Les Théâtrales de Cabourg
Solidarity theater festival for Pour un Sourire d'Enfant
About Les Théâtrales
A solidarity theater festival
Created in 2022 by Béatrice and Sébastien Biessy in partnership with the town of Cabourg, Les Théâtrales de Cabourg is a unique theater festival: each show presented is performed free of charge by the artists, who agree to perform voluntarily for the benefit of the association Pour un Sourire d'Enfant (PSE). Founded in 1996 by Christian and Marie-France des Pallières, PSE supports the education of over 6,000 disadvantaged children in Cambodia.
The best of French theater
Each year, the festival programs four shows carefully selected from major Parisian hits and selections from the Avignon Off Festival, acclaimed by critics and recognized by professionals. The performances take place at La Sall'In, the performance hall of the Grand Hôtel de Cabourg, offering an intimate and elegant setting.
100% volunteer commitment
Les Théâtrales is entirely organized by volunteers. Artists are hosted by local residents and fed by Cabourg merchants, to maximize the funds raised. From its first edition in 2022, the festival welcomed over 600 spectators and funded 5,200 professional training days for the children supported by PSE. The festival has since continued to break attendance and fundraising records.
Les Théâtrales — edition 2026
The 5th edition of Les Théâtrales de Cabourg takes place from May 7 to 9, 2026, at La Sall'In and the Grand Hôtel. The program includes four shows, two of which are directed by Jean-Philippe Daguerre (nine-time Molière award winner) — Les Fourberies de Scapin and Marius — as well as Et si c'était elle ? by Franck Buirod and La Danse du Caméléon by Éric Bouvron. All profits are entirely donated to the association Pour un Sourire d'Enfant (PSE).
5th edition of Les Théâtrales de Cabourg — May 7 to 9, 2026
For this 5th edition, the festival offers four shows over three days, at La Sall'In and the Grand Hôtel de Cabourg. Two productions are directed by Jean-Philippe Daguerre, one of the most awarded French directors (nine Molière awards to his name).
A charitable cause
As every year, the artists perform for free, hosted by locals and fed by Cabourg's merchants. All proceeds are donated to the association Pour un Sourire d'Enfant, which funds the education of disadvantaged children in Cambodia. The four previous editions have helped fund 35,271 days of schooling.
Bookings
Tickets available on Billet Réduc, on the Cabourg town platform, and at the Tourist Office. Unit price: 25 € per show (15 € for under 18s). 3-day Pass at 75 € giving access to all four performances.
Programme Les Théâtrales 2026
Thursday, May 7, 2026
- 8:30 PM — La Sall'In · Les Fourberies de Scapin, by Molière. Directed by: Jean-Philippe Daguerre.
Friday, May 8, 2026
- 8:30 PM — La Sall'In · Et si c'était elle ?, by Franck Buirod.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
- 4:00 PM — Grand Hôtel de Cabourg · La Danse du Caméléon, by and with Éric Bouvron (Molière for Private Theatre).
- 8:30 PM — La Sall'In · Marius, by Marcel Pagnol. Directed by: Jean-Philippe Daguerre.
Highlights Les Théâtrales 2026
- 5th edition of the charity theatre festival
- Two productions by Jean-Philippe Daguerre (9 Molière awards): Les Fourberies de Scapin and Marius
- La Danse du Caméléon by Éric Bouvron (Molière for Private Theatre)
- Et si c'était elle ? by Franck Buirod
- Profits donated to Pour un Sourire d'Enfant (Cambodia)
- Over 35,000 days of schooling already funded
Prices Les Théâtrales 2026
Practical information — Les Théâtrales
Practical information
Location
La Sall'In, Grand Hôtel de Cabourg, Promenade Marcel Proust, Cabourg (14390).
Access
- By car: From Paris (220 km), take the A13 motorway then exit Cabourg / Dives-sur-Mer.
- By train: Dives-Cabourg SNCF station, then a 15-minute walk.
Prices
- Paid ticketing: profits are entirely donated to the PSE association.
- Festival pass: available for all shows.
Ticketing
Bookings on cabourg.fr, on Billet Réduc, or at the Cabourg Tourist Office.
Contact
- PSE: www.pse.ong/theatralesdecabourg
- City of Cabourg: www.cabourg.fr
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Where does it take place — Les Théâtrales
La Sall'In — Grand Hôtel de Cabourg
1 Avenue Michel d'Ornano, 14390 Cabourg