Scènes d'Automne
Meetings of amateur theatre in Auxerre, open doors to the cultural season
2026
About Scènes d'Automne
The Scènes d'Automne is an annual amateur theatre festival hosted by the Amis du Théâtre d'Auxerre since 2013. Every September, over the course of two days, around ten theatre companies from the Yonne region and surrounding areas perform in the main auditorium, the studio, and the foyer bar of the Théâtre d'Auxerre, just before the official season kicks off. Admission is free, subject to availability.
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 The dates and program shown below may be outdated.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.
Scènes d'Automne — edition 2026
2026 Edition – Fourteenth amateur theatre meeting
The Scènes d'Automne 2026 return in September to the Théâtre d'Auxerre for a new festive and free edition. The Amis du Théâtre d'Auxerre have selected about ten amateur companies from the Yonne and neighboring departments to present their performances over two days.
As every year, the final program and the list of participating companies will be announced before the festival. This autumn event is the ideal opportunity to (re)discover theatre in a welcoming setting without ticketing constraints.
Highlights Scènes d'Automne 2026
- Fourteenth edition in September 2026
- Amateur companies from the Yonne and surrounding areas
- Continuous performances over two days
- Théâtre d'Auxerre, National Interest Conventioned Stage
- Free entry
Prices Scènes d'Automne 2026
Practical information — Scènes d'Automne
Venue
- Théâtre d'Auxerre, a nationally recognized stage
- 54 rue Joubert, 89000 Auxerre
- Main auditorium, studio, and foyer bar
Dates and times
- A weekend in September, over two days
- Performances in the afternoon and evening
Rates
- Free admission, subject to availability
- For the studio, tickets are distributed half an hour before each show
Getting there
- By bus: Vaulabelle stop (lines 1 and 7) and Arquebuse stop (lines 1, 2, 4, and 7). The free city centre shuttle stops in front of the theatre.
- By train: Auxerre-Saint-Gervais station, a 12-minute walk away. 1 hour 45 minutes from Paris, 2 hours from Dijon.
- By car: 1 hour 30 minutes from Paris, 1 hour 45 minutes from Dijon. A6 motorway, exit 19 Auxerre nord from Paris, exit 20 Auxerre sud from Lyon.
- Parking: Place Saint-Pierre, Place des Véens, Quai de la Marine, Place des Cordeliers (free after 7:00 PM), Boulevard Vaulabelle (free), Pont car park (underground, free after 7:00 PM).
Accessibility
- The foyer bar, main auditorium, and studio are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
- Headsets and induction loops are available at the reception desk in exchange for an ID.
- Audio description available upon request from the audience services department.
Contact
- Les Amis du Théâtre d'Auxerre: Danièle Pangrazi, 07 87 12 93 30, [email protected]
- Theatre reception and box office: 03 86 72 24 24, [email protected]
- Website: auxerreletheatre.com
- Association membership: 14 €, which grants reduced rates on the theatre's programme
Amateur theatre gatherings since 2013
The Amis du Théâtre d'Auxerre have been organizing the Scènes d'Automne every September since 2013. The association, founded in 1991, supports the Théâtre d'Auxerre, a nationally recognized stage. With 290 members for the 2024-2025 season, it is run entirely by volunteers.
Free admission for all performances
All events hosted by the Amis du Théâtre are free, including the Scènes d'Automne. Admission is free, subject to availability. For performances in the studio, tickets are distributed half an hour before each show.
Around ten companies from Yonne and beyond
The number of troupes varies from year to year. In 2025, for the thirteenth edition, ten companies from Auxerre, Avallon, Sens, Semur-en-Auxois, Moutiers-en-Puisaye, and Maillot will perform over the two days.
- Three performance spaces: the main auditorium, the studio, and the foyer bar
- Shows ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes, depending on the company
- Recommended age indicated for each show, ranging from 7 to 15 years old
- A mix of classic repertoire and new creations: in 2025, featuring works by Beckett, Jean-Claude Grumberg, Agatha Christie, Gérard Sibleyras, Robert Thomas, and Stéphane Guérin
Two days of performances before the season opener
The festival takes place over a weekend in September, just before the official Théâtre d'Auxerre season begins. In 2025, the first performance starts at 2:30 PM on Saturday and the last at 9:00 PM; on Sunday, shows run from 2:00 PM to 7:15 PM.
Other events from the Amis du Théâtre
The association publishes the magazine Publics, which reviews the season's shows, organizes pre-show readings linked to three productions, and screens films selected with the Cinémanie association under the title "Ciné au Théâtre". Membership costs 14 € and grants access to reduced rates for the theatre's programme.
As of mid-August 2026, the dates for the 2026 edition have not yet been announced. The 2026-2027 season of the Théâtre d'Auxerre will be presented on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM, with free admission, and online ticket sales will open on Saturday, September 5, at 10:00 AM.
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