Au Tours du Rire

Laughter for a good cause at the Grand Théâtre de Tours

Since 2019, Au Tours du Rire has brought together renowned comedians and magicians each autumn on the prestigious stage of the Grand Théâtre de Tours for an exceptional evening of laughter and solidarity. This charity festival is organized for the benefit of the association Magie à l'hôpital, and all profits are donated to fund the realization of dreams for hospitalized children or those with long-term illnesses.

A commitment to solidarity at the heart of the festival

The association Magie à l'hôpital is at the core of the Au Tours du Rire project. Founded to bring joy and magic to hospitalized children, it organizes this festival as its flagship fundraising event. Each edition helps fund an increasing number of children's dreams: the 7th edition (2025) aims to fulfill 30 children's dreams. This charitable dimension gives the festival a special soul, where the audience laughs knowing that their ticket directly contributes to a noble cause.

Prestigious artists on the Opera stage

The Grand Théâtre de Tours, also known as the Opéra de Tours, provides a sumptuous setting for the festival. This historic venue in the center of Tours, with its remarkable architecture, hosts top-tier artists. Among the comedians and artists who have performed in various editions are: Anne Roumanoff, Laurent Baffie, Thomas VDB, Tony Saint Laurent, Sandrine Alexi (host), Les Décaféinés, the twins Steeven et Christopher, Le Cas Pucine (ventriloquist, winner of La France a un Incroyable Talent 2019), Alexandra Duvivier (magician, Mandrake d'or), and Markobi (world magic champion).

A festive and generous evening

Each edition of Au Tours du Rire is hosted by a renowned presenter and offers a varied program combining humor, magic, and surprises. The atmosphere is both festive and moving, with artists readily participating in this solidarity evening. The Tours audience turns out every year, making the festival a faithful autumn cultural event in Indre-et-Loire.

Seven editions of laughter and solidarity

Since its creation in 2019, Au Tours du Rire has continuously grown in recognition and impact. The festival has successfully navigated the years, establishing itself as a must-attend event in the cultural and solidarity life of Tours. The 7th edition in 2025 testifies to the sustainability and vitality of a project driven by the generosity of artists and the public.