Festival 2018
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- The Trevor Noah Galas Jul. 28 Montreal - PDA - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier International stand up sensation and The Daily Show host, Trevor Noah, returns to Just For Laughs this summer to host two prestigious shows on Saturday July 28. Two chances to come spend an evening with one of the funniest and most relevant comedic voices of our time, accompanied by two different lineups of guest comedians from across the...
- The Howie Mandel All-Star Comedy Gala Jul. 26 Montreal - PDA - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Festival favourite, Howie Mandel, is returning for the fourth time to host the prestigious CW gala with a lineup of top comedic superstars at the Just For Laughs festival. Rising to any occasion for over 30 years in the business, Mandel continues to push the creative boundaries of the entertainment industry.
- The Ken Jeong Gala Jul. 26 Montreal - PDA - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier There’s never a dull moment when Ken Jeong is performing, whether it’s on the big or small screen or live in action. This year, Jeong will be hosting his own multi-comic gala. Best known for his role as Mr.Chow in the movie The Hangover and Dr. Kuni in Knocked Up, Jeong is notorious for picking roles that steal the scene.
- The Tiffany Haddish Gala Jul. 28 Montreal - PDA - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Breakout sensation, Tiffany Haddish, has quickly become one of the most sought-after comedic actresses and performers but she is finding time to host her first ever Just For Laughs multi-comic gala. With an impressive line-up of upcoming projects, including starring alongside Kevin Hart in Universal Pictures’ Night School (releasing on September...
- Kevin Hart: The Irresponsible Tour Jul. 27 Montreal - Bell Centre The Just For Laughs Festival, in association with Loto-Québec, is honoured to reveal that the first concert announcement of the 2018 summer festival is none other than comedic rock star, Kevin Hart! After spending consecutive weeks in the number one box office spot for his film, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Kevin is heartily bringing his highly...
- Russell Peters - The Deported World Tour Jul. 26 - Jul. 27 Montreal - PDA - Maison Symphonique Deported World Tour will feature all new material including plenty of Peters’ own signature interactions with the audience. Peters returns to live touring after taking time off to film his smash hit CTV/Netflix series, The Indian Detective.Peters can currently be seen in The Clapper with Ed Helms, Amanda Seyfried and Tracy Morgan as well as...
- Jo Koy Break The Mold Tour Jul. 28 Montreal - PDA - Maison Symphonique Jo Koy’s Break The Mold Tour will be coming to Just For Laughs this summer in Montreal. In 2017, Koy broke a record for the most tickets sold by a comedian at Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu with 11 sold-out shows and over 23,000 tickets sold. The 2018 tour will have close to 200 shows and will be coming to venues all over the U.S., Canada...
- David Cross "Oh Come On" Jul. 25 Montreal - Olympia Just For Laughs is thrilled to announce that award winning comedian, David Cross, will be joining the summer festival in Montreal. Cross will be performing his new stand-up show, David Cross “Oh Come On”.
- Iliza: Elder Millennial Jul. 27 Montreal - Olympia One of today’s leading comedians, Iliza, is bringing her new comedy show, Iliza: Elder Millennial, to Montreal this summer! In the last year, this multi-talented artist created and starred in the web series Forever 31 which can currently be seen on Hulu, released her first book Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity, and hosted her limited run...
- Keynote Address by Kenya Barris Jul. 26 Montreal - Hyatt - Grand Salon Opera Kenya Barris made the transition from reality show creator (with America’s Next Top Model) to successful screenwriter and sitcom showrunner. We’re delighted to welcome back to Montreal last year’s “Just For Laughs Comedy Writer of the Year” to deliver the JFL Keynote Address at ComedyPRO, our kick-off industry event! With his hit TV show...
- Jimmy Carr: The Best Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits World Tour Jul. 21 - Jul. 29 Montreal - Gesù Jimmy is gathering a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show.A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr’s new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by, into one incredible, unparalleled night of...
- Maria Bamford Jul. 27 Montreal - MTelus Stand-up comedian, actress, voice actress and writer, Maria Bamford, is joining the Just For Laughs festival this summer for a solo show. Bamford has starred in and created many comedy specials and has appeared in shows such as Arrested Development and Fresh off the Boat, and her Netflix series Lady Dynamite.
- Dylan Moran - Grumbling Mustard Jul. 26 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Maison Theatre Award-winning comedian, Dylan Moran, will be appearing at Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival with his new show, Grumbling Mustard. Moran is regarded internationally as the premier comedian of his generation, being called “The Oscar Wilde of comedy,” by The London Evening News and “The greatest comedian, living or dead,” by Le Monde.
- The Stand Up Show with Katherine Ryan Jul. 25 - Jul. 27 Montreal - L'Astral Just For Laughs Festival is excited to introduce a new premium comedy series, The Stand Up Show with host Katherine Ryan, filmed for The Comedy Network. Join our provocative and stylish host along with a different lineup of cutting-edge talent as they perform their very best material.
- THE ETHNIC SHOW Jul. 11 - Jul. 26 Montreal The Ethnic Show boasts a mixture of ethnically-diverse comics who all speak the universal language of funny for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss this rainbow coalition of comedians who will poke fun at traditions, customs, and cultures in the most hilarious ways. No matter who you are or where you’re from, this cultural melting pot of comedy is...
- THE NASTY SHOW Jul. 18 - Jul. 28 Montreal - MTELUS The Nasty Show is back and it promises to be the most raw, shocking, foul, filthy comedy show of the Festival. No topic is off limits! Year after year, this humorous-yet-raw comedy event pushes all of the boundaries. Prepare yourself for a night of kill-or-be-killed comedy featuring some of comedy’s filthiest minds, and see for yourself why this...
- Roy Wood Jr. Jul. 27 Montreal - PDA - 5ieme Salle Entertainment Weekly described the thought-provoking comedy of Roy Wood Jr. as “Charismatic Crankiness.” Now he’ll be entertaining the Just For Laughs audiences this summer with his solo show!
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- Tom Green: One Night Only! Jul. 25 Montreal - Maison Theatre Canadian comic, Tom Green, is coming to Just For Laughs this summer to perform: Tom Green: One Night Only! Green will make you laugh all night with his brilliant cracked view of the world around him. Don’t miss out to see him live!
- Brit(ish) Jul. 25 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Maison Theatre The royal wedding isn’t the only thing from across the pond creating buzz this summer… Brit(ish) is back for another year at Just For Laughs! Join host Nish Numar, with Ed Gamble, Sara Pascoe, Joel Dommett, Lauren Pattison, and Paul Chowdhry.
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- Nanette Jul. 26 Montreal - Maison Theatre WINNER BEST COMEDY SHOW Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017WINNER BARRY AWARD FOR BEST SHOW Melbourne Comedy Festival 2017WINNER BEST COMEDY PERFORMER Helpmann Awards 2017LAST EVER PERFORMANCE OF NANETTEAustralian comedian Hannah Gadsby has created a truly global phenomena with her masterpiece, Nanette which earned her Australia’s most prestigious...
- The Benson Interruption Jul. 26 Montreal - PDA - 5ieme Salle As seen on Comedy Central, comedian Doug Benson (@midnight, Trailer Park Boys, and Super High Me) invites his special guests to do stand-up, but stays on stage and interrupts whenever he feels like it. (Which is a lot, because the show is called The Benson Interruption!)
- Doug Loves Movies Jul. 28 Montreal - Hyatt - Grand Salon Opera Comedian Doug Benson (Super High Me and Comedy Central's The High Court) hosts a podcast where he talks to his hilarious special surprise guests about his first love…movies! To have a chance at winning some prizes, bring a movie themed name tag!
- Homegrown Comics Jul. 28 Montreal - L'Astral The star of the CraveTV hit series, Letterkenny, K. Trevor Wilson returns to Just For Laughs this summer to host a celebration of Canadian comics and stand-up comedy in this year’s 20th edition of Homegrown Comics. A great Canadian comedy superstar himself, Wilson is the perfect guide to the brightest new comics specially chosen from coast to...
- Deon Cole Jul. 27 Montreal - Maison Theatre One of the most in-demand talents on the comedy scene, Deon Cole, is joining the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. Don’t miss his solo performance!
- Neal Brennan - Here We Go Tour Jul. 25 - Jul. 28 Montreal - PDA - Salle Claude-Léveillée Three-time Emmy nominated writer, director, producer, and standup comedian Neal Brennan is bringing his Here We Go Tour to Montreal.
- Anthony Atamanuik's Make Canada America Again! The Trump Rally Jul. 26 Montreal - Hyatt - Grand Salon Opera Now that President Trump has Made America Great Again. he’s turned his sights towards the Great White North. Please join President Trump as he addresses the Canadian people. Open your hearts and your Polka Dot Doors to him. This President is No Frills, he’s just a guy that’s Yonge at heart. Weren’t those fun Canadian references?
