Festival du Rire de l'Yssingelais

34th Festival du Rire - October 16 to 25, 2025

The 34th edition of the Festival du Rire de l'Yssingelais offered a rich and varied program, extending for the first time to Dunières in addition to the usual partner towns. Seven evenings of shows marked these ten days of humor.

Karim Duval opened the festival on October 16 with his show “Entropie,” blending sharp and biting humor. Amy London, a former teacher turned comedian, presented “J'étais pas prête” on October 17, a self-deprecating show about her journey between the national education system and the stage. Julien Santini, a columnist for TF1 and France Inter, presented his self-titled show on October 18, a gallery of characters with absurd and consensual humor.

On Wednesday, October 22, the Théâtre Bazarnaüm delighted young audiences with “Katastroff Orkestar.” On October 23, the play “Amor à Mort”, performed by four actors, offered an evening of sketches and comedy. La Bajon, with her sharp humor on risky subjects, presented “En Rodage” on October 24 to a sold-out house. Finally, Bérengère Krief, nominated for the Molières 2025, closed the festival on October 25 with her show “Sexe,” also sold out.

Program for the 34th Edition

Off-site evenings

• September 13: Young Talents Evening – Salle Calibert, Le Mazet-Saint-Voy
• September 27: Thomas Croisière – Cinema, Dunières
• October 4: Stotz et Giroud – Sainte-Sigolène

Festival in Yssingeaux – Foyer Rural

• Thursday, October 16, 8:30 PM: Karim Duval – “Entropie” (€18)
• Friday, October 17, 8:30 PM: Amy London – “J'étais pas prête” (€14)
• Saturday, October 18, 8:30 PM: Julien Santini – “Santini” (€18)
• Wednesday, October 22: Théâtre Bazarnaüm – “Katastroff Orkestar” (young audience, €5)
• Thursday, October 23, 8:30 PM: “Amor à Mort” – Play (€16)
• Friday, October 24, 8:30 PM: La Bajon – “En Rodage” (€21) – SOLD OUT
• Saturday, October 25, 8:30 PM: Bérengère Krief – “Sexe” (€26) – SOLD OUT

• 34th edition of the Festival du Rire de l'Yssingelais
• 2,696 attendees with an 88.7% fill rate
• Bérengère Krief (nominated for the Molières 2025) and La Bajon sold out
• Geographic expansion with a first evening in Dunières
• Children's show “Katastroff Orkestar” by Théâtre Bazarnaüm
• Karim Duval, Amy London, and Julien Santini as discoveries