Why has Les Théâtrales d’Èze established itself among the major cultural events of the summer?

A unique open-air theater festival on the Côte d’Azur

Who has never dreamed of attending a show under the stars, with the Mediterranean as a backdrop? This is the experience offered by Les Théâtreles d’Éze. Nestled at the Oppidum du Col d’Éze, the festival offers a rare setting where theater is performed in the heart of nature, facing one of the most beautiful panoramas on the Côte d’Azur.

As the sun sets over the Mediterranean, the audience takes their seats in front of a spectacular setting where the blue of the sea mixes with an incandescent sunset. In this unique atmosphere, the emotions carried by the actors resonate with particular intensity.

This meeting between the beauty of the Oppidum du Col d’Éze, the sweetness of summer evenings and the strength of the live show makes the festival unique. Between Nice and Monaco, this perched village which has inspired personalities such as Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean Cocteau and Francis Blanche offers a cultural interlude which will appeal to theater enthusiasts as much as visitors looking for an exceptional evening on the Cote d’Azur.

Moliérisé pieces, out of Avignon: a quality program at Èze

If the setting largely contributes to the reputation of the event, the festival also owes its success to the demanding programming of the Théâtres d’Éze. Each edition is designed as an invitation to discover all the richness of live performance through varied universes, capable of making people laugh, think, move or surprise.

This artistic line bears the signature of David Brécourt, artistic director of the festival. A recognized actor and director, he composes each year a eclectic programming mixing contemporary creations, award-winning shows and popular texts, with the same ambition: to offer demanding theater while remaining accessible to as many people as possible.

This year again, the public will be able to find pieces praised during the Avignon Festivalof the Works awarded at the Molières as well as recognized artists of the French scene. Among the highlights of this edition are: Coal in the veinsgreat revelation of the Molières 2025 with five awards, Deliver usintense closed session carried by David Brécourt and Déborah Elmalek, the comedy The Big Kids with Frédéric Bouraly and Éric Laugerias, An hour to wait for you bringing together Thierry Frémont and Nicolas Vaude, as well as a contemporary adaptation of Imaginary patient de Molière imagined by Tigran Mekhitarian.

Throughout the performances, everyone is free to let themselves be carried away by a comedy full of lightness, a more sensitive text or an unexpected artistic encounter. A diversity which fully contributes to the identity of the festival and its capacity to attract an ever-widening audience.

Delphine Depardieu, godmother of the Théâtres d’Èze 2026

The Théâtres d’Éze will have the honor of welcoming this year the actress Delphine Depardieu as godmother of the event.

Awarded the Molière for best actress in 2025, Delphine Depardieu has established herself as one of the great figures of contemporary French theatern. Hailed for the accuracy and intensity of her interpretation, over the years she has built a rich and eclectic career, driven by a deep attachment to live performance and meeting the public.

His presence also confirms the growing influence of the Théâtreles d’Éze, which has already welcomed in recent years personalities such as Francis Huster, honorary patron since the creation of the festival, Véronique Jannot and Pierre Arditi.

Well before the curtain rises, an experience in its own right

At the Théâtres d’Èze, the experience begins at 7 p.m., as visitors are invited to enjoy a ambiance piano-bar portée by Florent Garcimore. Pianist, author-composer-performer and improviser, he elegantly mixes jazz tunes, popular melodies and sensitive improvisations to accompany the last moments of the day in a warm and refined atmosphere.

The flavors are also there thanks to a local and quality catering offerdesigned to prolong the pleasure in a friendly spirit. Between a glass of champagne, a few piano notes and the golden evening light that envelops the Oppidum, the festival invites you to fully savor each moment.

As for the free parking nearby from the site, it allows you to easily reach the performances and approach the evening with complete peace of mind.

The Théâtres d’Èze, a cultural reference for summer on the Côte d’Azur

Year after year, Les Théâtres d’Èze has established itself among the major cultural events of the Riviera summer. In this emblematic village of the Côte d’Azur, open to spectacular panoramas, local residents, passing visitors and lovers of live entertainment meet every summer to share a unique cultural experience. The ideal opportunity to reserve your tickets for the Théâtres d’Èze and discover all the magic of this new edition.

From August 1 to 5, 2026, the Théâtres d’Éze will welcome everyone who likes to be surprised, laugh, be moved and share beautiful moments. Five evenings where the theater, the Mediterranean and the sweetness of summer nights create a setting that will be remembered for a long time.

Practical information

Les Théâtrales d’Èze : du 1er au 5 août 2026 à l’Oppidum du Col d’Èze

Début des représentations : 21 heures

Dining area and piano bar entertainment: accessible from 7 p.m.

Tariff: 35 euros per soirée

Reduced price to 15 euros for under 18s

Pass 5 soirées : 150 euros.