Festival 2018
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- Dave Chappelle + John Mayer – Controlled Danger Jul. 28 Montreal - Bell Centre Tickets on sale now! This summer, Montreal plays host to Controlled Danger’s first-ever Canadian performance, offering fans north of the border the opportunity to experience the ultimate night of comedy + music! Throughout 2017, good friends Dave Chappelle & John Mayer, one an Emmy and GRAMMY® Award-winning...
- 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...
- The Will Forte Gala Jul. 25 Montreal - PDA - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Will Forte has established himself as one of the most versatile actors in film and television. His work on The Last Man on Earth, has earned him multiple Emmy nominations, a Critics’ Choice Award nomination, and two WGA nominations. Forte will be hosting his own multi-comic gala this summer at Just For Laughs.
- 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...
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- 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...
- 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...
- 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 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!
- 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 Kumar, 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, and 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 – “You’re Doing Great!” 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 impersonations, 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! Hosted by Alonzo Bodden!
- 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. Hosted by Alonzo Bodden!
- 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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- Double Threat: Janelle James & Tim Dillon Jul. 19 - Jul. 24 Montreal Join Janelle James and Tim Dillon as they co-headline at OFF-JFL this summer. Don’t miss your chance to see two great comics packed into one show for double the laughs!
- Chris Distefano Jul. 26 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Montreal Improv - Theatre B Hilarious New York based actor and comedian, Chris Distefano, returns to Montreal this summer to perform solo at OFF-JFL.
- The El-Salomons Jul. 20 - Jul. 21 Montreal - Mainline Theatre She’s hilarious and so is she! Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are funny and married, to one another. Based in NYC they are making their homecoming to OFF-JFL this summer with their co-headlining show, The El-Salomons a combination of solo stand up performances and joint banter. Sure, the world is pretty polarized and careening towards a scary...
- The Dice of Destiny with Jordan McRae Jul. 21 Montreal - Montreal Improv The Dice of Destiny is an exciting narrative improv show inspired by Dungeons & Dragons and other role playing games. With Jordan McRae serving as Dungeon Master, our cast of improvisers will step into his domain, completely unaware of what he has in store for them. What fantastic adventures await them and how will they fair? Only the dice will...
- My Hand to God Jul. 23 - Jul. 26 Montreal - Katacombes Jim Breuer: My Hand to God. Jim Breuer chronicles his life’s journey. He’s chased hopes and dreams as well as kangaroos and leather pants while living with tragedy and comedy. You might find these stories hard to believe, but they’re true - “My hand to God.”
- Chris Redd Jul. 24 - Jul. 26 Montreal - Montreal Improv Performing solo at OFF-JFL this summer is the multi-talented actor, writer, stand-up, sketch, and improv performer, Chris Redd.
- Rad Dads! Jul. 19 Montreal - Café Cleopatra They say parenthood changes you but it definitely hasn’t made these dads any less RAD! Join Walter J. Lyng and Reese Turner plus other hilarious dads and at least one rad mom for an evening filled with TOTALLY AWESOME anecdotes about late nights, demon spawn and diaper changes. They’ve traded in lives of degeneracy for father-of-the-year mugs....
- Hot Raw Fire: All You Can Eat Jul. 20 Montreal - Montreal Improv Join Montreal's Hot Raw Fire for what may very well be the only sketch comedy show in the ENTIRE festival! What even is “sketch comedy”? Is it one of those Saturday Night Lives?! Yes, dad, I suppose you could call it that. Known for their live video on stage a PG-13 mime body horror, this quintet has delighted audiences across North America....
- My Favourite Shapes by Julio Torres Jul. 26 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Montreal Improv Julio Torres sits behind a table and guides a camera through his favorite shapes: plexi glass squares, triangles, spheres, a sad crumpled wrapper that reminds him of Melania Trump, a self-conscious Faberge who wonders if he's too much. The audience sees a projection of Julio's hands holding the geometric treasures and hears musings, jokes and...
- Maz Jobrani Jul. 23 Montreal - PDA - Salle Claude-Léveillée From appearing on TV and film to writing a book, Maz Jobrani does it all, including returning to perform at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival! Catch him at OFF-JFL as he takes the stage to perform solo.
