Le Complexe Comedy Club - Le Complexe, Lyon

Le Complexe Comedy Club at Le Complexe - Salle du Bas

We are delighted to host Le Complexe Comedy Club in the intimate setting of Le Complexe - Salle du Bas, our basement room designed to put stand-up at arm’s length from the audience. From our perspective as a venue, this show epitomizes what Lyon’s contemporary comedy scene does best: fast-paced sets, sharp writing, and the kind of spontaneous crowd work that can only happen when artists feel at home on stage. The format invites a master of ceremonies to open the night and introduce a rotating lineup of comics, each bringing a distinct voice—observational, absurdist, satirical, or confessional. Because the bill changes frequently, no two editions are identical; you’ll find fresh material, works-in-progress destined for future specials, and polished bits honed on the road. Our technical team shapes the room for clarity and intimacy: tight lighting, crisp sound, and a sightline that makes even the back row feel close to the action. If you’re seeking an unfiltered, living-room-close experience with today’s French stand-up, Le Complexe - Salle du Bas is where the laughs land first.

Artists’ current buzz and what you’ll hear on our stage

Le Complexe Comedy Club brings together comedians who are actively building momentum across France’s most visible stages and screens. Many of the performers we welcome have been spotted recently on Génération Paname (France 2), at the Montreux Comedy Festival, and during Marrakech du Rire 2024, where new francophone voices have been turning heads. Others have popped up in prime-time panels such as Quotidien or on Clique, while radio lovers will recognize stand-up regulars from France Inter’s La Drôle d’Humeur. As short-form comedy clips flourish, several of our guests are releasing new sets every week, and some have even featured in the latest season of LOL: Qui Rira le Dernier? on Prime Video and at the Festival d’Humour de Paris (FUP). That recent visibility carries straight into our room: you’ll hear the same comics testing sharper versions of the routines that fuel their viral reels, refining callbacks and tags in real time. Expect humor that mirrors today’s city life—dating mishaps on the métro, workplace absurdities, family folklore—and the occasional bilingual riff when an English-friendly bit slides naturally into a set. The club format at Le Complexe - Salle du Bas gives these artists creative headroom to take risks, stretch their timing, and transform rough gems into headline material.

On the night of Le Complexe Comedy Club, we curate a ride that balances pace and variety: an MC warming the room, a first wave of punchy five-to-seven-minute sets, a mid-show reset, and a closing act with a little more runway to bring the evening home. Our team prioritizes flow—tight transitions, minimal downtime, and a sound mix tuned for clarity—so you can stay immersed in the jokes rather than the logistics. Because the lineup evolves, our stage often becomes a first listen for brand-new chunks that later surface in gala sets at Montreux or Marrakech du Rire, or in television tapings like Génération Paname. You may also recognize names from recent YouTube showcases such as Topito Comedy Night or from podcast conversations on Un Bon Moment that offer a behind-the-scenes look at the writing grind. Whether you prefer razor-sharp one-liners, storytelling that crescendos into big payoffs, or playful crowd interactions, the basement room’s cozy proportions amplify the laughs and make discovery part of the fun. Join us at Le Complexe - Salle du Bas to experience Le Complexe Comedy Club exactly as it’s meant to be seen: up close, in the moment, and carried by an audience ready to spark the next great set.