Jours de Théâtre d'Estagel
Open-air theatre, circus, and live performance festival in Estagel
About Jours de Théâtre
Les Jours de Théâtre d'Estagel is a live performance festival held every summer in the wine-growing village of Estagel, in the heart of the Pyrénées-Orientales. For four days in late July and early August, professional theatre, dance, music, and circus companies take over the village's streets, squares, and vineyards to offer around thirty shows, mainly outdoors. The festival also offers free dance and singing workshops open to all, shows for young audiences, and a festival market. Organized by the Ligue de l'Enseignement des Pyrénées-Orientales with the support of the municipality, this friendly and popular event places live performance at the heart of Catalan rural life.
A Live Performance Festival in the Heart of the Catalan Vineyard
Every summer, the village of Estagel, nestled in the Agly valley in the heart of the Pyrénées-Orientales wine region, hosts the Jours de Théâtre, a live performance festival that transforms its streets, squares, and landscapes into open-air stages. Since its creation, the festival has continued to grow, becoming an unmissable cultural event in the department.
Nearly Thirty Shows in Four Days
Each year, the festival programs nearly thirty shows combining street theatre, contemporary circus, dance, music, and visual arts. Professional companies take over the most unusual places in the village: wine cellars, shaded squares, narrow streets, and terraces overlooking the vineyards. The majority of performances take place outdoors, offering a unique experience to spectators.
Free Workshops for Everyone
Beyond the shows, Les Jours de Théâtre offers free workshops in dance and singing, open to all levels, children and adults alike. These moments of sharing and learning allow the public to discover performing arts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Shows specially designed for young audiences complete the program.
A Festival Market and a Friendly Atmosphere
A festival market accompanies the performances, offering local products, crafts, and catering. The warm and family-friendly atmosphere of the festival reflects the spirit of the village, where residents and visitors gather to share their love for live performance and Catalan culture.
A Commitment to Culture in Rural Areas
Organized by the Ligue de l'Enseignement des Pyrénées-Orientales (FOL 66) in partnership with the municipality of Estagel, the festival is part of an initiative to provide access to culture for all in rural areas. It helps to energize the cultural life of this wine-growing region and to showcase Catalan heritage through the performing arts.
Jours de Théâtre — edition 2026
18th edition of the Jours de Théâtre festival in Estagel, from July 29 to August 2, 2026. For five days, professional theatre, dance, music, and circus companies will take over the streets, squares, and gardens of the Catalan wine village for about thirty shows, largely outdoors, punctuated each evening by a free concert.
The 18th edition of Jours de Théâtre
The Jours de Théâtre festival returns for its 18th edition in Estagel, in the Pyrénées-Orientales, from July 29 to August 2, 2026. Organized by the Ligue de l'Enseignement des Pyrénées-Orientales (FOL 66) with the support of the commune, the event offers about thirty shows, mainly outdoors, in the streets, squares, and gardens of the village.
The program blends theatre, dance, music, and circus, with afternoon shows (local and regional creations) and evening shows (professional companies), free dance and singing workshops open to all, young audience shows, as well as a festival market. Each evening concludes with a free concert at Espace Antoine Sarda.
Programme Jours de Théâtre 2026
2026 Program (excerpt from the official program) — shows spread from July 29 to August 2:
Wednesday, July 29
- 17h — Artistic getaway, departure Espace Mandela
- 18h — Festival opening at Espace Antoine Sarda
- 21h30 — Cito Longe Tarde · Théâtre du Rocher — Aire Sant Vicenç
- 23h — Concert: Barouf Express — Espace Antoine Sarda
Thursday, July 30
- 15h — Sensible · Cie Les Hommes Sensibles — Salle Arago
- 17h — Solstice · Cie Contrepoint — Promenade des Platanes
- 18h — Je suis une mouette · Cie Provisoire — Jardin du Presbytère
- 21h30 — La Noce · Cie Paradisiaque — Aire Sant Vicenç
- 23h15 — Concert: Les Madeleines — Espace Antoine Sarda
Friday, July 31
- 15h — La Maison Forestière · Cie L'Entreprise — Salle Arago
- 16h30 — Impulls · Cie Farfeloup — Promenade des Platanes
- 18h — Albertine S. #2 : De cavales en cabanes · Cie La Chaudière Intime — Jardin de la Remise
- 21h30 — Piano en forme de poire · Ensemble À Bout de Souffle — Espace Antoine Sarda
- 23h — Concert: Mahna-Mahna — Espace Antoine Sarda
Saturday, August 1
- 10h-13h — Festival market — Promenade des Platanes (creators, artisans, producers, and catering)
- 11h — L'Homme qui rit · Cie Provisoire — Jardin du Presbytère
- 12h — Concert: Arno G. & His Buddies — Promenade des Platanes
- 15h — Rhapsodes : Thésée · Collectif Théâtre de Pierres — Salle Arago
- 17h30 — Horizon · Frédéric Noguer et étudiantes du CRR — Jardin du Presbytère
- 21h30 — Le Tartuffe · Compagnie Eudaimonia — Aire Sant Vicenç
- 23h15 — Concert: Deep Reason — Espace Antoine Sarda
Sunday, August 2
- 15h — Concert: Virtuosi dell'anima · Duo Astrolabi — Church
- 16h30 — De l'air ! · Cie Jupon — Salle Arago
- 18h — L'abolition des privilèges · Cie Royal Velours — Promenade des Platanes
- 19h30 — Festival meal — Espace Antoine Sarda
- 21h — Tabacaria · Un Hublot dans la Tête — Espace Antoine Sarda
- 22h — Closing concert: Lemongrass
Highlights Jours de Théâtre 2026
- About thirty shows, largely outdoors, in the village
- Theatre, dance, music, and circus by professional companies
- Free dance and singing workshops open to all
- Young audience shows and festival market
- Free closing concert every evening
Prices Jours de Théâtre 2026
Practical information — Jours de Théâtre
Practical Information
Access
By car: Estagel is located 25 km northwest of Perpignan via the D117. Free parking near the town center.
By train: Perpignan SNCF station, then bus to Estagel (regional line).
Prices
Only evening shows (Wednesday to Saturday) are ticketed: 10 euros per show. A pass giving access to all shows is available for 20 euros. Free for children under 12. Daytime workshops and activities are free.
Contact
Mairie d'Estagel: 04 68 29 00 32
Official website: www.joursdetheatre.fr
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Where does it take place — Jours de Théâtre
Centre-ville d'Estagel
Mairie d'Estagel, 6 avenue du Docteur Torreilles, 66310 Estagel, 66310 Estagel