Festival des Jeux du Théâtre de Sarlat
The oldest theatre festival in Aquitaine, in the heart of Sarlat
About Jeux du Théâtre de Sarlat
The Festival des Jeux du Théâtre de Sarlat is the oldest theatre festival in Aquitaine and the second oldest in France after Avignon. Created in 1952, it offers classical and contemporary plays every summer, performed outdoors in the heritage sites of the medieval city. Nearly 7,000 spectators attend performances by established artists and young talents each year in the Place de la Liberté, the Jardin des Enfeus, and the Abbaye Sainte-Claire.
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A Historic Festival
Created in 1952, the Festival des Jeux du Théâtre de Sarlat is the oldest theatre festival in Aquitaine and the first to be established after the Avignon Festival. For over seventy years, it has celebrated the dramatic arts in the exceptional setting of Sarlat-la-Canéda, a city classified as a "City of Art and History".
A Heritage Setting for Theatre
Performances take place in three legendary locations in the medieval city: Place de la Liberté, Jardin des Enfeus, and Abbaye Sainte-Claire. These open-air venues offer a unique backdrop where the golden stones of the Black Périgord serve as a natural stage for plays by Molière, Shakespeare, Marguerite Yourcenar, Guy de Maupassant, and Eugène Labiche.
A Launchpad for Young Talents
The festival is known for welcoming both established artists and emerging young companies. It features a rich program combining repertoire classics and contemporary creations, with readings, meetings, and exchanges between artists and the public.
Jeux du Théâtre de Sarlat — edition 2026
The 74th edition of the Festival des Jeux du Théâtre de Sarlat is expected in the summer of 2026 in the historic center of Sarlat-la-Canéda, with a new open-air theatre program.
74th Edition of the Festival des Jeux du Théâtre 2026
The Festival des Jeux du Théâtre de Sarlat will return for its 74th edition in the summer of 2026. Exact dates and the program will be announced on the official website www.festival-theatre-sarlat.com.
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Practical information — Jeux du Théâtre de Sarlat
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Access
The festival takes place in the historic center of Sarlat-la-Canéda (24200).
- By car: A89 then D704 towards Sarlat. Parking available on the outskirts of the city center.
- By train: Sarlat SNCF station, a 15-minute walk from the historic center.
Prices
Paid performances. Ticket office open 30 minutes before each performance at the venues. Reservations possible on-site, by mail, or by phone.
Contact
- Phone: 05 53 31 10 83
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.festival-theatre-sarlat.com
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Where does it take place — Jeux du Théâtre de Sarlat
Centre historique de Sarlat
Place de la Liberté, 24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda