Lillarious
Lille's augmented humor festival, created by the founder of Montreux Comedy
About Lillarious
Lillarious is a humor festival created in 2022 by Grégoire Furrer, founder of the Montreux Comedy Festival. For ten days between January and February, it takes over Lille's iconic venues to offer galas, debates, and shows centered around laughter. Founded on innovation, training, and anticipation, Lillarious explores humor in 360° as a laboratory for tomorrow's entertainment.
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Lillarious: Augmented Humor in Lille
Lillarious was born in 2022 from the vision of Grégoire Furrer, creator of the Montreux Comedy Festival. By establishing this new humor festival in Lille, in the Hauts-de-France region, Furrer aimed to create a one-of-a-kind event: a festival that doesn't just program shows, but explores humor in all its facets.
A Unique Concept: 360° Humor
Lillarious stands out for its multidimensional approach to humor. The festival is built on three pillars: innovation (exploring new forms of comedy), training (supporting emerging talents), and anticipation (reflecting on the role of laughter in tomorrow's society). Each edition thus offers a mix of galas, debates, conferences, workshops, and training sessions.
Iconic Venues
The festival unfolds in Lille's most prestigious venues: the Nouveau Siècle for major galas, the Théâtre Sébastopol for shows by established comedians, the Grand Mix in Tourcoing, and Les Enfants Terribles for more intimate formats and discoveries.
Top-Tier Artists
Since its creation, Lillarious has hosted renowned comedians and emerging talents. The 5th edition (2026) notably features a "Last Gala Before AI" exploring artificial intelligence and humor, as well as Élodie Poux, one of the top five ticket-selling performers in France.
A Launchpad for Talent
True to its discovery mission, Lillarious annually presents a new talent competition and an open casting call, allowing young comedians to perform for industry professionals and a wide audience. The first edition notably innovated with virtual performances blending on-stage comedians with those connected remotely.
Lillarious — edition 2026
The 5th edition of Lillarious runs from January 30 to February 8, 2026. On the program: the "Last Gala Before AI" on January 30-31 at Nouveau Siècle, and Élodie Poux from February 5 to 7 at Théâtre Sébastopol.
Lillarious 2026 – 5th Edition
The Lillarious festival returns for its 5th edition from January 30 to February 8, 2026. The program is structured around two major highlights: the "Last Gala Before AI" on January 30 and 31 at Nouveau Siècle, an evening exploring the theme of artificial intelligence and humor, and the shows by Élodie Poux ("Élodie Poux fait son cinéma") from February 5 to 7 at Théâtre Sébastopol.
For 10 days, the festival offers galas, debates, training, and shows in the iconic venues of Lille and its metropolitan area, true to its ambition to inspire, innovate, and bring people together through humor.
Programme Lillarious 2026
2026 Highlights
- January 30-31: "Last Gala Before AI" at Nouveau Siècle
- February 5-7: Élodie Poux "fait son cinéma" at Théâtre Sébastopol
- Galas, debates, and training sessions throughout the festival
Highlights Lillarious 2026
- 5th edition of the festival
- "Last Gala Before AI": thematic evening on artificial intelligence
- Élodie Poux, one of the top five ticket-selling performers in France
- 10 days of 360° humor
Prices Lillarious 2026
Practical information — Lillarious
Festival Access
By Train
Stations Lille Flandres and Lille Europe. The Nouveau Siècle is a 10-minute walk from Lille Flandres station.
By Metro
Station Gare Lille Flandres or Rihour for the Nouveau Siècle. Station Sébastopol (line 1) for the Théâtre Sébastopol.
Ticketing
Tickets available on the official website lillarious.com and at usual points of sale. Prices vary depending on the shows and galas.
Festival Venues
- Le Nouveau Siècle – Place Mendès-France, Lille
- Théâtre Sébastopol – Place Sébastopol, Lille
- Le Grand Mix – Tourcoing
- Les Enfants Terribles – Lille
Contact
Official website: lillarious.com
Accommodation
Lille offers a wide range of hotels, hostels, and rentals in the city center, in close proximity to the festival venues. Booking is recommended for weekends with heavy programming.
Practical Tips
- Consult the full program on the official website to plan your evenings
- Some shows sell out quickly; booking in advance is advised
- The festival also offers free conferences on humor and innovation
- Open mic nights allow you to discover new comedy talents
Dining
The numerous restaurants and brasseries in Lille's center, particularly in Vieux-Lille and around the Grand'Place, welcome festival-goers before and after shows. Flemish specialties and international cuisine are available.
Accessibility
Festival venues are accessible to people with reduced mobility. Reserved seating is available upon request from the ticket offices of the various venues.
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Where does it take place — Lillarious
Le Nouveau Siècle et lieux divers à Lille
Place Mendès-France, 59000 Lille