Les Embuscades
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Edition 2025 — Les Embuscades
The 40th edition of Les Embuscades took place from September 24 to October 11, 2025, celebrating 40 years of countryside humor. The festival featured an exceptional program built around the favorites of the last ten years, attracting nearly 10,000 spectators and mobilizing over 80 volunteers.
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40th edition - Les Embuscades celebrates its 40th anniversary
The Les Embuscades festival celebrated its 40th anniversary from September 24 to October 11, 2025, with a special edition titled 'A Burlesque Symphony in the Land of the Unknown'. Nearly 10,000 spectators attended this historic edition.
Highlights of the 2025 edition
- Devos Gala: opening night on September 24 in homage to the illustrious Raymond Devos, with a selection of artists from Belgium led by master of ceremonies Bruno Coppens
- Anniversary evening in Cossé-le-Vivien with Compagnie OPUS and Jérôme Rouger
- Village evenings to connect with the audience in the surrounding towns
- Surprise evenings orchestrated by Compagnie Joseph K
- Humor Nights bringing together musicians and comedians
- Burlesque theater evening with clowns, music, and satire
This edition was hailed as a success, confirming that Les Embuscades is "the only festival in Mayenne run by an association that has existed for over 40 years".
Highlights
Highlights of the 2025 edition
- 40th anniversary of the festival
- Devos Gala: tribute to Raymond Devos with Bruno Coppens and Belgian artists
- Anniversary evening with Compagnie OPUS and Jérôme Rouger
- Nearly 10,000 spectators and over 80 volunteers mobilized
- Surprise evenings, Humor Nights, and village evenings
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Where does it take place — Les Embuscades
Salle du FCC et lieux itinérants
58 place Tussenhausen, 53230 Cossé-le-Vivien