Spotlight Festival
The humor festival of the Lille metropolis
About Spotlight Festival
The Spotlight Festival is the major humor festival of the Lille metropolis, organized by Le Spotlight, the reference comedy club in Lille for over 15 years. For two weeks in November, the festival celebrates humor in all its forms — stand-up, one-man-show, stage shows, improvisation, musical humor — in seven venues across the metropolis. The programming mixes established artists and young talents from the French comedy scene, with masterclasses, meet-and-greets, and exclusive shows.
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The Spotlight Festival: Humor Celebrated in Lille
Founded by Le Spotlight, the iconic comedy club in Lille active for over 15 years, the Spotlight Festival has become in just a few editions the unmissable humor event in the Hauts-de-France region. Every November, it takes over no less than seven venues in the Lille metropolis for two weeks of laughter and discovery.
A Rich and Eclectic Program
The festival offers a program that covers the entire spectrum of contemporary humor: stand-up, one-man-show, stage shows, musical humor, improvisation, and innovative formats. Headliners from the French comedy scene rub shoulders with emerging young talents, offering spectators a complete panorama of today's humor.
Seven Venues, One Metropolis
The ambition of the Spotlight Festival is to spread humor throughout the Lille metropolis. The shows take place in various locations: Le Spotlight of course, but also the Théâtre Sébastopol, the Splendid, the Péniche Laléa, the Théâtre Charcot, Aux Enfants Terribles, and the Espace Culturel de Bondues. This diversity of venues allows for varied formats, from intimate shows to grand performances.
Masterclasses and Meet-and-Greets
Beyond the shows, the festival offers masterclasses led by established comedians, meet-and-greets with artists, and conferences on the world of stand-up and comedy. A professional segment also allows young artists to be discovered and to develop their network.
A Growing Festival
After the success of its first editions, the Spotlight Festival confirms its growing momentum. The 3rd edition in 2025 has further expanded its program and number of venues, reflecting the enthusiasm of the Lille public for live humor.
Spotlight Festival — edition 2026
4th edition of the Spotlight Festival, scheduled for November 2026 in the venues of the Lille metropolis.
4th Edition - November 2026
The Spotlight Festival will return in November 2026 for its 4th edition. Program and ticketing to be announced on the official website.
Prices Spotlight Festival 2026
Practical information — Spotlight Festival
Practical Information
Venues
The Spotlight Festival unfolds in 7 venues in the Lille metropolis, offering varied atmospheres:
- Le Spotlight: 50 rue de la Vieille Comédie, 59000 Lille (intimate venue, heart of the festival)
- Théâtre Sébastopol: place Sébastopol, Lille (large venue for headliners)
- Splendid: 1 place du Mont de Terre, Lille
- Péniche Laléa: quai de la Citadelle, Lille (unusual setting on the water)
- Théâtre Charcot: Marcq-en-Barœul
- Aux Enfants Terribles: Lille
- Espace Culturel de Bondues: Bondues
Access and Transport
By metro: Lille venues are accessible via lines 1 and 2 of the automatic metro. Le Spotlight is a 2-minute walk from the 'Rihour' station (line 1). Théâtre Sébastopol is near the 'République Beaux-Arts' station.
By train: Lille-Flandres station (TGV, TER) or Lille-Europe (Eurostar, Thalys), then metro or a 10-minute walk to the city center venues.
By car: Underground parking in the city center: Grand Place parking, Euralille parking, Opéra parking.
Dates
The festival takes place over two weeks in November, generally from mid-November to the end of November. Shows are held in the evening (8 PM or 9 PM depending on the venue), with occasional afternoon events on weekends.
Prices and Ticketing
Shows are paid, with variable prices depending on the venues, artists, and formats (from approximately 10 to 35 euros). Reduced rates are offered for students, job seekers, and those under 26. Multi-show passes may be available. Ticketing is available online at billetterie-spotlight.mapado.com and at partner points of sale.
Practical Tips
- Book your tickets in advance — As Le Spotlight is a small venue, shows often sell out.
- Check the full program on the official website to choose your shows.
- Enjoy the diversity of venues to discover various places in the metropolis.
- Masterclasses are a unique opportunity to meet the artists — register in advance.
Contact
Le Spotlight: www.festival-spotlight.fr / www.lespotlight.fr
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Where does it take place — Spotlight Festival
Le Spotlight et 6 autres salles de la métropole
50 rue de la Vieille Comédie, 59000 Lille