Festival de Ramatuelle
Theater, humor, and music in the green amphitheater of the Saint-Tropez peninsula
2026
About Ramatuelle
Ramatuelle — edition 2026
42nd Edition — July 29th to August 12th, 2026
The 42nd Festival de Ramatuelle spans fifteen evenings from July 29th to August 12th, 2026, at the open-air Théâtre de Verdure. Under the artistic direction of Michel Boujenah, the festival remains true to its multidisciplinary roots, blending classical and contemporary theater, comedy, concerts, and dance. Performances begin at 9:30 PM (9:00 PM for the opening night on July 29th).
Three 'Nuits Classiques' to open
The festival kicks off with three 'Nuits Classiques' evenings (July 29th–31st), curated by Jean-Michel Dhuez. The program features Beethoven's 9th Symphony in Liszt's rare two-piano transcription, performed with soloists and the Toulon Opera choir; the 'Misatango / Boléro' ballet by the Julien Lestel company; and a 'Songbook' performance bringing together Lambert Wilson, Pierre Génisson, and Bruno Fontaine to celebrate French chanson and American standards.
Twelve festival nights
The main festival follows (August 1st–12th). Highlights include Manu Payet for the opening, Molière's 'Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme' directed by Jérémie Lippmann and starring Jean-Paul Rouve, comedies by Sacha Judaszko, Stéphane Laporte, and Laurent Ruquier, a concert by Jeanne Cherhal, the new one-woman show by Camille Chamoux, the classic '12 Angry Men' by Reginald Rose, and a closing performance by Benabar on August 12th.
Beyond the stage
The festival extends beyond the amphitheater: Les Toiles de Ramatuelle will screen three preview films on Tahiti beach on July 24th, 25th, and 26th at 9:30 PM. Additionally, Les Plumes de Ramatuelle, under the literary direction of Romain Sardou, will host book signings at the Café de l'Ormeau on Sunday, August 2nd, and Thursday, August 6th, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Booking
Presided over since 1985 by co-founder Jacqueline Franjou, the Festival de Ramatuelle maintains the dual standard that built its reputation: hosting popular headliners without ever compromising on literary quality or artistic ambition. Tickets are available online at festivalderamatuelle.com, by phone at 04 94 79 20 50, or fee-free at the box office at Espace Albert-Raphaël, chemin de la Calade. As every year, most shows sell out weeks in advance.
Highlights Ramatuelle 2026
2026 Headliners
- Lambert Wilson, Pierre Génisson, and Bruno Fontaine — Songbook, French chanson and American standards (Friday, July 31st, 9:30 PM)
- Manu Payet — Emmanuel 2, festival opening (Saturday, August 1st, 9:30 PM)
- Jean-Paul Rouve in Molière's 'Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme' (Sunday, August 2nd, 9:30 PM)
- Michel Boujenah on stage in 'Toute la famille que j'aime' (Monday, August 3rd, 9:30 PM)
- Jeanne Cherhal in concert (Saturday, August 8th, 9:30 PM)
- Camille Chamoux — 'Ça va, ça va', new one-woman show (Sunday, August 9th, 9:30 PM)
- Jean-Pierre Darroussin and Christine Murillo in 'Dans le couloir' by Jean-Claude Grumberg (Monday, August 10th, 9:30 PM)
- Benabar — closing concert (Wednesday, August 12th, 9:30 PM)
Festival side events
- Beethoven's 9th Symphony in Liszt's two-piano transcription, opening the Nuits Classiques (Wednesday, July 29th, 9:00 PM)
- Les Toiles de Ramatuelle: three preview film screenings on Tahiti beach (July 24th, 25th, and 26th, 9:30 PM, 25 €)
- Les Plumes de Ramatuelle: author book signings at Café de l'Ormeau (Sunday, August 2nd, and Thursday, August 6th, 10:30 AM — 12:30 PM)
Programme Ramatuelle 2026
Les Toiles de Ramatuelle — Open-air cinema (July 24th — 26th, 2026)
Three preview screenings on Tahiti beach (1153 route de Tahiti, Ramatuelle) at 9:30 PM. Flat rate: 25 €.
Friday, July 24th, 2026
- 9:30 PM — La Maison de nos rêves, by Claude Zidi Jr., starring Kev Adams, Chantal Ladesou, and Camille Aguilar · Tahiti Beach
Saturday, July 25th, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Les Gendarmes, by François Prévôt-Leygonie and Stéphan Archinard, starring Arnaud Ducret, Marc Riso, and Alice David · Tahiti Beach
Sunday, July 26th, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Film by Martin Darondeau and Bertrand Usclat, starring Pauline Clément, Laurent Stocker, Julien Frison, and Marina Hands · Tahiti Beach
Les Nuits Classiques (July 29th — 31st, 2026)
Artistic Director: Jean-Michel Dhuez. Théâtre de Verdure, Ramatuelle.
Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
- 9:00 PM — Beethoven's 9th Symphony, in Franz Liszt's rare transcription for two pianos. Featuring Hélène Mercier and Louis Lortie (pianos), Claire de Monteil (soprano), Delphine Haidan (mezzo-soprano), Valentin Thill (tenor), Nicolas Cavallier (bass-baritone), and the Toulon Opera Choir · Théâtre de Verdure
Thursday, July 30th, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Misatango / Boléro, ballet by the Julien Lestel company set to music by Martin Palmeri (Misatango) and Maurice Ravel (Boléro). Choreography by Julien Lestel, assistant choreographer Gilles Porte, lighting by Lo-Ammy Vaimatapako, produced by Alexandra Cardinale Opera Ballet Production · Théâtre de Verdure — 78 €
Friday, July 31st, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Songbook, with Lambert Wilson (vocals), Pierre Génisson (clarinet), and Bruno Fontaine (piano): a selection of French chanson and American standards. Opening act: Lucie Peyramaure (soprano), named 'Classical Vocal Revelation' at the 2026 Victoires de la Musique Classique, accompanied by Charlotte Bonneu (piano) · Théâtre de Verdure — 55 €
The Festival (August 1st — 12th, 2026)
All performances at 9:30 PM at the Théâtre de Verdure, Ramatuelle.
Saturday, August 1st, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Manu Payet in Emmanuel 2 · Théâtre de Verdure
Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
- 10:30 AM — 12:30 PM — Les Plumes de Ramatuelle: book signing with Stéphane Bern, Mélanie Page, and David McNeil · Café de l'Ormeau, place de l'Ormeau
- 9:30 PM — Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme by Molière, directed by Jérémie Lippmann, starring Jean-Paul Rouve, Jean-Louis Barcelona, Gauthier Battoue, Julien Boclé, Taylor Chateau, Michaël Cohen, Hugues Delamarlière, Eleonora Galasso, Audrey Langle, Joséphine Meunier, Florent Operto, Marie Parisot, Marie Parouty, and Héloïse Vellard · Théâtre de Verdure
Monday, August 3rd, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Toute la famille que j'aime by Sacha Judaszko and Fabrice Donnio, directed by Anne Bouvier, starring Michel Boujenah, Guillaume Bouchède, Anne-Sophie Germanaz, and Raphaëline Goupilleau · Théâtre de Verdure — 72 €
Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Dolores by Stéphane Laporte, directed by Virginie Lemoine. Starring Olivier Sitruk, François Feroleto, and Joséphine Thoby (actors), Sharon Sultan and Carlos Escudero Ramirez (dancers), Cristo Cortes (singer), and Dani Barba (musician) · Théâtre de Verdure
Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
- 9:30 PM — La Joconde parle enfin, text by Laurent Ruquier, directed by Rodolphe Sand, starring Karina Marimon · Théâtre de Verdure — 72 €
Thursday, August 6th, 2026
- 10:30 AM — 12:30 PM — Les Plumes de Ramatuelle: book signing with Sarah Biasini, Josyane Savigneau, Stéphane Fritsch, and Raphaël Mezrahi, in partnership with Librairie de Cogolin · Café de l'Ormeau, place de l'Ormeau
- 9:30 PM — Une heure à t'attendre by Sylvain Meyniac, directed by Delphine de Malherbe, starring Thierry Frémont and Nicolas Vaude · Théâtre de Verdure
Friday, August 7th, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Je m'appelle Georges… et vous ? by Gilles Dyrek, directed by Éric Bu, starring Mélanie Page, Grégori Baquet, Marine Dusehu, Étienne Launay, and Stéphane Roux · Théâtre de Verdure
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Jeanne Cherhal in concert · Théâtre de Verdure
Sunday, August 9th, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Camille Chamoux in Ça va, ça va (written, performed, and directed by Camille Chamoux, co-directed by Cédric Moreau) · Théâtre de Verdure
Monday, August 10th, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Dans le couloir by Jean-Claude Grumberg, directed by Charles Tordjman, starring Jean-Pierre Darroussin and Christine Murillo · Théâtre de Verdure
Tuesday, August 11th, 2026
- 9:30 PM — 12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose (French adaptation by Francis Lombrail), directed by Charles Tordjman. Starring Yves Lambrecht, François Rauch de Roberty, Francis Lombrail, Philippe Crubezy, Amine Chaïb, Geoffroy Guerrier, Thierry Gibault, Xavier de Guillebon, Claude Guedj, Roch Leibovici, Olivier Cruveiller, and Pascal Ternisien · Théâtre de Verdure
Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Benabar on tour, closing concert · Théâtre de Verdure
Team — President: Jacqueline Franjou. Festival Artistic Director: Michel Boujenah. Nuits Classiques Artistic Director: Jean-Michel Dhuez. Les Plumes de Ramatuelle Literary Director: Romain Sardou.
Prices Ramatuelle 2026
Booking fees: 2.50 € per ticket online, 1.50 € per ticket by phone, no fees at the box office.
Tickets available online at festivalderamatuelle.com. By phone at 04 94 79 20 50 starting July 24th (payment due within five days of booking). On-site, fee-free, at the Ramatuelle box office — Espace Albert-Raphaël, chemin de la Calade, 83350 Ramatuelle — starting July 24th: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Payment by cash, credit card, or check.
