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European Theatre Talks 2026 at Festival d'Avignon

Join us for our annual high-level gathering where policy meets theatre and the performing arts, at the heart Europe's largest theatre festival, the Festival d'Avignon.

9 July 2026

Save the date and join us for our annual high-level gathering where policy meets theatre and the performing arts, at the heart Europe's largest theatre festival, the Festival d'Avignon.

Conceived as a space to bring the sector together and strengthen its collective voice, the event will foster dialogue and exchange between theatre professionals, EU institutions, and policymakers.

The European Theatre Talks will take place on Thursday 9 July 2026 at the Cloître Saint-Louis, Salle de Colloques, from 10:30 to 12:30, and will be followed by an ETC networking lunch reception.

Why Join ETC?


  • Meet and network with colleagues from other European theatres
  • Create international artistic collaborations
  • Get inspired by new ideas and shared best practices
  • Be represented at European and international level
  • Discover new contexts, cities and perspectives
Be part of the community: join Europe's network for public theatres!

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