Les Voiles de l'Humour
The laughter festival of La Baule, facing the ocean
About Les Voiles de l'Humour
Les Voiles de l'Humour is the humor festival of La Baule-Escoublac, in Loire-Atlantique. Created in 2023 by Mathilde Moreau and Erwan GdB, founders of the Compagnie du Café-Théâtre de Nantes, this spring event is held annually during the Easter holidays at the Atlantia Congress and Festival Palace, 200 meters from the beach. On two stages — a large auditorium with 900 seats and a 350-seat Comedy Club — the festival offers an eclectic program mixing one-man-shows, one-woman-shows, stand-up, comedy showcases, and shows for young audiences. Each edition is sponsored by a major figure in French humor. Driven by growing success (2,400 spectators in 2023, 3,000 in 2024, 5,200 in 2025), the festival has quickly established itself as a highlight of the cultural life of La Baule and the Côte d'Amour.
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A humor festival born from a passion for sailing and laughter
Les Voiles de l'Humour was born in 2023 from an original idea by Mathilde Moreau and Erwan GdB, creators of the Compagnie du Café-Théâtre in Nantes. Passionate about sailing and humor – two symbols of freedom – they naturally chose La Baule-Escoublac, an emblematic seaside resort on the Côte d'Amour, to host their laughter festival during the Easter holidays. The partnership with La Baule Événements and the Atlantia Congress and Festival Palace allowed the project to take flight from its very first edition.
Two stages for all shades of laughter
The festival unfolds on two stages within the Atlantia Congress Palace: a large 900-seat auditorium hosting headliners and major one-man-shows, and an intimate 350-seat Comedy Club dedicated to stand-up and discovery showcases. This dual format allows for a rich and varied program, with approximately 12 shows and twenty artists per edition: one-man-shows, one-woman-shows, stand-up, 100% female comedy showcases with Les Baulettes, shows for young audiences, and showcases of emerging regional talents.
Prestigious sponsors
Each edition is placed under the sponsorship – or “captaincy” – of a major personality from the French comedy scene. Previous editions have featured Laura Felpin and Gérémy Crédeville (2023), Manu Payet, Marianne James, and Tristan Lopin (2024), and then Manu Payet again as official sponsor (2025), accompanied by Caroline Vigneaux, Jeanfi Janssens, and Marion Mezadorian. For 2026, Chantal Ladesou takes on the role of festival patron.
Spectacular growth
In just three editions, Les Voiles de l'Humour has seen spectacular growth in attendance: 2,400 spectators for the first edition in 2023, nearly 3,000 in 2024, and a record 5,200 spectators in 2025. This momentum reflects the festival's strong presence in the cultural landscape of La Baule and the Atlantic coast, and the quality of its programming, which appeals to both locals and vacationers.
Les Voiles de l'Humour — edition 2026
4th edition of Les Voiles de l'Humour in La Baule. From April 23 to 26, 2026 at the Atlantia Congress and Festival Palace. 18 artists on 2 stages, with Chantal Ladesou as patron. Philippe Caverivière, Alex Vizorek, La Bajon, Oldelaf and Arnaud Joyet, Mélodie Fontaine, Antonia de Rendinger, Kévin Robin, and William Pilet on the program.
4th edition — Chantal Ladesou, captain of laughter in La Baule
Les Voiles de l'Humour returns from April 23 to 26, 2026 for a fourth edition at the Atlantia Congress and Festival Palace. Chantal Ladesou, an icon of French humor, is the patron — or "captain" — of this new edition, which features 18 artists on 2 stages.
On the grand auditorium stage, three top headliners will perform: Chantal Ladesou with her legendary energy, Philippe Caverivière, a sharp columnist and biting comedian, and Alex Vizorek with his show "2 ½". The festival also welcomes La Bajon and her show "Zen," blending engaged humor and self-deprecation.
The duo Oldelaf and Arnaud Joyet promises a wild musical show, while Mélodie Fontaine, Antonia de Rendinger, Kévin Robin, and William Pilet complete a program rich in discoveries and laughter. The Les Baulettes showcase, the 100% female event that has become the festival's signature, once again opens the festivities on Thursday evening. Emerging regional talents will be featured on the weekend stand-up showcase.
Programme Les Voiles de l'Humour 2026
Program — 2026 Edition
- Thursday, April 23: Les Baulettes — 100% female comedy showcase; Oldelaf and Arnaud Joyet — Humorous musical show
- Friday, April 24, 8:30 PM: Chantal Ladesou — One-woman-show (Grand Auditorium); Stand-up Showcase (Comedy Club)
- Saturday, April 25: Philippe Caverivière — One-man-show (Grand Auditorium); Mélodie Fontaine, Antonia de Rendinger, Kévin Robin (Comedy Club)
- Sunday, April 26, 8:30 PM: Alex Vizorek — "2 ½" (Grand Auditorium); La Bajon — "Zen"; William Pilet
Highlights Les Voiles de l'Humour 2026
- 4th edition — April 23-26, 2026
- Chantal Ladesou, patron and captain of the festival
- Philippe Caverivière and Alex Vizorek on the main stage
- La Bajon with her show "Zen"
- Oldelaf and Arnaud Joyet in a wild musical duo
- 18 artists on 2 stages over 4 days
- Les Baulettes: 100% female comedy showcase
- Stand-up showcase of emerging regional talents
Prices Les Voiles de l'Humour 2026
Practical information — Les Voiles de l'Humour
Practical Information
Venue
Atlantia Congress and Festival Palace
119 avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny
44500 La Baule-Escoublac
The Congress Palace is ideally located 200 meters from the beach of La Baule, in immediate proximity to the resort's hotels, restaurants, and shops.
Access
- By car: From Nantes, take the N171 then the D213 towards La Baule (approx. 1h15). From Rennes, allow about 1h45 via the N137 then the N171. Parking available near the Congress Palace.
- By train: La Baule-Escoublac SNCF station, about a 10-minute walk from the Congress Palace. Direct trains from Nantes (approx. 45 minutes), Rennes (approx. 1h45), and Paris-Montparnasse (approx. 3h).
- By public transport: The Hélyce bus network serves La Baule and the Congress Palace.
Schedule
Shows generally take place at 6:00 PM (stand-up showcases, children's shows) and 8:30 PM (one-man-shows and headliners). The festival runs for 4 days during the Easter holidays, from Thursday to Sunday.
Prices
- Individual shows: from €12 to €42 depending on the artist and category
- Pen Duick Pack: 2 shows at a reduced price (approx. €60 instead of €65)
Ticketing
Tickets on sale on the official website lesvoilesdelhumour.com, at the Atlantia Congress Palace ticket office (Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9 AM to 12 PM, and 3 hours before each show), as well as at the La Baule Tourist Office.
Contact
- Official website: lesvoilesdelhumour.com
- Phone: 02 40 11 51 51
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Palais des congrès et des festivals Atlantia
119 avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 44500 La Baule-Escoublac