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- Michael Ian Black & Nick Thune Jul. 23 - Jul. 28 Montreal - La Chapelle Join the multi-talented, Michael Ian Black and Nick Thune, as they co-headline this year at Just For Laughs.
- Aparna Nancherla Jul. 19 - Jul. 28 Montreal You may have seen her on Comedy Central’s Corporate, HBO’s Crashing, Netflix’s The Standups, or Master of None. Now catch Aparna Nancherla at Just For Laughs this summer in Montreal performing her solo show.
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- Chris Gethard Jul. 26 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Chris Gethard is the host and star of Funny or Die's The Chris Gethard Show on TruTV and the host of the popular Earwolf podcast Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People.Chris recently starred in the Mike Birbiglia film, Don’t Think Twice and can be seen as ‘Todd’ on Comedy Central’s Broad City. Other credits include Comedy Central’s...
- Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People Jul. 27 Montreal - PDA - 5ieme Salle Chris Gethard brings the Beautiful/Anonymous podcast live to the stage! Come see an episode of your favourite phone call based podcast unfold live, as he tweets out the number and takes the first call that comes in. Will it be funny? Sad? Strange? Any fan of the podcast knows it could be any or all of those - but whatever it is, we're in it...
- Judah Friedlander: America… Still Number One Jul. 26 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Café Cleopatra Join Judah Friedlander this summer at Just For Laughs, as he performs, America… Still Number One, featuring all new material and crowd work. Watch as Judah takes on American exceptionalism and the U.S. domestic and foreign policy with hilarious and profound comment on racism, sexism, gun control, climate change, and health care.
- Godfrey "Yea, I said it…" Jul. 23 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Café Cleopatra WARNING: May contain whatever the F**k I want.
- Sabrina Jalees Jul. 23 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Katacombes Fresh off the release of her flawless Netflix Quarter Hour Special and the birth of her perfect first child, Sabrina Jalees is excited to return to JFL to collect high fives and applause breaks. Now based in L.A. where she’s currently writing on TBS’s Search Party, Canadians may recognize Sabrina from way back (when she wore dangly hoop...
- Tom Papa Jul. 24 - Jul. 28 Montreal - PDA - Salle Claude-Léveillée With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding success in film, TV, radio, and podcasts as well as on the live stage.
- Gary Gulman Jul. 25 - Jul. 27 Montreal - La Chapelle A scholarship college football player. An accountant. A high school teacher. And now one of the most popular touring comics. Join Gary Gulman this summer as he performs a solo show for OFF-JFL.
- Big Jay Oakerson Jul. 23 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Café Cleopatra Comedian Big Jay Oakerson has been a stand out at comedy and music festivals around the world for the last 2 decades. Join him as he returns to the stage at Just For Laughs this summer.
- Fortune Feimster Jul. 25 - Jul. 28 Montreal - PDA - Salle Claude-Léveillée Stand-up comedian, writer, and actor, Fortune Feimster, crushes each stage she steps on. Don’t miss her solo performance at OFF-JFL.
- Todd Glass Jul. 23 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Not only is his list of credits impressive, he has also toured with the likes of David Cross, Sarah Silverman, and Jim Gaffigan to name a few. Now catch him during the Just For Laughs Festival.
- The Alternative Show hosted by Andy Kindler Jul. 24 - Jul. 29 Montreal - Theatre Ste. Catherine The quintessential comic’s comic takes you off the beaten path of mainstream comedy and into the chaotic wilderness.
- Melissa Villaseñor Jul. 25 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Montreal Improv She got her start on America’s Got Talent doing impersonation, now she’s taking the stage to perform solo during OFF-JFL.
- Mike Ward - Infamous Jul. 23 - Jul. 24 Montreal - PDA - Salle Claude-Léveillée On stage he talks about pedophilia, famine, the disabled, suicide and other upbeat topics. In an era of political correctness, he’s irreverent, offensive and downright impolite…and people love him for it! Don’t miss his solo performance at OFF-JFL.
- Mark Forward and Rebecca Kohler's "Oh Comedy!" A Canadian Perspective Jul. 25 Montreal - Hyatt - Inspiration Room Fact: more than ever before, Canadian comedians and comedy content are being consumed here and around the globe. But don’t take our word for it … take Mark Forward’s and Rebecca Kohler’s words. Yes, Canadian comedy is so strong, we “double-doubled” down on two crazy Canucks for this year’s “Oh Comedy!” address. Last year, comedian...
