Humour - activities

Lou Trotignon at La Nouvelle Seine with his show Mérou

Stand-up comedian Lou Trotignon takes to the Nouvelle Seine stage with his show Mérou, every Friday and Saturday at 9pm from September 13, 2024 to December 21.

Vole, Eddie, vole, the play about Eddie the Eagle at Théâtre Montparnasse

Vole, Eddie, vole! opens at Théâtre Montparnasse on September 18, 2024. The play tells the true story of the incredible flight of skier Michael Edwards, nicknamed Eddie the Eagle, to the Olympic Games.

Poiret et Serrault - Extracts, extra, the hilarious play about the 20th-century comedy duo

Poiret et Serrault - Extrats, extra stars François Berléand and Nicolas Briançon in a zany play about the world of Poiret and Serrault. The play runs at the Théâtre du Petit Montparnasse until June 2, 2024.

Paris Comedy Festival, we were at the Gad and Friends party, we tell you all about it

The FUP, Festival de l'Humour de Paris, takes place from May 13 to May 25 at the Théâtre Bobino in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. We attended the first evening of the festival, and it was hilarious!

La Ferme Comedy: the new stand-up show where you can win a couscous!

Every Thursday, La Ferme Comedy Club welcomes you to its restaurant for unique evenings! Every week, you'll find established talents and rising stars of stand-up comedy in a place where "you do everything but shut your mouth".

L'Incroyable Epopée de François 1er, a comedy at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe: prolongations

Immerse yourself in the burlesque history of a French king with L'Incroyable Epopée de François 1er, a historical show at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe, until June 24, 2024.

Deliberate, the show by lawyer Alex Janere

Dé-libéré runs at the Funambule Montmartre until June 4, 2024. The one-man show features a fifty-year-old lawyer who has always dreamed of being on stage: Alex Jenere.

Merwane Benlazar at Sacré Comedie with his show Le formidable Merwane Benlazar

Merwane Benlazar returns to the stage with his modest show Le formidable Merwane Benlazar from May 22 to June 19 at 7.30pm at Sacré Comedie. During the show you can sample dishes from Gumbo Yaya's restaurant, followed by a video game tournament.

Les Grosses Têtes return to Lido 2 Paris

Les Grosses Têtes, presented by Laurent Ruquier, returns to the Lido 2 Paris stage on May 15. This is your chance to watch the show live, which will then be broadcast on RTL.

Le Fridge and Le Café A celebrate their anniversary together for one evening

Kev Adams' comedy club, Le Fridge Comedy Club, and Paris' unique venue, Le Café A, are celebrating their anniversary together on May 15. Le Café A is 13 years old, while Le Fridge Comedy Club is 4 years old.

Gad Elmaleh at the Dôme de Paris with his show Lui-même

Gad Elmaleh continues his Lui-même tour at the Dôme de Paris from January 28 to February 15, 2025. The show is already sold out at the Casino de Paris next December.

Onze Bouge 2024, the 11th arrondissement's festival of free shows, is back!

The very cool Onze Bouge festival returns for another edition in the streets of Paris' 11th arrondissement, from May 16 to 20, 2024. On the program: dance, theater, music and comedy shows, all presented free of charge for all our enjoyment - we're running, of course.

La Fête du rire, a free comedy and solidarity event on May 5

La Fête du rire is a festive evening of solidarity that will take place on May 5, 2024 from 6:30 pm at Le Poiçon Paris, a lively venue in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. The evening is all about laughter: stand-up comedy, laughter yoga, a hypnosis show and other surprises!

La grande classe, comedian Lala's extended show at Théâtre de La petite loge

"La grande classe" is comedian Lala's first show. After several months of success, "La grande classe" is extended at Théâtre de La petite loge until June 13, 2024, every Thursday at 9 pm.

Dame's Comedy Club, the brand-new comedy club at Hôtel Dame des Arts

Dame's Comedy Club opened its doors last March. The comedy club welcomes the public every other Tuesday at 8 p.m., for 1 h 15 of shows featuring comedy talent.

Sebastopol Comedy Club stand-up evenings in a private cinema!

How about an unusual stand-up evening in a cinema? The Sebastopol Comedy Club sells out with a simple, effective formula in a magnificent setting in Chatelet! Every weekend, it's a festival of established artists performing in a hushed, small-capacity atmosphere, with free participation, so reserve your place!

Le Point Virgule returns to the Olympia for its 15th edition on June 19

Le Point Virgule fait l'Olympia returns for another edition, on June 19, 2024 at the Olympia. The annual gala evening, featuring the best comedians of the moment in a 2-hour show, celebrates its 15th anniversary this year!

The Palais des Glaces, one of the last concert halls on the rue du Faubourg du Temple

The Palais des Glaces was one of the many theaters on rue du Faubourg du Temple. Today, it is one of the last, with a program focused on comedy shows.

Théâtre du Point Virgule, a stage for comedy shows in the heart of the Marais district

Le Point Virgule specializes in comedy and one-man shows. Located at 7 rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, the theater has been in existence for almost 50 years.

Old fart? Christophe Alévêque's new show at La Cigale on April 23.

Christophe Alévêque will be at La Cigale with his show Vieux con? La suite on April 23, 2024. After the Théâtre du Rond-Point in 2022, then the Café de la Gare, the comedian is now taking over one of Paris's must-see venues.