Festival de l'Humour à Lorette
Season of humorous shows at the Salle de l'Écluse
2026
About Festival de l'Humour
Festival de l'Humour — edition 2026
2026-2027 Season — from October 3, 2026, to March 20, 2027
The Lorette Comedy Festival returns for a new season in autumn 2026. As every year, the Salle de l'Écluse hosts a series of humorous shows on Saturday evenings at 8:30 PM, from October 2026 to March 2027.
The season opens on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with the musical comedy « Ménopause », where four women, opposites in every way, discover a universal common ground and tell their story through songs and humor.
The festival continues to offer a diversity of comedic styles:
- Stand-up and one-man shows
- Comedic plays
- Imitation shows
- Duos and humorous musical performances
The headliners for each date are announced throughout the season on the official website of the Ville de Lorette and partner ticketing platforms (Fnac Spectacles, Eventim).
Highlights Festival de l'Humour 2026
Highlights for the 2026-2027 Season
- New season of the Lorette Comedy Festival, at the Salle de l'Écluse
- From Saturday, October 3, 2026, to Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Eight dates scheduled for Saturday evenings at 8:30 PM
- Season opening on October 3, 2026, with the musical comedy « Ménopause »
- Ticketing on ville-lorette.fr, Fnac Spectacles, and Eventim
Programme Festival de l'Humour 2026
Program — 2026-2027 Season
Eight dates are scheduled for Saturdays at 8:30 PM at the Salle de l'Écluse:
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 — « Ménopause » (musical comedy)
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Saturday, January 23, 2027
- Saturday, January 30, 2027
- Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Saturday, February 13, 2027
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
The headliners associated with each date are unveiled throughout the season. Program and ticketing information on ville-lorette.fr, as well as on Fnac Spectacles and Eventim.
Prices Festival de l'Humour 2026
Practical information — Festival de l'Humour
Practical Information
Venue
Salle de l'Écluse — Multi-purpose complex
30 rue Adèle Bourdon
42420 Lorette
Access
By car: Lorette is located about 15 km east of Saint-Étienne, in the Gier valley. From Saint-Étienne, allow 20 to 25 minutes via the D108. From Lyon, allow 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes via the A47/A72. Free parking with 28 spaces immediately next to the hall, as well as free street parking.
By public transport: Lorette is served by the STAS network from Saint-Étienne (approximately 30 to 45 minutes). The nearest train station is Rive-de-Gier, about 1.8 km away (24 minutes on foot).
Schedules
The Festival de l'Humour shows take place on Saturday or Friday evenings at 8:30 PM, from early October to the end of April.
Prices
- Lorette resident rate: from €18 to €20 depending on the show
- External rate: from €20 to €28 depending on the show
Increased rates for highly renowned artists (up to €30.50).
Ticketing
Online booking on the official website of the City of Lorette: ville-lorette.fr/billetterie. Tickets also available on Fnac Spectacles and Eventim.
Accessibility
The Salle de l'Écluse is accessible to people with reduced mobility. For any specific requests, please contact the Lorette Town Hall.
Contact
Mairie de Lorette
Phone: 04 77 73 30 44
Fax: 04 77 73 40 33
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ville-lorette.fr
The Festival de l'Humour à Lorette: Evenings of Laughter in the Heart of the Gier Valley
Every season, from October to April, the Salle de l'Écluse in Lorette transforms into a temple of laughter. The Festival de l'Humour offers a varied and high-quality program, combining stand-up, one-man shows, comedy plays, impersonations, sketches, and humorous musical performances. Six shows punctuate the season, bringing together established artists from the French comedy scene and rising talents.
A Festival Rooted in Lorette's Cultural Life
Supported by the Municipal Animation and Culture Service of the Lorette Town Hall, the Festival de l'Humour is part of the town's cultural season. Each edition is designed to offer a diversity of comedic styles: from intimate one-man shows to zany musical duos, including boulevard comedies and impersonation shows. Over the seasons, the festival has hosted renowned artists such as Patrick Timsit, Didier Bénureau, Marianne James, Michel Leeb, Philippe Lellouche, Régis Mailhot, Les Goguettes, and Tristan Lopin.
The Salle de l'Écluse: A Venue for Live Performance
The Salle de l'Écluse multi-purpose complex, located at 30 rue Adèle Bourdon in Lorette, has a large hall that can accommodate up to 600 spectators in show configuration, equipped with a 300-seat grandstand, a stage area, a reception hall, and a bar. The venue is fenced, guarded, and has a free parking lot with 28 spaces, as well as street parking nearby. The hall is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Affordable Prices and Simplified Ticketing
The festival offers a preferential rate for Lorette residents (Lorette rate) and an external rate. Tickets are available online through the ticketing service on the official website of the City of Lorette, as well as on the Fnac Spectacles and Eventim platforms. Shows start at 8:30 PM and generally last between 1 and 1.5 hours.
Where does it take place — Festival de l'Humour
Festival de l'Humour in brief
History of Festival de l'Humour
Edition 2025 Oct 2025Other festivals near Lorette
Festival-goer reviews
No review yet. Be the first!
No rating yet — be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community
Have you spotted an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Every suggestion is reviewed by our team before publication.
Festival-goer photos
No photo yet. Share yours!
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)