Festival National des Humoristes

The Festival National des Humoristes: 35 years of laughter between Drôme and Ardèche

Since 1989, the Festival National des Humoristes has been filling the air with laughter between Tain-l'Hermitage (Drôme) and Tournon-sur-Rhône (Ardèche), on both sides of the Rhône. Over the decades, this festival has become one of the major humor events in France, attracting thousands of spectators for ten days each summer.

Ten days of humor in all its forms

Every evening at the end of August, the festival schedules humor shows in all their diversity: one-man shows, stand-up, sketches, improvisation, musical humor, and café-théâtre. The program mixes confirmed headliners and emerging young talents, making the festival a true springboard for the new generation of comedians.

Legendary artists

Since its creation, hundreds of artists have performed on the festival's stages. Among the most famous: Laurent Gerra, Dany Boon, Florence Foresti, Vincent Dubois of Les Bodin's, Élodie Poux, and many other comedians who have become national stars. The festival has successfully identified and revealed talents long before their media breakthrough.

A multi-site festival in Ardèche Hermitage

The Festival des Humoristes has chosen to set up in various performance venues spread across several towns: Tournon-sur-Rhône, Tain-l'Hermitage, Mercurol-Veaunes, La Roche-de-Glun, Beaumont-Monteux, Saint-Jean-de-Muzols, and Saint-Victor. This multi-site approach allows it to reach a wide audience and bring the Ardèche Hermitage region to life with humor.

Strong territorial roots

The festival contributes to the tourism and cultural influence of the Rhône valley, in the heart of the Hermitage and Côtes du Rhône vineyards. It enhances the attractiveness of the Ardèche Hermitage destination and generates significant economic benefits for local accommodation providers, restaurateurs, and businesses.