This year’s Comedy Festival in Figueres
This year’s Comic Festival in Figueres has closed its seventeenth edition with overwhelming success, turning the city into a place of laughter, fun and culture. Despite concerns about the drought, the festival has been a resounding success, with approximately 92% attendance at all events. This high participation demonstrates the success of the proposals that have been carefully selected to satisfy the different profiles and sectors of the public.
A varied and international poster
One of the keys to the success of this year’s Comedy Festival has been the presence of international artists. This year, the festival has had the participation of artists from Ireland, Germany, France and even the Basque Country. This diversity has attracted a wider audience and provided the opportunity to discover new perspectives and forms of artistic expression.
Shows for all tastes
The Comedy Festival has offered a wide variety of shows to satisfy the different tastes of the public. From the most fun and irreverent performances to the most thoughtful and profound shows, there were proposals for everyone. Highlights include the performances of Guillem Alba and La Marabunta, Raquel Hervàs, Marc Sarrats, Charlie Pee, José Corbacho, Patrik Cottet-Moine, Irantzu Varela and Silvia Agüero. All of them have managed to make the audience laugh and move with their unique and amazing performances.
Street shows
One of the distinguishing features of the Comic Festival is its offer of free street shows. This year, the Rambla de Figueres has become a vibrant and lively scene, with proposals such as Fanzini Productions, Ymedio Teatro, Avital & Jochen and La Churry. These shows have managed to captivate the public’s attention and create a festive and joyful atmosphere in the city.
A success despite the weather conditions
Despite the adverse weather conditions, the Comic Festival has exceeded all expectations. Despite the rain and wind, the public continued to attend the shows and enjoy the festive atmosphere. The organizers have shown great adaptability and have taken the necessary measures to guarantee the safety of the artists and the public. This determination and resilience have been rewarded with resounding success.
A promising future
With the success of the seventeenth edition of the Comic Festival, the organizers are already working on the next edition. Aiming to outdo themselves year after year, they are preparing an even more exciting and surprising line-up. The Comic Festival of Figueres is established as an essential event for lovers of comics, culture and fun.
