Description
Every winter, Avignon becomes the capital of contemporary dance with the emblematic Les Hivernales festival: shows, workshops, exhibitions...take place inside and outside Avignon.
The must-see event in the heart of winter!
Founded in 1979, the Les Hivernales festival has become a key event for contemporary dance in France. From the very first edition, Amélie Grand, the festival’s founder, adopted a unique approach: invited artists lead workshops and classes for all levels—as well as classes reserved for professionals—during the day, and perform their shows in the evening. The festival thus serves as a bridge between amateurs and professionals.
As part of its annual programming—one of whose goals is to reflect the vitality of contemporary dance—Les Hivernales has invited numerous choreographers who have presented works showcasing a broad spectrum of the choreographic art: Boris Charmatz, Philippe Découflé, Angelin Preljocaj, Maguy Marin...
The full richness of contemporary dance is on display in Avignon and the surrounding area.
The next edition will take place from February 7 to 27, 2027.
For this 49th edition, you’ll have the chance to (re)discover the following choreographers: Christian and François Ben Aïm, Emanuel Gat, Marina Gomes, Rebecca Journo, Anne le Batard and Jean-Antoine Bigot, Christian Rizzo, Jules Sadoughi, Marcella Santander, Arno Schuitemaker, Brigitte Seth and Roser Montlló Guberna, Ambra Senatore, Ana Perez, Alexander Vantournhout, Sati Veyrunes…
A public preview of the program will take place on Tuesday, December 15, at 7 p.m. Free admission with reservation
Online ticket sales begin on December 15 at 8 p.m.
More information at http://www.hivernales-avignon.com
