Festival Rire Onet
The humor festival of the cultural back-to-school in Aveyron
2026
About Rire Onet
Established in 2010, the Festival Rire Onet kicks off the cultural season every September in Onet-le-Château, Aveyron. The Théâtre La Baleine hosts comedians of all styles—from stand-up and one-man shows to slapstick, biting satire, or socially conscious comedy—while the Café Culturel Le Krill features short-format performances and a show for young audiences, which are free with a reservation.
Rire Onet — edition 2026
Rire Onet kicks off the cultural season in Onet-le-Château from Tuesday, September 22nd to Friday, September 25th, 2026, across the Théâtre La Baleine and the Café Culturel Le Krill. The lineup features five shows: Oldelaf and Arnaud Joyet in "Opération Bretzel," stand-up sets by Paul de Saint Sernin and Tom Baldetti, magic by David Silaguy, and a clown show for ages 5 and up.
Rire Onet 2026, September 22nd to 25th
The City of Onet-le-Château announced on June 23rd, 2026, four days of live performance and comedy from Tuesday, September 22nd to Friday, September 25th, split between the Théâtre La Baleine and the Café Culturel Le Krill. The program includes stand-up, magic, clown theater, and musical performances, featuring both rising stars and nationally recognized artists.
Three ticketed evenings at the theater
The three shows at the Théâtre La Baleine begin at 8:30 PM. Oldelaf and Arnaud Joyet open on Wednesday the 23rd with "Opération Bretzel," where they play two Nazi hunters. Paul de Saint Sernin follows on Thursday the 24th, and Tom Baldetti on Friday the 25th, both performing stand-up.
Two free sessions at Le Krill
The Café Culturel Le Krill, located in the theater lobby, will host two free events that require reservation: David Silaguy’s magic and mentalism show "Je pense donc voilà" on Tuesday the 22nd at 8:30 PM, and the clown and puppet show "Les petites casseroles que tu trimballes" on Wednesday the 23rd at 3:00 PM, suitable for ages 5 and up.
Ticketing
€28 full price, €24 with a culture card, €14 for students and those under 18. A festival pass covering all three theater evenings is available for €66 full price or €57 with a culture card. Physical tickets have been on sale at the theater since June 17th and at the Paul-Géraldini media library since July 7th; online sales are available via la-baleine.eu. For reservations, call 05 65 77 68 00 or email [email protected].
Highlights Rire Onet 2026
- Oldelaf and Arnaud Joyet in "Opération Bretzel," Wednesday, September 23rd at 8:30 PM at Théâtre La Baleine
- Paul de Saint Sernin stand-up, Thursday, September 24th at 8:30 PM at Théâtre La Baleine
- Tom Baldetti stand-up, Friday, September 25th at 8:30 PM at Théâtre La Baleine
- Two free sessions with reservation at Café Culturel Le Krill, including a clown show for ages 5+
- Festival pass for €66 for all three theater evenings
Programme Rire Onet 2026
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
- 8:30 PM — David Silaguy, "Je pense donc voilà" · Café Culturel Le Krill · magic, mentalism, and stand-up · 1h · all ages · free with reservation. He portrays a jaded magician who masters manipulation, cheating, and reading non-verbal cues.
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
- 3:00 PM — Family show, "Les petites casseroles que tu trimballes" · Café Culturel Le Krill · clown and puppets · 45 min · ages 5+ · free with reservation. A wandering clown ends up in an abandoned place where soap bubbles turn into small puppet creatures.
- 8:30 PM — "Opération Bretzel," Oldelaf and Arnaud Joyet · Théâtre La Baleine · comedy and music · 1h30 · all ages. The two actors play Nazi hunters, traveling from the library in Le Perreux-sur-Marne to Bogota, via the forest of Rambouillet.
Thursday, September 24th, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Paul de Saint Sernin · Théâtre La Baleine · stand-up · 1h10 · all ages. He shares jokes about a high school humiliation, eight hours spent hiding in a bush, and a therapist who deemed him incapable of love.
Friday, September 25th, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Tom Baldetti · Théâtre La Baleine · stand-up · 1h15 · all ages. He dissects his family ties, childhood fears, fatherhood, and friendship.
The two sessions at Le Krill are free with reservation; the three evenings at the Théâtre La Baleine are ticketed and covered by a festival pass. This is the complete program published by the theater.
Prices Rire Onet 2026
Practical information — Rire Onet
Practical Information
Access
Théâtre La Baleine and Café Culturel Le Krill, 25 place des Artistes, 12850 Onet-le-Château.
- By car: Onet-le-Château is located west of Rodez and is accessible via the RN88. Parking is available near the theater.
- By bus: Use the Agglobus network of Rodez Agglomération.
Ticketing
The box office is located in Le Krill, the theater lobby: open Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and one hour before showtime on performance nights. Reservations can be made by phone at 05 65 77 68 00, by email at [email protected], at the box office, or online at la-baleine.eu. Reservations are held for a maximum of 15 days. Ticket prices vary from year to year.
Contact
- Phone: 05 65 77 68 00 (theater) · 05 65 77 68 06 (Le Krill)
- Email: [email protected] · [email protected] · [email protected]
- Website: la-baleine.eu
Rire Onet: Comedy kicks off the season at La Baleine
Every September since 2010, the Festival Rire Onet has launched the cultural season in Onet-le-Château, part of the Rodez urban area.
Stand-up, showcases, and short formats
The program blends stand-up, one-man shows, magic, and clown theater, pairing up-and-coming artists with nationally recognized names. Comedians who have graced the stage in Onet include Stéphane Guillon, Éric et Quentin, and Thomas Marty in 2022, as well as Roman Doduik, Guillermo Guiz, and David Voinson in 2024.
Two venues, two formats
Ticketed evening performances take place at the Théâtre La Baleine, a municipal venue with 493 seats (486 standard and 7 accessible for people with reduced mobility) that opened in September 2012 at 25 place des Artistes. The Café Culturel Le Krill, located in the theater's lobby, hosts shorter performances such as concerts, small-scale acts, and shows for young audiences, most of which are free with a reservation.
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