- Crystal Palace Jul. 21 Montreal - Café Cleopatra You probably love RuPaul’s Drag Race, but you haven’t seen all that drag can be until you’ve seen the incomparable, Crystal Slippers. Crystal is a queen among queens who uses her vast talents as an actress to bring characters and stories to life in ways that will blow your mind. Every month, Crystal welcomes the civilians of Montreal into her...
- All Alone: A Solo Character Comedy Revue! Jul. 20 Montreal - Montreal Improv - Theatre B Montreal's funniest comedians and performers hit the stage and transform into a variety of characters, and they do it all by their lonesome in this solo-character showcase.
- I've Been Doing Stand-Up My Whole Life Jul. 26 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Montreal Improv Mike O'Brien has not been doing stand-up his whole life. But if he had, this would be the best of his sets from when he was 16, 58, 8, 32, 79, and 42. You'll see Mike's ever evolving sense of humour over the decades. From his 8 year old self who is anxious to get that first sleepover under his belt, to the 58 year old which Mike predicts will have...
- Sara Schaefer Jul. 23 - Jul. 25 Montreal - Montreal Improv Critically-acclaimed stand-up comedian, writer, and producer, Sara Schaefer, will grace the OFF-JFL stage as she performs her solo show this summer in Montreal.
- Tinder Tales Jul. 19 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Tinder Tales has been taking Toronto by storm since 2014 and has finally arrived in Montreal! The show features a wild mix of comedians and storytellers recounting their craziest, most ridiculous, and memorable online dating experiences. Carefully curated and hand-picked, all our stories are 100% true, because as we all know, misery loves company....
- Just For Us Jul. 24 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Montreal Improv - Theatre B One of comedy’s most unique voices brings his newest show - centered around a hair-raising encounter with White Nationalists - to JFL after a premiere run in Australia that garnered him rave reviews and award nominations.
- Colour Outside the Lines Jul. 20 Montreal - Montreal Improv - Theatre B Colour Outside the Lines features a vibrant ensemble of improvisers, who draw inspiration from narratives of family, moving to new places and blending traditions to create an incredible night of comedy!With phenomenal talent, local to both Montreal and Toronto, Colour Outside the Lines consistently uplifts one gorgeous rainbow of perspectives,...
- New Faces Jul. 27 Montreal - Katacombes 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 will be hosted by Alonzo Bodden and have a different lineup each night.
- New Faces: Characters Jul. 27 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Catch the best new solo sketch comics before your only option is to see them “Live, from New York…”
- Employees of the Year in Libro Magico Jul. 20 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Employees of the Year are a sketch comedy duo featuring Ross Wegscheider and Emelia Hellman that incorporate dance, sketch, parody and storytelling into a hilariously charming one of a kind comedy experience, with two amazing guest stars. Libro Magico will take you on a magical journey filled with adventure, mystery, and of course…a killer...
- Ari Shaffir: Jew Jul. 26 - Jul. 27 Montreal Ari Shaffir was raised as a religious, Orthodox Jew. He attended orthodox Jewish school, lived in a religious community, and lived in a Jewish seminary in Israel (known as a Yeshiva) for 2 years. Once he returned to America, Ari lost his religion, realizing he was, and probably always had been, an atheist. For the next two decades, he came to terms...
- HELL YEAH // F#CK NO! Jul. 21 Montreal - Montreal Improv - Theatre B At HELL YEAH // F#CK NO!, YOUR voice is heard and you get to have the final say on which scenes continue, and which are thrown into the great comedy trash heap.
- Late Nite Down Under Jul. 24 - Jul. 25 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Just For Laughs is bringing the Aussie and Kiwi spirit to Montreal with Late Nite Down Under at OFF-JFL. This multi-comic show will feature some of the funniest comics from down under.By the end they might have you saying “Howya Goin’?”
- New Faces: Unrepped Jul. 27 Montreal - Mainline Theatre They have the talent. They have the delivery. Now’s their chance to get the representation they deserve.
