Overview
- Olivier Galzi, speaking on France Inter on Tuesday, said the Festival d’Avignon should not display the Palestinian flag and argued that culture must bring people together.
- He cited a flag being raised during last week’s program presentation and said the festival director removed the person who did it.
- He said the Palestinian cause took up too much space at the 2025 edition, though he did not attend that year.
- No formal policy shift has been announced, but the festival’s roughly €16 million budget includes about €2 million in city and métropole subsidies that Galzi oversees.
- Planning continues for the 80th edition from July 4 to 25 with 47 shows, nearly 300 performances, and a spotlight on South Korea.