Festival des Rires

The Festival des Rires: Humor in the Spotlight in Saint-Avertin

The Festival des Rires is a must-attend event for humor and comedy lovers in the Tours metropolitan area. Organized at the Nouvel Atrium in Saint-Avertin, a modern and warm performance venue, this festival offers several days entirely dedicated to laughter, bringing together artists from various backgrounds on stage united by a common talent: making the audience laugh.

A 100% Humor Program

The Festival des Rires presents humor in all its forms: one-man shows and one-woman shows, stand-up performances, boulevard plays and situation comedies, sketches and clown acts, theater improvisation nights. The program mixes established artists from the French comedy scene, regularly seen on television and in major venues, with emerging talents and local companies, offering a diversity of styles and comedic registers.

Shows for All Tastes

From frank and generous laughter to more subtle comedies, including absurd humor and burlesque, the Festival des Rires offers a complete panorama of contemporary comedic creation. Each evening is designed as a moment of sharing and conviviality, where the audience is invited to relax, laugh, and discover new forms of comedy.

The Nouvel Atrium, Saint-Avertin's Cultural Gem

The Nouvel Atrium is the flagship cultural venue of Saint-Avertin, a dynamic residential town in the Tours metropolitan area. This performance hall, with its refined acoustics and modern comfort, hosts an eclectic program throughout the year, mixing theater, music, humor, circus, and puppetry. The Festival des Rires is part of this rich cultural season, alongside the Festival Intime and the Dimanches de l'Atrium.

A Friendly Event in the Heart of the Metropolis

Saint-Avertin, located south of Tours on the banks of the Cher river, offers a pleasant living environment and a dynamic cultural life. The Festival des Rires contributes to the animation of the town and the Tours metropolitan area, attracting a family and intergenerational audience. Spectators appreciate the warm atmosphere of the Nouvel Atrium and the proximity to the artists, characteristic of human-sized festivals.