Festival Estuaire d'en Rire
The unmissable humor festival of Honfleur
About Estuaire d'en Rire
Humor takes over the Greniers à Sel in Honfleur
Since 2001, the Festival Estuaire d'en Rire has filled the magnificent Greniers à Sel of Honfleur with laughter. These historic 17th-century buildings, converted into a cultural space in the heart of the Norman city, host the event every September for five days. The festival welcomes the biggest names in French humor and emerging talents for evenings of one-man shows, stand-up, and comedy.
A program mixing headliners and discoveries
Each edition offers an eclectic program that combines nationally renowned comedians with regional opening acts, providing a platform for young Norman talents. The 2025 edition, the 25th, will feature artists such as Booder, Blandine Lehout, Mathieu Madenian, and Camille Chamoux. Each evening concludes with a disguised karaoke after-party, creating a unique and warm atmosphere.
A festival driven by volunteers
The Festival Estuaire d'en Rire is powered by about fifty passionate volunteers who manage organization, reception, technical aspects, and catering. This human and friendly dimension is at the core of the festival's identity, aiming to be a place for meeting and sharing through laughter. The association Estuaire d'en Rire, based in Honfleur, organizes the event in collaboration with the City of Honfleur and the Tourist Office.
The Greniers à Sel, an exceptional setting
The Greniers à Sel of Honfleur, built in the 17th century to store salt for fish preservation, offers a unique architectural setting for humor performances. Their stone vaults and distinct acoustics create an intimacy conducive to laughter and connection between artists and the audience.
Estuaire d'en Rire — edition 2026
The 26th edition of the Festival Estuaire d'en Rire takes place from Tuesday, September 8 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, mainly at the Greniers à Sel in Honfleur, with a closing night at the Cidrerie de Beuzeville. Six evenings of one-man-show and stand-up feature Alex Vizorek, Yann Guillarme, Ana Godefroy, Gérémy Crédeville, Jessé, and Victoria Pianasso, complemented by the Honfleur Comedy Club and opening acts by Pierre Alexandre.
26th Festival Estuaire d'en Rire (2026)
From Tuesday, September 8 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, the Festival Estuaire d'en Rire celebrates its 26th edition at the Greniers à Sel in Honfleur, with a closing night at the Cidrerie de Beuzeville. On the program: six headliners of French comedy, the Honfleur Comedy Club dedicated to emerging talents, a backstage tour of the festival, and the exhibition « Les Méduses de Charlie » by illustrator Charlie Vaha.
Program night by night
Every evening (except September 13), Pierre Alexandre performs the opening act with his show « C'est juste pour rire ».
The Greniers à Sel and the Cidrerie de Beuzeville
The shows take place at the Greniers à Sel in Honfleur, a 17th-century stone setting in the heart of the Norman city, and the closing night on Sunday, September 13, takes over the Cidrerie de Beuzeville. Tickets are available online on BilletWeb and at the Honfleur Community Tourist Office.
Programme Estuaire d'en Rire 2026
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — Greniers à Sel
- 8:30 PM — Alex Vizorek, « 2 1/2 » · One-man-show blending stand-up and improvisation (not recommended for under 16s)
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 — Greniers à Sel
- 8:30 PM — Yann Guillarme, « Libre »
Thursday, September 10, 2026 — Greniers à Sel
- 8:30 PM — Ana Godefroy, « On s'accroche » · Intimate humor, columnist for the show Quotidien
Friday, September 11, 2026 — Greniers à Sel
- 8:30 PM — Gérémy Crédeville, « Enchanteur » · Mix of sketches, stand-up, and music
Saturday, September 12, 2026 — Greniers à Sel
- 10:30 AM — Backstage tour of the festival (registration required, free)
- 7:00 PM — Honfleur Comedy Club, presented by Victoria Pianasso · Showcase of young stand-up comedians
- 8:30 PM — Jessé, « Message personnel »
Sunday, September 13, 2026 — Cidrerie de Beuzeville
- 4:00 PM — Victoria Pianasso, « Reste simple »
Opening act every evening (except the 13th): Pierre Alexandre, « C'est juste pour rire ». Exhibition « Les Méduses de Charlie » by Charlie Vaha throughout the festival.
Highlights Estuaire d'en Rire 2026
- 26th edition, from September 8 to 13, 2026
- Headliners: Alex Vizorek, Gérémy Crédeville, Ana Godefroy, Jessé, Yann Guillarme, Victoria Pianasso
- Honfleur Comedy Club dedicated to emerging talents
- Backstage tour and exhibition « Les Méduses de Charlie »
Prices Estuaire d'en Rire 2026
Practical information — Estuaire d'en Rire
Practical Information
Venue
Greniers à Sel, Rue de la Ville, 14600 Honfleur.
Access
- By car: A13 then A29 and Pont de Normandie from Paris (200 km). From Caen (65 km) via N175/A13.
- By bus: Bus Verts lines from Caen, Deauville, and Le Havre.
- Parking: Downtown parking lots.
Prices
- Show ticket: from €18 per show
- 3-show pass: €90
- 5-show pass: €140
- 6-show pass: €155 (includes a drink)
Ticketing
Online ticketing at estuairedenrire.com and at the Honfleur Community Tourist Office.
Contact
- Website: www.estuairedenrire.com
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Greniers à Sel de Honfleur
Greniers à Sel, Rue de la Ville, 14600 Honfleur