your stay, adopt a few simple habits to help make the festival more enjoyable and sustainable:

choose to walk or cycle wherever possible

use the recycling bins and minimise waste

opt for a water bottle and reusable containers

shop locally in the town’s shops and restaurants

respect public spaces and historic sites

These actions help to preserve the character of the historic centre and ensure a welcoming atmosphere during the festival.

Respect the city and its residents

The festival takes place in the streets, squares and theatres of Avignon, in the heart of a living city. To ensure everyone can enjoy the festival to the full, please remember to:

keep noise to a minimum at night

be mindful in busy streets

show respect for residents, artists and festival staff

be kind and respectful towards everyone

Respect for our heritage, public spaces and fellow festival-goers helps to make the festival a friendly and shared experience.

Enjoy with peace of mind

Comfort and freshness

Swimming and refreshing activities

Looking for a bit of a cool-down? Caves, boat trips, water sports… get plenty of ideas!

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Cool spots

To stay cool and enjoy the city despite the heat.

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Managing your waste during the festival

During the Avignon Festival and the Avignon Off Festival, everyone can help to keep the historic centre clean and maintain the quality of the local environment. Collection points and sorting facilities have been set up in several areas of the city to facilitate recycling and waste management during the event.

View the waste sorting guide

Adopting the right habits

A few simple steps can help minimise the festival’s impact on the environment:

use the recycling points available around town
opt for reusable water bottles and containers
reduce single-use packaging
don’t leave rubbish in public spaces
follow the collection timetables and instructions
put your cigarette ends in the public ashtrays, or in a pocket ashtray available free of charge from the Tourist Office

Recycling points in several neighbourhoods

During the festival, recycling and collection points will be available near the busiest areas to make it easier to recycle everyday waste.

A more responsible festival

Preserving Avignon’s streets, squares and heritage helps to make the festival more enjoyable for everyone: residents, artists, visitors and the organising teams.
Every little helps in minimising the festival’s environmental impact and preserving the beauty of the historic centre.

In the event of an emergency

The festival must remain a friendly and respectful experience for everyone. In the event of a risky situation, harassment, violence or a need for assistance, support, counselling and reporting services will be available throughout the event. On certain days, the Off village hosts Safer, Addictions France and Groupe SOS to manage cases of street sex work and prevent risks.

Emergency numbers

15: SAMU — medical emergency
17: Police
18: Fire brigade
112: European emergency number
114: emergency number accessible via text message and video call for people with hearing or speech difficulties

Other numbers

Avignon Hospital: +33 (0)4 32 75 33 33
Violences Femmes Info: 3919
Victims or witnesses of discrimination: 3928

Useful services in Avignon

Avignon Hospital
A major hospital located near the city centre.

Municipal and national police
On duty throughout the festival to ensure safety and assist visitors.

Red Cross and first-aid posts
First-aid teams and facilities are deployed across several areas during major events and at times of high visitor numbers.