About this event
From October 8 to 11, 2026, Esther & Salma returns to Essaouira for a third edition under the theme “Crossing Borders.” The encounters explore exile, otherness, memory and transmission through film, visual arts, theatre, music, readings and public forums.
Directed by Catherine Becker, the festival works with the Essaouira Mogador Association and under the honorary presidency of André Azoulay. Its 2026 theme examines the crossing of geographic, cultural, symbolic and personal borders, treating artistic creation as a space for dialogue between different experiences and communities.
The detailed 2026 programme, exact venues and complete ticketing information are still forthcoming. Explore the Essaouira cultural guide, Bayt Dakira and Dar Souiri.
Official sources: Esther & Salma · Festival manifesto · Official ticketing page.
Directed by Catherine Becker, the festival works with the Essaouira Mogador Association and under the honorary presidency of André Azoulay. Its 2026 theme examines the crossing of geographic, cultural, symbolic and personal borders, treating artistic creation as a space for dialogue between different experiences and communities.
The detailed 2026 programme, exact venues and complete ticketing information are still forthcoming. Explore the Essaouira cultural guide, Bayt Dakira and Dar Souiri.
Official sources: Esther & Salma · Festival manifesto · Official ticketing page.
English edition. The title and editorial description have been reviewed for publication. Dates, prices, booking links and venue information remain synchronised with the French reference listing.
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