- Watch What Crappens Podcast Jul. 27 Montreal - Hyatt - Inspiration Room Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam of Watch What Crappens—a podcast that revels in all things Bravo—are taking their highly rated and much beloved show on the road and are coming to CANADA! Crappens features the best friend duo discussing their favorite Bravo TV series and stars, and podcast listeners across the country can’t get enough of their...
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- Hosts with the Most Jul. 24 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Theatre Ste. Catherine They say that hospitality is a dying art. Every night a different comic will prove THEM wrong as they take you ever so gently by the hand and introduce you to amazing lineups of the best comedians in the world doing their thing. Every night a different host. Every show a new lineup.
- The Todd Glass Show Jul. 27 Montreal - Hyatt - Ovation Todd Glass has his very own show! He brings on his funny friends and they talk about whatever they want. And, of course, there are bits!
- What's Your F@#king Deal Jul. 27 Montreal - Café Cleopatra Big Jay Oakerson presents an Evening of Crowdwork and Off the Cuff Comedy.Big Jay Oakerson asks the audience to let go of pretension and leave egos at the door as he leads a pack of comics in a completely improvised show based on interactions with the crowd. The atmosphere is loose and no-holds-barred, so you'll see a side of the performers you've...
- About Last Night Podcast Jul. 26 Montreal - Hyatt - Ovation Comedians Brad Williams and Adam Ray interview celebrities, comedians, musicians, and other amazing people.
- You Know What Dude! Jul. 26 Montreal - Hyatt - Ovation Did you ever go to a comedy club and see the comics at the back table laughing hysterically? Did you ever wish you could hear what they were talking about? Hosted by Robert Kelly, the You Know What Dude! podcast provides you a seat at that table as comedians new and old try to one-up and outwit each other.Credits don’t matter here. No topics, no...
- Good One: A Podcast About Jokes Jul. 26 Montreal - Hyatt - Ovation Good One: A Podcast About Jokes is a podcast about, well, jokes and those who tell them. Join Vulture’s Jesse David Fox and a comedian/writer/director who will come on to play and then talk about the history/process/comedic philosophy behind their best jokes.
- Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz Jul. 27 Montreal - Hyatt - Ovation Join Barry Katz for a one-of-a-kind, insiders look, at Hollywood from a totally different perspective. This inspirational weekly series provides an “all access pass” to the entertainment business through the eyes of comedy manager/producer Barry Katz and the industry's biggest—in front of, and behind the scenes—players who candidly...
- Midnight Surprise Jul. 19 - Jul. 28 Montreal The show’s at midnight. The rest is a surprise.
- Chosen Family Jul. 27 Montreal - Hyatt - Ovation Chosen Family is an energetic podcast hosted by comedians Thomas Leblanc and Tranna Wintour that shines a light on the importance of community at the intersection of art, comedy, gender, and sexuality. Produced by the Phi Centre in Montreal, Chosen Family is a talk show that tells a story. Through a mix of long-form interviews with renowned artists...
- Best of the Fest Jul. 24 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Newspeak Here’s what you need to know: the title really says it all.
- Fest at the Nest Jul. 24 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Comedy Nest The world’s most prestigious comedy festival lands in Montreal’s premiere comedy club for 10 mix-and-match, multi-stand-up, full-of-surprises shows.
- Variety 10 Comics To Watch Jul. 27 Montreal - Monument National One of the biggest events in the comedy world each year is Variety’s unveiling of their annual “10 Comics To Watch” feature. Catch the best and brightest “10 Comics To Watch” as they hit the stage and show you why they made the 2018 list.
- New Faces Jul. 25 Montreal - Monument National The stand-up superstars that have been born at Just For Laughs’ New Faces of Comedy include Amy Schumer, Hannibal Buress, Demetri Martin and Kevin Hart. Come see the genuinely thrilling moment a young comic steps up and becomes a star!
- New Faces: Characters Jul. 26 Montreal - Monument National Catch the best new solo sketch comics before your only option is to see them “Live, from New York…”
- New Faces: Unrepped Jul. 26 Montreal - Monument National They have the talent. They have the delivery. Now’s their chance to get the representation they deserve.
- New Faces: Creators Jul. 26 Montreal - Hyatt - Grand Salon Opera A showcase of the up-and-coming influencers and creators who, through digital content creation, are contributing to the evolution of the comedy landscape.
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