Quillan Amateur Theatre Festival
Five days of passionate amateur theatre at the Espace Cathare
2026
About Quillan Amateur Theatre
Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.
Quillan Amateur Theatre — edition 2026
15th Quillan Amateur Theatre Festival 2026
The 15th edition of the Quillan Amateur Theatre Festival will be held in November 2026 at the Espace Cathare. The program and invited companies will be announced in the coming months. Check www.quillan.fr for future information.
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Practical information — Quillan Amateur Theatre
Practical Information
Access
The festival takes place at the Espace Cathare, Boulevard Charles de Gaulle, 11500 Quillan.
- By car: From Carcassonne, take the D118 towards Limoux then Quillan (50 min). Free parking near the train station.
- By train: Quillan SNCF station (Carcassonne-Quillan line), immediately next to the Espace Cathare.
Prices
- Single price: 8 euros per show
- Festival Pass: Reduced price for all performances
Usual Dates
Early November, from Friday to Tuesday (5 days). Performances in the afternoon (4 p.m.) and evening (9 p.m.).
Contact
- Quillan Town Hall: 04 68 20 07 78
- Website: www.quillan.fr
Amateur Theatre in the Spotlight in the Haute Vallée de l'Aude
Since 2012, the Quillan Amateur Theatre Festival has highlighted the vitality and passion of amateur theatre companies in France. Organized by the City of Quillan in partnership with the FNCTA (National Federation of Theatre and Animation Companies), this festival hosts five to six selected companies every autumn for the quality of their work and the diversity of their repertoire. The Espace Cathare, Quillan's performance hall, offers a professional setting for these passionate troupes.
An Eclectic and Accessible Program
The festival's program covers a wide range of theatrical genres: vaudeville, dramatic comedy, contemporary theatre, police thriller, and farce. Classic authors like Feydeau or Molière are featured alongside contemporary playwrights, offering the audience a varied and surprising program. Each performance is the culmination of months of rehearsals and demonstrates the commitment and talent of these amateur actors who share their energy and passion for the stage.
The Espace Cathare: A Gem for Live Performance
The Espace Cathare, located on Boulevard Charles de Gaulle in Quillan, is the reference performance hall in the Haute Vallée de l'Aude. With a capacity of 350 seats and a modular stage, it offers professional technical conditions for the invited companies. Its proximity to Quillan train station and the availability of free parking make the venue easily accessible for spectators from all over the valley.
A Unifying Festival for the Region
The Quillan Amateur Theatre Festival plays an important role in the cultural life of the Haute Vallée de l'Aude. It offers residents access to quality performances at very affordable prices and helps build social connections around the practice of theatre. The partnership with the FNCTA guarantees the quality of the selection and allows participating companies to benefit from national visibility. Each edition is an opportunity for encounters between actors, directors, and passionate audiences.
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