Sourced from predicthq.com - Founded in 1947 by Jean Vilar, the Festival d’Avignon is one of the world's most important contemporary performing arts events. Every year in July, Avignon becomes a city-theater, transforming its architectural heritage into various majestic and surprising performance venues, welcoming tens of thousands of theatre lovers of all ages. The Festival succeeds to bring together a popular audience and cutting-edge international creation.