
Festivals, treasure hunts, cooling off... Your programme for your summer holidays
Fill up on festivals in July
Every summer, for 3 weeks, Avignon transforms itself into the biggest theatre in the world! But that’s not all! The City of the Popes is also alive with festivals of contemporary music, contemporary dance, cycles of readings… Find out what’s in store!
The must-see spot
Tourism and Festivals Office
The Avignon Tourist Office becomes the “Tourism and Festivals Office” for the whole of July! At your disposal: an information map of festival venues and an information and sales point for Avignon le Off season tickets. Come and meet our teams for advice and answers to your questions about the festival: practical information, venues, expert advice, travel solutions, young audiences, etc…


Your summer exhibitions
From 28 June 2025 to 4 January 2026, OTHONIEL COSMOS ou les Fantômes de l’Amour, an exhibition of exceptional scope featuring 240 works by Jean-Michel Othoniel, will take place in 10 emblematic locations in the Cité des Papes, offering a dreamlike and poetic journey.
Visiter Avignon et ses merveilles
Visites guidées, ludiques, balades commentées, visites expérientielles… Suivez le guide !
The festivities
Avignon is the epitome of the Provençal art of living: blue skies, shady squares, fine food and unique wines. Don’t miss our selection of events!
Any other ideas for outings?
With the family
Travelling with the family? Here are some ideas for activities and leisure activities to make your stay unforgettable!
Let's cool off!
Need a refreshing break between visits? We’ve got some great ideas for you! The nautical stadium has 3 outdoor pools: a 50 m Olympic pool, accessible all year round, a diving pool and a fun pool, as well as slides and water games…
Want to discover the city in a different way?
Avignon CitypassBenefit from the destination at the price
Earn more than 57€ on the tourist attractions of the City of Papes, direct access to museums and monuments of Avignon and Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, discounts on your visiting guides and certain places. Activities, as well as your favorite station 24 or 48 hours!