- Life Lessons Jul. 21 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Drown your sorrows with hosts Keith Waterfield and Leighland Beckman as they and their celebrity guests try to find the funny in depressing, mortifying and always fascinating personal stories.Encouraged by libations, Waterfield, Beckman, and their guests will guide you through some of the deepest darkest moments of their lives and emerge with...
- Ari Shaffir's Renamed Storyteller Show Jul. 25 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Café Cleopatra Ari Shaffir and other funny people tell true and scintillating stories. Long-form American storytelling featuring weird/crazy/fascinating true stories from some of the funniest people on Earth. Ari’s released two Netflix specials, hosted and co-created Comedy Central's storytelling series This is Not Happening, and has co-starred with Zach...
- Films in Focus Jul. 19 Montreal - Montreal Improv - Theatre B From the creators of Precinct comes Films in Focus, an improvised movie review show hosted by esteemed and bickering film critics Lars Van Leuwen (Andy Assaf) and Benji Manking (Jason Grimmer). This show will be taking a look back at some classic films that they feel are so some of the best ever committed to celluloid.
- Running Late with Scott Rogowsky Jul. 25 - Jul. 26 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Drawing on the late-night tradition from Carson to Cavett to Conan, HQ Trivia host Scott Rogowsky and his sidekick/dad Marty welcome an eclectic mix of comedians, musicians, authors, actors, and otherwise interesting people to the couch for a unique live talk show experience that needs to be experienced to be experienced.Past guests include: Jon...
- Baron Vaughn Jul. 28 Montreal - Katacombes Catch this hilarious comedian, writer and actor as he brings his solo show to OFF-JFL.
- Dan Ramos: COMEDY Jul. 19 - Jul. 21 Montreal - Montreal Improv After months of negotiations and personal death threats, Dan Ramos is back to take you on a journey in COMEDY: an hour-long spectacle that will entice your comedic taste buds to discharge laughter and bacteria. COMEDY will crack you up! COMEDY will question why you laugh at certain things (e.g mouth crusts). COMEDY will embarrass you in your seat...
- In the Future, We're All Dominican Jul. 28 Montreal - La Chapelle His mother was an activist, lover of organic foods, and computer programmer. He was raised in Washington D.C. before rich white people returned to re-claim the land. He’s been online since 1993, and now, at 40 years old, he’s got theories on the future of everything. Join Baratunde Thurston, former executive from The Daily Show and The Onion,...
- An Evening with Leighland Beckman Jul. 19 - Jul. 21 Montreal - Montreal Improv - Theatre B Leighland Beckman sings dirty songs.With a voice dipped in honey and a mind dunked in the gutter, his lyrics about unsanitary fetishes, embarrassing medical conditions, and sci-fi sexual fantasies leave audiences delightfully disgusted. Mixed in with filthy music, you’ll also get jokes, storytelling, and his repeated, sincere apologies for...
- Après Le Déluge: The Buddy Cole Monologues Jul. 19 - Jul. 25 Montreal Lounge lizard Buddy Cole from Kids in the Hall makes a return to the limelight in an evening of humorous monologues from the period the show went off the air in 1995 to the present day.
- New Negroes Jul. 27 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Mainline Theatre "New Negro" is a term popularized during the Harlem Renaissance to imply an outspoken intellectual departure from long-standing racist ideology and institutions. Imagine, if you will, a world where alternative comedians are black, and black comedians do alternative comedy. Have you fallen down a rabbit hole, entering a world of mayhem and...
- Ladyfest Jul. 19 Montreal - Montreal Improv Ladyfest is a celebration of hilarious and talented female comedians in Montreal and beyond. Acts of all ilk, backgrounds, and perspectives are all on one show that pierces the ice ceiling, and are guaranteed to make you cry laughter tears and bring out your inner bodacious sea creature!One love. No jerks.
- Colin Quinn: One In Every Crowd Jul. 23 - Jul. 26 Montreal - La Chapelle If you’ve enjoyed his other shows, or you’re just at a place in your life where you’re lost and you need intelligent laughs, come see Colin Quinn’s new one-man show. One In Every Crowd this summer in Montreal at OFF-JFL.
