Festival Coup de Theatre

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MusicInstitut Francais du Gabon/Libreville
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsFew Gabonese theatre festivals combine
Language["fr"]Currency: XAF
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Festival Coup de Theatre in Institut Francais du Gabon/Libreville

Now in its twelfth edition, Libreville's Festival Coup de Theatre pairs professional Gabonese productions, including new work by playwrights Camille Otogo and Vincent de Paul Nyonda, with a dedicated youth theatre strand drawing school troupes from across Gabon, opened this year by the Institut Francais du Gabon's own artistic director performing the title role in Chaka Zulu.

Domique Douma, the Institut Francais du Gabon's artistic director, returns to the stage himself to open the twelfth edition of the Festival Coup de Theatre, playing the title role in a production of Chaka Zulu inspired by a text by Leopold Sedar Senghor.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few Gabonese theatre festivals combine professional playwriting with a genuine national youth pipeline the way Coup de Theatre does: school theatre clubs from provincial towns like Moanda share billing with established professional productions rather than being relegated to a separate junior event

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival's artistic director performing the opening production himself, in a Chaka Zulu adaptation drawn from a Leopold Sedar Senghor text, adds a further distinctive touch rarely seen at comparable regional theatre festivals

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Festival Coup de Theatre is documented as a recurring music festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Institut Francais du Gabon/Libreville, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Few Gabonese theatre festivals combine professional playwriting with a genuine national youth pipeline the way Coup de Theatre does: school theatre...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

For Festival Coup de Theatre, plan transport around the exact Institut Francais du Gabon/Libreville venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Smart-casual suits evening professional productions at the Institut Francais; daytime youth showcase sessions are more relaxed and family-friendly.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Festival Coup de Theatre, stay near the part of Institut Francais du Gabon/Libreville you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["fr"] · XAF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map0.39 N, 9.45 EOpen in Google Maps

Institut Francais du Gabon/Libreville, Estuaire, Gabon

Nearest airportLBV — Libreville Leon M'ba
TransportFor Festival Coup de Theatre, plan transport around the exact Institut Francais du Gabon/Libreville venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Festival Coup de Theatre, stay near the part of Institut Francais du Gabon/Libreville you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival Coup de Theatre?

Festival Coup de Theatre is listed for Past edition: 25–27 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Coup de Theatre take place?

The festival is listed in Institut Francais du Gabon/Libreville, Gabon. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Institut Francais du Gabon/Libreville, Estuaire, Gabon

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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