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Villa Jamel Comedy Club Serving Up Laughs in Cannes this July

IARLA BYRNE29 June, 20263 Mins read273

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The seventh edition of the Villa Jamel Comedy Club returns to Cannes this July, guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.

The beautiful gardens of the Villa Rothschild in Cannes welcome back the Villa Jamel Comedy Club from 22 – 26 July, 2026. Beneath the palmiers and twinkling lights, the energy of Parisian stand-up blends with the relaxed atmosphere of the French Riviera.

Each evening, rising stars of the French-speaking comedy scene take to the open-air stage with sharp punchlines, improvisation and infectious humour, accompanied by DJ sets in a lively, laid-back setting.

Now in its seventh season and firmly established as one of the Riviera’s standout summer events, the Villa Jamel Comedy Club attracts thousands of spectators each season, united by an evening of laughter, music and warm summer nights.

2026 PROGRAMME

ADEL FUGAZI

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One of the rising stars of French stand-up, Adel Fugazi is known for his absurdist humour, offbeat storytelling and understated satire. A regular at the Jamel Comedy Club and a graduate of Amazon Prime’s Comedy Class, he is currently touring his acclaimed one-man show, Pause. Winner of the Prix du Festival d’Humour de Paris in 2023, he also reached the final of Éric & Ramzy’s Comedy Class competition in 2024.

ALEXANDRA ROTH

A rising French comedian, actress and writer, she is known for her bold, energetic and relatable stand-up style. She gained widespread recognition in Season 13 of the Jamel Comedy Club and has performed at the Montreux Comedy Festival. Alongside her comedy career, she has appeared in several French films, including Une année difficile (2023), directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano.

EMY

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Emy is a rising French stand-up comedian known for transforming everyday life into hilarious, relatable stories. A regular performer at the Jamel Comedy Club and leading Paris comedy venues, her warm, self-deprecating style combines sharp storytelling with humourous observations on relationships, family life and her experiences as a “footballer’s wife.“

JEAN-BENOÎT DIALLO

Jean-Benoît Diallo is a French stand-up comedian, actor and writer known for his sharp wit and incisive social commentary. After leaving a career as a physiotherapist to pursue comedy in 2016, he trained at the Cours Florent. A regular performer on the French comedy circuit, he also creates popular online sketches, contributes to Radio Nova’s La Dernière, and has appeared in television and film, including the 2023 series Tout va bien.

JEAN JEAN

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Jean Jean is known for his sharp observational comedy, using his distinctive delivery to explore the absurdities of everyday life, relationships and modern society. Beyond the stage, he has built a successful career as an actor and writer, starring in the television series Inside Jamel Comedy Club. He is also a regular performer at Paris’s renowned Le Comedy Club.

KINO

Kino is a familiar face from the Jamel Comedy Club, known for his energetic stage presence and storytelling-led stand-up. Blending sharp observation with lively delivery, he appeared in the show’s 11th season in 2022 and returned for its 14th season, while continuing to tour regularly across France with the troupe.

MAHÉ

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Mahé is a French comedian from Northern France and a standout member of the Jamel Comedy Club troupe. Known for his high-energy style, sharp improvisation and autobiographical storytelling, he draws much of his humour from his move to Paris, cultural contrasts with the North, and his family’s reactions to his comedy career.

The stand-up shows start around 8 pm each night, but the order in which the comedians perform will not be announced in advance. You are advised to arrive as soon as doors opens and soak up the atmosphere with a bar and music on site, not forgetting the sunset… it’s all part of the show!

Blending comedy, music and spectacular sunsets, the Villa Jamel Comedy Club is more than just a stand-up venue. It’s one of the French Riviera’s quintessential summer experiences, where laughter, conviviality and warm evenings come together in a unique open-air setting.