Tickets are also sold at the theater entrance one hour before the performance, subject to availability.
Children under 6 are not admitted to the amphitheater for safety reasons.
Les Toiles de Ramatuelle (open-air cinema on Tahiti beach, July 24th — 26th): 25 € per screening.
Practical information — Ramatuelle
Practical Information
Location
Théâtre de verdure de Ramatuelle
La Rocade
83350 Ramatuelle
Les Toiles de Ramatuelle (open-air cinema) takes place on Tahiti Beach, 1153 route de Tahiti. Les Plumes de Ramatuelle takes place at the Café de l'Ormeau, place de l'Ormeau, in the heart of the village.
Times
Festival performances begin at 9:30 PM. The only exception is the opening night of the Nuits Classiques, which begins at 9:00 PM. The Les Plumes de Ramatuelle book signings take place from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Access
By car: from Saint-Tropez (8 km), take the D93 towards Ramatuelle. From the A8 motorway, take the Le Muy or Fréjus exit, then the D25 and D93. Parking is available at the entrance to the village.
By bus: summer shuttles Zou! / Var Lib from Saint-Tropez, Sainte-Maxime, and La Croix-Valmer to Ramatuelle.
By boat: from Saint-Tropez, maritime shuttles to the beaches of Pampelonne, about 5 km from the open-air theater.
Ticketing
Three booking channels:
- Online at festivalderamatuelle.com — booking fee of €2.50 per ticket.
- By phone at 04 94 79 20 50 — fee of €1.50 per seat, payment due within five days of booking.
- At the box office, with no fees: Espace Albert-Raphaël, chemin de la Calade, 83350 Ramatuelle. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Payment by cash, credit card, or check.
Tickets are also sold at the theater entrance one hour before each performance, subject to availability. Evenings often sell out several weeks in advance: booking early is highly recommended.
Good to Know
- The open-air theater is a semi-circular venue with no blind spots: visibility is good from all seats.
- Children under 6 are not admitted for safety reasons.
- The show is outdoors: bring a light jacket for cool August evenings, and arrive early to park and enjoy the village.
Contact
Website: festivalderamatuelle.com
Phone: 04 94 79 20 50
Email: [email protected]
Festival de Ramatuelle: Forty Years of Live Performance Under the Stars
The Festival de Ramatuelle is one of the most iconic cultural events of the summer in the Var region and along the entire Provençal coast. Since its inception in 1985, it has established itself as a cornerstone of French cultural life, skillfully blending performing arts—theater, one-man shows, comedy, and music—within a unique natural setting.
The Ramatuelle open-air theater, nestled into a landscape of cork oaks and vineyards characteristic of the Saint-Tropez peninsula, offers remarkable natural acoustics and an incomparable nocturnal atmosphere. Spectators, seated in the stands under the starry sky, enjoy an experience that goes far beyond a simple show: it is a communion between the arts, nature, and Provence.
A Story of Passion and Talent
The festival was born in 1985 from the meeting between Jean-Claude Brialy, who curated the first program, and Jacqueline Franjou, who has presided over it since the beginning. It was created in tribute to Gérard Philipe, with the support of Anne Philipe and the municipality of Ramatuelle. The very first evening took place on August 3, 1985, just over three months after the project was launched.
Over the decades, the festival has hosted the biggest names in French theater and performance, while also revealing new talents and supporting shows that have become national successes. This dual mission—hosting stars and supporting new creations—is one of its hallmarks. Since 2007, the artistic direction has been entrusted to Michel Boujenah.
The Open-Air Theater: An Extraordinary Venue
The Ramatuelle open-air theater is a venue built specifically for the festival: Serge Mège constructed it in just forty-four days, transforming agricultural land into an amphitheater open to the Mediterranean. Its semi-circular shape leaves no blind spots, and its elevated position, just a stone's throw from the old medieval village, gives it a magical, timeless dimension.
Popular and Demanding Theater
While the festival hosts mainstream headliners, it remains deeply committed to the quality of the scripts and the excellence of the performances. Comedies, dramas, monologues, classic repertoire plays, and contemporary works coexist in a program that refuses to choose between popularity and artistic ambition. Three evenings of Nuits Classiques, directed by Jean-Michel Dhuez, open each edition with symphonic music and dance.
A Festival That Extends Beyond the Amphitheater
Two events extend the festival beyond the stands. Les Toiles de Ramatuelle screens preview films on Tahiti Beach a few days before the opening. Les Plumes de Ramatuelle, under the literary direction of Romain Sardou and in partnership with the Librairie de Cogolin, hosts morning book signings at the Café de l'Ormeau in the village square.
Ramatuelle, a Village of Culture
The village of Ramatuelle, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, is a character in the festival itself. Its medieval alleys, lively café terraces, and panoramas of the sea and vineyards create a unique atmosphere that extends the performance experience far beyond the theater. Many festival-goers turn their stay in Ramatuelle during the first weeks of August into a true cultural and Provençal pilgrimage.
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