When?
One night a month. The date is announced on the Events page and on the association's ticketing page.
An evening of humor
Stand-up comedy in Nice: Stand-up Nights, once a month under the vaulted ceiling
Once a month, the vaulted cellar of Les Folies d'Edmonde, in Old Nice, becomes a stand-up stage. Stand Up Vie, an association based in Nice, presents the Stand-up Nights there: five to six comedians from the local scene, one theme per night, and an audience seated a few steps from the mic. Tickets are sold online, on the association's ticketing page.
Next night: Sunday, 18 October 2026
Doors at 7:30pm, show from 8pm to 10pm.
Pajama party: pajamas are welcome, never required.
Entry €15, on the association's HelloAsso ticketing page. Drinks are not included.
No hat is passed at the end of the show.
On stage: Nour, Allegra, Eve Marolle, Baptiste Maero, Helena Lazic and Norhène Lajmi
Line-up announced by Stand Up Vie; it may change.
One theme per night, pajamas as the common thread
Every night has its theme. One thread runs from month to month: the pajama party. The audience is invited to come in pajamas, with no obligation whatsoever.
At the mic, comedians from the local scene, booked by the association. The cellar is small: no one is more than a few steps from the stage.
The show
Five to six comedians from the local scene take the mic in turn, in French.
Entry
Tickets are sold online, at the price listed for each date. Drinks are ordered at the bar and are not included in the ticket.
The venue
A 17th-century vaulted cellar at 16 rue Benoît Bunico, in Old Nice: 35 seats, all within a few steps of the stage.
A night by the Stand Up Vie association
The Stand-up Nights are organized by Stand Up Vie, an association based in Nice, with the comedian Norhène Lajmi. Season 2 began in September 2026. Les Folies d'Edmonde hosts the night in its cellar; the line-up and the ticketing are handled by the association.
Past nights
The Stand-up Nights hosted at Les Folies d'Edmonde since March 2026.
Sunday, 13 September 2026
With Anatole, Séraphine, Joris, Héléna and Nour, among others.
Sunday, 12 July 2026
Sunday, 14 June 2026
Sunday, 10 May 2026
Sunday, 15 March 2026
Other stand-up venues in Nice
The Stand-up Nights take place once a month. The rest of the month, you can see stand-up elsewhere in Nice: at a comedy club on the same street, in a small theater in Old Nice, in a performance hall or at an open mic. Here are the main ones.
Times as of October 2026. Schedules change: always check the venue's website or ticketing page before heading out.
Bobar Comedy Club
At 27 rue Benoît Bunico, on the same street as Les Folies d'Edmonde. Stand-up Wednesday through Sunday, with several shows a night: showcases, work-in-progress solo shows, an open mic and, on some Sundays, “English Comedy,” a show performed in English.
L'Impasse Comedy Club
At the Théâtre de l'Impasse, 4 ruelle Saint-André, in Old Nice. A stand-up showcase in French on Thursdays at 7:30pm, in a room that seats about fifty; a hat is passed for the comedians at the end.
Stockfish
A hall that seats about 215, at 5 avenue François Mitterrand, where touring comedians perform their shows. On some nights, Bobar Comedy Club presents the Stockfish Comedy Club there.
The bar, before and after the show
The bar opens at 6pm. All evening, it serves the house creations and alcohol-free cocktails; drinks are paid for on site and are not included in the ticket.
Frequently asked questions about the Stand-up Nights
What are the Stand-up Nights?
A stand-up comedy night that the Stand Up Vie association organizes once a month in the vaulted cellar of Les Folies d'Edmonde, in Old Nice. Five to six comedians from the local scene take the mic in turn, around a theme announced for each date.
How do I book a seat?
Tickets are sold online, on the Stand Up Vie association's HelloAsso ticketing page. Each date announced on the Events page comes with a link to the ticketing page. The cellar has 35 seats: it is best to book ahead.
How much is a ticket?
The association sets the price for each night and lists it on the ticketing page. Drinks are not included in the ticket: they are ordered at the bar.
What time should I arrive?
The arrival time is listed for each night, on the Events page and on the ticketing page. The bar opens at 6pm: you can settle in before the show.
Do I have to come in pajamas?
No. The pajama party is the common thread of the Stand-up Nights and the audience is invited to come in pajamas, but everyone dresses as they please.
Is the show in French?
Yes. The comedians perform in French.
Where can I see stand-up in Nice besides the Stand-up Nights?
Bobar Comedy Club, at 27 rue Benoît Bunico, is open Wednesday through Sunday, with several shows a night, including a show in English on some Sundays. L'Impasse Comedy Club presents a showcase on Thursdays at the Théâtre de l'Impasse, in Old Nice, and the Stockfish hall hosts touring comedians. At Les Folies d'Edmonde, the Stand-up Nights take place once a month. Schedules change: check with each venue.
Contact
See the events calendar
The program is refreshed every two weeks. Karaoke, live music, jam sessions, drag and other themed nights return regularly to the cellar, with a DJ set about once a month. Each event lists its exact date and time.
Drag show in Nice
At Les Folies d'Edmonde, the drag show comes down into the vaulted cellar, in the heart of Nice Old Town: drag bingo, singing, lip-sync and real dance numbers. Millena B Rose, Azemylia, Laka-Naïa, Kiki Frog Show and LunaBelladonna have left their mark on this stage in recent years, in an LGBT friendly place where there's plenty of laughter and everyone is made welcome.
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Practical info
Address
16 rue Benoît Bunico, 06300 Nice, France
Hours
Every day: 6:00 pm – 12:30 am
Payment methods
Cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro), contactless, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cash