L'Air d'en Rire
The traveling humor festival of Vendée
About Air d'en Rire
L'Air d'en Rire: twenty years of humor in the heart of Vendée
Created in 2004 in Saint-Denis-la-Chevasse as a small open-air festival, L'Air d'en Rire has become over the years one of the essential humor events in Western France. Supported by the eponymous association and its 130 active volunteers, the festival has hosted over 500 volunteers in twenty years and programmed dozens of top artists.
A traveling festival, rooted in its territory
The originality of L'Air d'en Rire lies in its traveling format: each autumn, the festival takes over five communes in Vendée — Saint-Denis-la-Chevasse, Bellevigny, La Genétouze, Les Achards, and Mouilleron-le-Captif — spread around La Roche-sur-Yon. By moving from venue to venue, the festival brings culture and laughter to rural communities that do not always have the opportunity to offer a year-round cultural season.
Twelve shows, four weekends, twenty-five comedians
For nearly a month, from Thursday to Saturday, L'Air d'en Rire offers a dozen shows covering the entire spectrum of humor: stand-up, one-man-shows, improv, comic magic, absurd humor, and musical humor. Each edition mixes established headliners — Caroline Vigneaux, Mathieu Madénian, Yohann Métay — and rising artists discovered through a national young talent competition.
Event evenings
The festival is distinguished by its themed galas: improv night, new talent gala where the audience votes for their favorite comedian, and comic magic show. These collective formats allow you to discover several artists in a single evening and create a unique festive atmosphere.
A solidarity commitment
Since its inception, L'Air d'en Rire has partnered with the association Le Rire Médecin, which improves the daily lives of hospitalized children through professional clown interventions. In twenty years, the festival has donated over €30,000 to fund clown programs for the pediatric service of the Nantes University Hospital.
Air d'en Rire — edition 2026
The 17th edition of L'Air d'en Rire returns in autumn 2026, from September 24 to October 17, to tour the Vendée communes around La Roche-sur-Yon. The program includes a dozen comedy shows spread over several weekends, in Saint-Denis-la-Chevasse, Bellevigny, Les Achards, and Mouilleron-le-Captif. Among the confirmed headliners: Olivier de Benoist, Christelle Chollet, D'Jal, Marion Mezadorian, Marc Tournebœuf, María Moreno, and Marie Reno.
2026 Edition — 17th edition
The L'Air d'en Rire festival celebrates its 17th edition from September 24 to October 17, 2026. True to its itinerant format, it will take over five Vendée communes around La Roche-sur-Yon from Thursday to Saturday, with a program mixing stand-up, one-man-show, musical humor, and comic theater, featuring both established artists and emerging talents.
2026 Headliners
This edition brings together several big names in comedy: Olivier de Benoist (with his show « Le Droit au bonheur »), Christelle Chollet, D'Jal, Marion Mezadorian, Marc Tournebœuf, María Moreno, and Marie Reno, alongside young comedians highlighted during the traditional New Talents Gala.
Programme Air d'en Rire 2026
Program confirmed by the festival (sources: official website airdenrire.fr, Vendée cultural agendas). Show times not specified below can be found on the official ticketing website.
Les Achards — Espace Culturel George Sand
- Thursday, September 24 and Friday, September 25, 2026 — Festival opening (including New Talents Gala)
Saint-Denis-la-Chevasse — Espace Richelieu
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 8:30 PM — Marc Tournebœuf
Bellevigny — Salle des fêtes
- Thursday, October 8, 2026 — María Moreno
- Friday, October 9, 2026 — Marion Mezadorian
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 — Marie Reno & her musicians
Mouilleron-le-Captif — La Longère de Beaupuy
- Thursday, October 15, 2026 — D'Jal
- Friday, October 16, 2026 — Christelle Chollet
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 — Olivier de Benoist · « Le Droit au bonheur »
Other artists complete the lineup (Yann Guillarme, Clément Blouin, Monsieur Segur, « Ma Région a de l'Humour »…); the detailed program and times are published progressively on airdenrire.fr.
Highlights Air d'en Rire 2026
- 17th edition, from September 24 to October 17, 2026
- Olivier de Benoist closing on October 17 in Mouilleron-le-Captif
- Itinerant festival in five Vendée communes
- Headliners: Christelle Chollet, D'Jal, Marion Mezadorian, Marc Tournebœuf, María Moreno, Marie Reno
- New Talents Gala and thematic evenings
Prices Air d'en Rire 2026
Practical information — Air d'en Rire
Practical Information
Access
By car: The festival takes place in five communes around La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée). In Mouilleron-le-Captif, shows are held at the Longère de Beaupuy, Route de Beaupuy, in the heart of a 58-hectare estate at the foot of Beaupuy Castle. Free parking on site.
Other venues: Espace Culturel George Sand in Les Achards, municipal halls in Saint-Denis-la-Chevasse, Bellevigny, and La Genétouze.
Ticketing
Tickets on sale at airdenrire.fr via the Weezevent platform, as well as through the France Billet network (Fnac, Géant, Magasins U, Intermarché) and Ticketmaster (Auchan, Cora, Cultura, E.Leclerc). A multi-show Festival Pass is offered at an advantageous rate.
Indicative prices
From €16 to €38 depending on the shows and artists. Reduced rate for under 18s, students, and job seekers (proof required at the entrance).
Accessibility
Assistance for people with reduced mobility upon reservation, by contacting the festival at least 15 days before the show.
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Where does it take place — Air d'en Rire
La Longère de Beaupuy (siège à Mouilleron-le-Captif, festival itinérant)
Route de Beaupuy, Longère de Beaupuy, 85000 Mouilleron-le-Captif