⭐ This autumn, Lille becomes the capital of humour. The 22 Regional Contemporary Art Funds (Frac) are joining forces to create the exhibition « Bursts of Laughter! », and Le Tripostal hosts a selection of works blending humour, irony and subversion. In this context, what could be more natural than for laughter in all its forms to take over the centre throughout the season? Discover an eclectic, multidisciplinary cultural programme determined to extend the experience beyond the exhibition.
What to expect
✨ A rich and varied programme unfolding over several months
🎪 Stand-up shows, circus, music, talks and much more, creating a dialogue between visual and performing arts
🎭 Your ticket gives you access to the exhibition: admire an unprecedented national collection, bringing together the major works of the 22 Frac for the first time around humour and wit
Info
📅 Dates and times: select your dates / times directly in the ticket selector
📍 Location: Le Tripostal
👤 Age requirement: open to all
♿ Accessibility: accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM)
❓ Check the FAQ for this experience here
Description
Le Tripostal opens its doors: a unique event brings together the collections of the 22 Frac around the perfect theme for letting off steam, humour in all its forms. Beyond this already extensive catalogue of works, enjoy a rich programme blending stand-up, circus, music, visual arts, all kinds of talks and much more, extending the themes of the exhibition!
PROGRAMME:
📚 Wednesday 4 November — Talk-show #2 · David Foenkinos
In collaboration with Gallery A & La Chouette Librairie
A meeting with David Foenkinos about his relationship with art, his artistic influences and his works, notably « Je suis drôle » (I'm Funny), published in April 2026, which tells the story of Gustave Bonsoir, who has only one thing on his mind: making everyone laugh.
The discussion is hosted by Ramses Parent, literary critic.
From 5pm
Price: Free
✨ Friday 6 November — Carte blanche to Lolla Wesh & Brigitte Pintade
In collaboration with Théâtre du Nord.
Guided tours of the exhibition led by drag queen and comedian Lolla Wesh.
Tour times: 5pm / 6pm / 7pm.
Price: €14 / €10 / Free
DJ set by Brigitte Pintade from 6pm to 10pm (Free)
Drag Show by Lolla Wesh at 8pm (Free)
🤸 Sunday 8 November — Duo La Rime
A special day of performances with Compagnie La Rime, inside the exhibition, in collaboration with Le Prato. “Handstand contortion, bespoke poetry, in words & gestures.” Contortion & bespoke poetry in words and gestures.
Have you ever read poetry? Have you ever seen a contortionist? A contortionist reading poetry? Have you ever seen two circus artists improvising movements and gestures to poems in French or Spanish? La Rime is a warm and playful invitation to watch and listen to poems and circus arts from a new perspective!
By and with Macarena Gonzalez-Neuman & Eugénie Hersant-Prévert
Two slots: 2pm and 4:30pm
Price: €12 / €8 / Free
🎭 Thursday 12 November — Raymond Devos 2.0 • Cie Merci pour Les Fleurs
Raymond Devos 2.0 is an evening of contemporary reinterpretation of texts by the legendary comedian, presented by Cie Merci pour les Fleurs in collaboration with the Raymond Devos Foundation.
“I believe in immortality and yet I fear dying before I get to know it,” said Raymond Devos. Twenty years after his death, what remains of the Devos genius? Tom Lepottier, Eden Ducourant and Robin Migne set out to find the man, Raymond, a private individual and an expert in laughter. Through memories, interviews, performances and other moments that shaped this word juggler's journey, they trace the path of an artist who, twenty years on, may never have been more alive. Cie Merci pour les Fleurs revisits the world of Raymond Devos in an evening blending humour, theatre, memories and wordplay.
(Connection with the installation of the work « Vers l’éclat » by Daniel Druet, in the bookshop area)
8pm > 10pm
Price: €12 / €8 / Free (with access to the exhibition from 6pm to 8pm)
🎤 Thursday 19 November — Stand-up #2 · Loko Comedy Club
A 100% female night with Méchante Coline, Ruby Pinata, Céline VDB & Stéphanie Machart for another dose of laughter and stage madness.
8pm > 10pm
Price: €12 / €8 / Free (with access to the exhibition from 6pm to 8pm)
🧘 Thursday 26 November — Yogahahaha
“Yogahahaha” is a Laughter Yoga night in collaboration with Cosmic Love. A laughter yoga & movement session co-led by Marine Bigo (yoga teacher) and Céline Duchesne (laughter yoga specialist). A break filled with joy and fun to disconnect from the routine, release tension and above all laugh out loud! Get ready to relax and let loose! No previous experience required - adaptable to everyone, young and old! Comfortable clothes recommended. The last few minutes will be to a house/aerobic track, transitioning to Cosmiclementine's DJ set!
7:00pm–7:30pm: Laughter Yoga & Movement (POP ROOM), co-led by Marine Bigo (yoga teacher) and Céline Duchesne (laughter yoga specialist). During Marine's part, there will be key poses with videos coordinated live by Nicolas Bassez on certain poses. 7:50pm - 8:00pm: Descend to the ground floor + ginger shot + last minutes on a track
Price: €12 / €8 / Free (with access to the exhibition from 6pm to 7pm)
8:00pm–10:00pm: DJ set by Cosmiclementine (Free)
🎤 Thursday 10 December — Stand-up #3 · Loko Comedy Club
Four stand-up comedians take the stage for another night of friendliness, spontaneity and laughter.
Programme:
-Habib
- Gaetan Petit (100% Ch'ti comedian)
-Yassine Bentayeb (columnist on Rire et Chanson)
8pm > 10pm
Price: €12 / €8 / Free (with access to the exhibition from 6pm to 8pm)
🎪 Wednesday 16 & Thursday 17 December — Le Cabaret à Gilles
Catch up with Gilles… Defacque and the core team of his Cabarets, the Hors-Pistes, those who circle the track, stirring things up, the trusty accomplices, renowned for their offbeat humour and antics:
Janie Follet, Jacques Motte, Stéphanie Petit, Séverine Ragaigne, Bernard Debreyne,
William Schotte (music)
And Alain D’Haeyer, the Prato clown companion who sings in the distance…The accomplices of Gilles Defacque reunite for an offbeat cabaret blending clowning, music, humour and team spirit.
8pm > 9pm
Price: €15 / €12 / Free (with access to the exhibition from 6pm to 8pm)
Get your tickets now for Bursts of Laughter! x Le Tripostal Comedy Club in Lille!
