Mauves de Rire
The humor and stand-up festival on the outskirts of Nantes
About Mauves de Rire
A humor festival born on the banks of the Loire
Founded in 2017 by the association Mauves de Rire, the festival was born from the desire to create a cultural event dedicated to humor in Mauves-sur-Loire, a town on the Loire located twenty minutes from Nantes. From its very first edition in October 2017, the festival was a great success, notably with Nadia Roz performing to a sold-out crowd. Since then, the event has continued to grow, expanding from a few performances to a full weekend of shows at the Théâtre Le Vallon, a modern cultural venue inaugurated in 2009 with 226 seats.
A program balancing established talents and revelations
Each edition of Mauves de Rire is built around two pillars. On one hand, shows by established comedians who are making waves on the French scene: Aymeric Lompret, Laura Domenge, Mélodie Fontaine, Yacine Belhousse, Pierre Thevenoux, Tristan Lopin, Booder, Antonia de Rendinger, and Olivia Moore have graced the stage of Le Vallon over the years. On the other hand, the Tremplin Jeunes Talents (Young Talent Competition), the iconic opening night on Friday, where seven candidates selected from over 120 applications each have ten minutes to win over the audience with their comedic style. This competition has become a true breeding ground for discoveries, like Léo Hardt, who was revealed at the 2024 competition and invited as a solo act the following year.
A weekend of laughter for everyone
The festival spans three days, from Friday to Sunday, with varied programming ranging from stand-up to one-man-shows, including family shows like “1 heure pour comprendre son ado” (1 hour to understand your teenager) with Camille Wehrlin, featured in the 8th edition. The warm atmosphere and the human scale of the Théâtre Le Vallon allow for a unique closeness between artists and the audience, making each performance a moment of sharing and camaraderie. Tickets, affordably priced (20 euros full price, 18 euros reduced price), are available online and from local shops in Mauves-sur-Loire.
Mauves de Rire — edition 2026
9th edition of the Mauves de Rire comedy festival, from October 9 to 11, 2026, at Théâtre Le Vallon, in Mauves-sur-Loire (Loire-Atlantique). A weekend of one-man shows and stand-up that opens with the Tremplin Jeunes Talents and notably welcomes Léopold Lemarchand, Amy London, and Kévin Robin.
9th edition: three days of laughter at Théâtre Le Vallon
From Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11, 2026, the Mauves de Rire festival returns for its 9th edition at Théâtre Le Vallon in Mauves-sur-Loire. True to its now well-established format, the weekend opens on Friday evening with the Tremplin Jeunes Talents, which highlights the next generation of comedy, before giving way throughout the weekend to shows by established comedians, from incisive stand-up to the most offbeat universes.
Ticket sales open on June 6, 2026; tickets are available online (Billetweb, France Billet) and at partner merchants in Mauves-sur-Loire.
Programme Mauves de Rire 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026 — 8:30 PM
- Tremplin Jeunes Talents — Seven emerging comedians each have ten minutes to convince the audience and reveal themselves. Emblematic opening night of the festival (18 € / 16 €).
Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Léopold Lemarchand — The comedian's first solo show, between absurd and offbeat humor. From 16 years old (29 € / 25 €).
Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Amy London — "I wasn't ready!" — Solo show (16 € / 12 €).
- Kévin Robin — The artist's fifth comedy show (18 € / 16 €).
In addition
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 — Return of the Tremplin Jeunes Talents winner for a dedicated show (16 € / 14 €).
Highlights Mauves de Rire 2026
- 9th edition of the Mauves-sur-Loire comedy festival, from October 9 to 11, 2026
- Tremplin Jeunes Talents on Friday evening, a breeding ground for new comedic talent
- Léopold Lemarchand (first solo show), Amy London, and Kévin Robin on the bill
- Bonus show with the Tremplin winner on November 21, 2026
Prices Mauves de Rire 2026
Practical information — Mauves de Rire
Practical Information
Venue
The festival takes place at the Théâtre Le Vallon, 1 avenue de Bretagne, 44470 Mauves-sur-Loire. A modern venue with 226 seats and a 10 x 15 m stage.
Access
- By car: From Nantes, take the N23 towards Ancenis, exit Mauves-sur-Loire (approx. 20 minutes).
- By train: Mauves-sur-Loire station, accessible by TER from Nantes (approx. 15 minutes). The Théâtre Le Vallon is a short walk from the station.
Ticketing
Tickets are on sale on Billetweb and at local shops in Mauves-sur-Loire (tobacco shop/newsstand, La Cave Mauve).
Prices
- Full price: 20 euros per evening
- Reduced price: 18 euros (under 16s, students under 26, job seekers)
- Tremplin Jeunes Talents: specific price, see ticketing
Contact
- Official website: mauvesderire.fr
- Communication Email: [email protected]
- Programming Email: [email protected]
- Ticketing Email: [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Mauves de Rire
Théâtre Le Vallon
1 avenue de Bretagne, 44470 Mauves-sur-Loire