- A Night of Books and Reading Jul. 19 Montreal - Montreal Improv - Theatre B A Night of Books and Reading is a show that gives Montreal’s best comedians an opportunity to show off their writing skills. This show combines all the fun and laughter of a book launch with all the sobriety and scholasticism of a stand up show. So, come see the show that Mark Twain called, “Something I would probably have enjoyed, if I...
- Rapp Battlez Jul. 24 Montreal - Katacombes Rapp Battlez is the high-energy, strobe-lighting, confetti-tossing comedy party show that’s had audiences getting lit for 8 years. Part WWE, part 8 Mile, and unlike any comedy event you’ve ever experienced.
- The Rerun: Friends Jul. 21 Montreal - Montreal Improv The Rerun brings together some of Montreal funniest personalities for a live table read of iconic episodes of classic sitcoms (where they’ll most definitely go off-script).
- Amp'd: The Music & Comedy Show Jul. 25 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Katacombes Hosted by The Cooties with special guests Garfunkel & Oates, this show is a medley of musical comedy and standup, featuring some of the funniest musicians and comics at the festival. Get ready to turn up with AMP’D: The Music & Comedy Show!
- Brad Williams Jul. 23 - Jul. 25 Montreal - Café Cleopatra California native Brad Williams, is performing his solo show at OFF-JFL this summer in Montreal. Don’t miss the opportunity to see one of the funniest and most in-demand comedians working today.
- Your Hood's a Joke Jul. 20 Montreal - Café Cleopatra Content Warning: This is a ROAST show. While we pride ourselves on smart comedy that punches up, there will be no restriction on what can or cannot be joked about. Please exercise discretion if you wish to avoid hearing jokes about sensitive subject matter.Comedians representing their country of origin, city, or neighborhood (or school!) roast each...
- The Blender Jul. 22 Montreal - Montreal Improv When blended, some experimental combinations result in a wonderful and surprising discovery while others are disastrous and regrettable. We will tempt fate and put this to the test when some of Montreal's most skilled improvisers are paired with people from varying worlds of performance for an entire evening of improv.
- DeAnne Smith: Escape Room Jul. 19 - Jul. 24 Montreal From confronting pit bulls to ordering coffee, DeAnne Smith tackles her fears and anxieties in this warm and ferociously funny hour. “Unique and utterly disarming” - The Music “Near perfection. The gags are brilliantly crafted, but it’s the warmth she radiates from the stage that makes an hour in her presence such an unabated joy.” -Time...
- Chad Daniels Jul. 25 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Montreal Improv Award-winning comedian, Chad Daniels, is joining the Just For Laughs Festival this summer. Get ready to laugh as he performs his solo show at OFF-JFL!
- Infemous Jul. 21 Montreal - Montreal Improv - Theatre B Infemous is a well-rounded comedy hour of vivacious proportions. In one sitting, audience members will be treated to character, sketch, and improv comedy, with a guest monologist to inspire it all. Infemous is creating a space for women and non-binary players in the community because, as it turns out, that still needs to happen. Prepare to be...
- Video Island Jul. 22 Montreal - Montreal Improv A glamorous night of hilarity and short comedy films screened & directed by Montreal's best up and coming comedic talent. Come see local sketch comedians and local celebrities celebrate the art form of filmmaking and crown one team with the "Best of the Really Prestigious Video Island Festival Gala" award©. Now with 25% more short films!
- Wanda Sykes hosts Throwback Jul. 28 Montreal - Hyatt - Grand Salon Opera Everybody had to start somewhere, right? Throwback is the new hit comedy show where top comedians throw caution to the wind and put ego aside as they take a look back at some of their barely-seen-before earliest stand up sets and offer brutally honest, hilarious critiques of their own performances. Joined on stage by comedy peers who knew them...
- Jim Norton Live Jul. 25 - Jul. 28 Montreal - PDA - 5ieme Salle American stand-up comedian, radio personality, bestselling author and actor, Jim Norton, is returning to the Just For Laughs Festival. Catch his new show, Jim Norton Live, this summer!
