The Roman Theatre of Orange at a glance
Orange in southern France is known for its Roman theatre, with a tall stage wall and tiered seating. A theatre ticket includes an audioguide and the museum. The full price is €11.50 in 2026. The town's Arc de Triomphe is run as a separate monument.
Orange is also one of the communes inside the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine area, together with Châteauneuf-du-Pape itself, Bédarrides, Courthézon and Sorgues. That makes the town an easy addition to a day of wine, as you can see in our Châteauneuf-du-Pape guide.
Our picks: Orange and the Roman sites
The ticket suits a visit on your own, the Roman day trip adds Pont du Gard and Nîmes, and the half day mixes two Roman sights with a tasting.
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Roman day trip to Pont du Gard, Nîmes and Orange
- Roman theatre in Orange
- Pont du Gard
- Guide on board
Photo stops at Orange's triumphal arch and Nîmes's Maison Carrée come with the two paid sights. From April to October the Nîmes arena and a picnic are included too.
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Half-day trip: Pont du Gard, Orange theatre and a tasting
- Pont du Gard admission
- Orange theatre admission
- Wine tasting
Two Roman sights and a wine stop in one half day, with bottled water on the minibus.
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Orange Roman theatre ticket with audio guide
- Audio guide
- Museum of Art and History
- Two alcove tours
Entry only, so you travel to Orange yourself and set your own pace in the theatre and the museum.
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Roman Theatre of Orange tickets 2026
Prices in euros for the visit with audioguide and museum.
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Full price | €11.50 |
| Reduced: ages 7 to 17, students, job seekers, Pass Éducation holders | €9.50 |
| Under 7 | Free |
Other free entries exist for certain groups and need proof at the ticket desk. On days with a special package or an event the price can include a supplement, so check the current price on the day you plan to go. For most visitors, the full ticket is the right one: it already includes the audioguide and the museum.
Opening hours by month
Times for the theatre in 2026. Rehearsals and performances can change them.
| Months | Hours |
|---|---|
| January, February, November, December | 9:30–17:00 |
| March and October | 9:30–17:30 |
| April, May, September | 9:00–18:00 |
| June, July, August | 9:00–19:00 |
The audioguide is handed out until 30 minutes before closing, and you leave an ID document as a deposit. Event days and special programmes are not the same as a normal day visit, so check them separately.
The Arc de Triomphe and the festival
The Arc de Triomphe is run as its own monument. Do not count on the theatre ticket opening the arch, because it does not cover a paid visit inside it. Check on site what you can enter around the arch.
The summer opera and music festival, the Chorégies d'Orange, uses the theatre. In 2026 its programme ran from 19 June to 18 July, with evening performances. Visiting hours can change on rehearsal and performance days. Dates for 2027 should be checked before you plan around them.
Orange and the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine area
The Châteauneuf-du-Pape area has been an independent cru since 1936 and makes red and white wine. Grenache noir shapes the reds, and the whites include Grenache blanc, Clairette and Roussanne. Round pebbles called galets roulés are part of the terroir, but the soils also include sand and sandstone, so not every plot is covered in stones. Above the village stands the castle ruin, built under John XXII between 1317 and 1333. A keep, the south wall and a lower level with the papal cellar survive, so see it as a ruin, not a complete palace.
From Avignon the bus route runs on line 902 to Sorgues and then on line 922 to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In the village the stops are Pierre de Luxembourg and Louis Pasteur. Check the current timetable before you go.
Make Orange part of a wine trip
Three ways to combine the town with the region.
Add Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The village is a wine area in its own right, an independent cru since 1936 for red and white wine. Its castle ruin is open to visit, and the village is easy to pair with Orange. See the Châteauneuf-du-Pape page.
Add Vaison-la-Romaine
If the Roman theatre interests you, the Roman districts of Vaison-la-Romaine offer a second Roman day, with their own pass and their own hours.
Taste in moderation
The driver does not drink. French law sets the limit at 0.5 g/l blood alcohol, and 0.2 g/l in the probationary period. No number of tasting glasses is a safe amount to drive on. A guided tour solves the problem. See wine tours from Avignon.
More around Orange
Pages that fit a trip to the Roman theatre.
Orange: frequently asked questions
How much does the Roman Theatre of Orange cost?
The full price is €11.50 in 2026, including the audioguide and the museum. Reduced entry costs €9.50 for ages 7 to 17, students, job seekers and Pass Éducation holders. Children under 7 enter free.
What are the opening hours?
From June to August the theatre opens from 9:00 to 19:00. In April, May and September the hours are 9:00 to 18:00. In March and October they are 9:30 to 17:30, and from November to February they are 9:30 to 17:00. Rehearsals and performances can change them.
Is the Arc de Triomphe included in the theatre ticket?
Do not plan on it. The arch is a separate monument, and the theatre ticket does not cover a paid visit inside it.
Is Orange part of the Côtes du Rhône wine country?
Orange is one of the communes of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine area, which is its own cru and not the regional Côtes du Rhône appellation. It is a convenient neighbour for a wine day.
Are there performances at the theatre?
Yes. The summer festival Chorégies d'Orange ran its 2026 programme from 19 June to 18 July. Check the dates for 2027 before you plan around the festival.