- Political Comedy in the Pre-apocalyptic World Jul. 28 Montreal - Hyatt - Grand Salon Opera No doubt helped by a certain President of the United States, political satire is alive and thriving online, in late night television, and on stage. Taking sides means alienating the broadest potential audience, but comedians have never been afraid to stand up for what they believe is right. With a highly-engaged and hyper-aware audience, the...
- Never Surrender Jul. 20 - Jul. 21 Montreal - Café Cleopatra Never Surrender, The World’s Greatest Lip-Sync Band, has been rocking audiences across Canada and the U.S. for nearly 15 years. Featuring comedians Tim Rabnett, Ryan Wilner, and Mike Paterson, your favorite pop/rock hits from the 80s and 90s are back with a jump-kicking vengeance. Come sync-along and try to figure out which of them is the stud,...
- Gina Yashere... Saying Funny Stuff Jul. 27 Montreal - Monument National - Salle Ludger-Duvernay Acclaimed British comedian and Just For Laughs favourite, Gina Yashere, is joining the festival this summer with her brand new show, Gina Yashere… Saying Funny Stuff.
- Chris D'Elia: Follow The Leader Jul. 28 Montreal - Olympia Just For Laughs is thrilled to announce the return of one of the most sought after performers in the comedy world, Chris D’Elia. Catch his new show Chris D’Elia: Follow The Leader this summer in Montreal!
- LOL Live! Jul. 25 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Theatre Berri Returning to Montreal for another year is LOL Live!, exclusively filmed for Kevin Hart’s digital comedy network, Laugh Out Loud. A four-night multi-comic mega-event showcasing some of the best comedians from across the continent appearing at the Just For Laughs Festival.
- The Jackie & Laurie Show Jul. 27 Montreal - Hyatt - Ovation The Jackie and Laurie Show stars two women in comedy, Jackie Kashian and Laurie Kilmartin, talking about women and comedy. No guests, just two headliners who started in the 80s and never stopped. Follow @Jackiekashian and @anylaurie on Twitter Subscribe to The Jackie and Laurie Show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- 60 Minutes with Joey Elias Jul. 19 Montreal - Café Cleopatra 60 mins (give or take a few) inside the head of Elias. You thought rollercoasters were scary - be prepared; even Joey doesn't know what will be said until after it's already out there. Laughs guaranteed - some material required.
- Healthy Living in Comedy Jul. 19 Montreal - Montreal Improv After multiple successful runs in Montreal and sold out shows in Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, and Kingston, the Healthy Living in Comedy crew is back in Montreal for another gut-busting evening of delicious jokes and stories. Some of Canada’s hottest stand-ups are ready to navigate the ever-changing landscape of health and fitness all the while...
- Mae Martin: Dope Jul. 26 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Montreal Improv - Theatre B Mae Martin is comedy’s most naturally charismatic young storyteller, fresh from sell-out seasons in Australia, Edinburgh and London. The award-winning stand-up and star of two BBC Radio Four series presents her award-winning show Dope. In this new show, she examines a lifetime of obsessions, fandom and addiction and shines a light on that one...
- Moshe Kasher Live Jul. 26 - Jul. 28 Montreal - Gesù Actor, comedian, and writer Moshe Kasher has quickly become one of Hollywood’s most in demand and highly regarded talents. Catch him perform at Just For Laughs this summer with his new show, Moshe Kasher Live!
- Tig Notaro Jul. 25 Montreal - Olympia Comedian, actor and writer, Tig Notaro, is joining the Just For Laughs festival this summer to perform solo. Tig's second Netflix special, Happy To Be Here, released to high praises last month - now catch her live in Montreal!
- Kill Tony Jul. 25 Montreal - PDA - 5ieme Salle The #1 Live Weekly Podcast in the World! Tony Hinchcliffe hosts his wildly popular podcast with his co-host Brian Redban. Rising young up and coming comics or failing older comics get their name pulled out of a bucket, do one minute of material each, and then Tony and his two weekly friends/guests give feedback, extra material, and ask questions to...
