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Trevor Noah - Loud & Clear Jul. 26 Montreal - Bell Centre Comedic powerhouse and lauded political commentator, Trevor Noah, is back by popular demand and returning to the Just For Laughs Festival this summer! The Daily Show host is bringing his Loud & Clear tour to Montreal and will be taking over the Bell Centre for one night only.
The Jim Jefferies Galas Jul. 25 Montreal - PDA - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Controversial, belief-challenging and thought-provoking, Jim Jefferies is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, and is hosting two multi-comic galas at Just For Laughs this summer.Recently named one of the top 5 touring comedians in the world, and fresh off three Netflix comedy specials (Freedumb, Jim Jefferies: BARE,...
The Wanda Sykes Gala Jul. 26 Montreal - PDA - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Comedic powerhouse, Wanda Sykes is returning to Just For Laughs this summer to host her very own Gala! Ranked among Entertainment Weekly’s 25 Funniest People in America and called “one of the funniest stand-up comics” by her peers, you won’t want to miss this trailblazing comedian with her smart-wit and larger than life personality.Wanda...
The Jonathan Van Ness Gala Jul. 28 Montreal - PDA - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Emmy-nominated television personality, podcaster, and hairstylist to the stars, Jonathan Van Ness, is hosting his very first multi-comic gala at Just For Laughs this summer! Yas henny…can you believe? The Queer Eye star will be joined by a lineup of diverse comedians hand selected from the festival.Lineup to be announced.
The Hasan Minhaj Gala Jul. 26 Montreal - PDA - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Comedian, actor, host, and writer, Hasan Minhaj, is bringing his energetic presence and passion to the JFL stage to host his first multi-comic gala! His unique comedic voice will lead a lineup of superstar talent for an unforgettable night of laughter.Lineup to be announced.
The Anthony Anderson Gala Jul. 28 Montreal - PDA - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor, Anthony Anderson is bringing his high energy and dynamic personality to host his very own Gala this summer at Just For Laughs! Anderson is the star and executive producer of ABC’s multi-award nominated sitcom Black-ish – now catch him live on the JFL stage joined by a lineup of outstanding talent.
The Howie Mandel All-Star Comedy Gala Jul. 24 Montreal - PDA - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Nothing will stop comedic legend Howie Mandel from returning to the Just For Laughs Festival to host the prestigious CW Gala! Don’t miss this festival favourite as he takes the Gala stage for the fifth consecutive time to host a lineup of top comedic all-stars you won’t want to miss.Lineup to be announced.
Michael McIntyre’s Big World Tour Jul. 25 Montreal - PDA - Maisonneuve “The man is quite simply top-to-toe hilarious” ★★★★★ The TelegraphBritain's biggest comedian Michael McIntyre is heading to Montreal as part of his Big World Tour.Michael has sold over 3 million tickets in his career and sold out arenas around the world, including a record 28 times at London's 16,000 capacity O2 Arena where he has...
Margaret Trudeau: Certain Woman Of An Age Jul. 25 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Gesù Mother of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Canadian icon and international mental health advocate Margaret Trudeau, will be bringing her critically-acclaimed, candid conversation Certain Woman of an Age to Just For Laughs this summer. The Second City proudly brings this one-of-a-kind engagement which is currently still in development,...
Nick Kroll Jul. 25 Montreal - Olympia Co-creator of the animated series Big Mouth and all-around funny man Nick Kroll is performing this summer at Just For Laughs! Join this hilarious actor, writer, and producer for a memorable evening filled with laughter.
Rachel Bloom: What Am I Going To Do With My Life Now? Jul. 22 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Gesù Join Golden Globe winner Rachel Bloom as she performs songs from her hit series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.In addition, her solo performance will also showcase Bloom's stand-up and original material.
comedy. by blake Jul. 25 Montreal - Olympia NBA All-Star Blake Griffin, is returning to the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal this summer as host and curator of the stand-up show, comedy. by blake. By working with long standing partner Red Bull, Blake raises funds for the Team Griffin Foundation, an organization committed to young men and women - providing them the best opportunities to...
Jeff Ross & Just For Laughs Present: The Return Of The Roastmaster’s Invitational Jul. 24 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Club Soda In the tradition of the highly successful Roast franchise, fans will be treated to The Return Of The Roastmaster’s Invitational, a comedy competition featuring a no-holds-barred verbal boxing match in which comedians will compete head-to-head in a battle of wit and insults. Led by the Roastmaster General, Jeff Ross, and the referee/comedian Brian...
How Did This Get Made? Jul. 27 Montreal - Olympia Have you ever seen a movie so bad that it’s good? Paul Scheer (Black Monday, The League, Veep), Jason Mantzoukas (The Good Place, The League), and June Diane Raphael (Long Shot, Grace & Frankie) are experts in the best of the worst of cinema. On each episode of their Award-winning podcast, How Did This Get Made? they gather with their...
Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians but Everyone is Welcome Jul. 27 - Jul. 28 Montreal, Toronto Peabody Award-winning actor, comedian, voice artist, screenwriter, producer, singer and musician, Fred Armisen, best recognized as a former cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, is coming to JFL this summer, and bringing his colourful personality with him! Catch his show live in Montreal for one night only, and don’t worry if you’re not a...
Steve-O: The Bucket List Jul. 24 Montreal - Olympia Steve-O will take you on a magical and hilarious journey through his “bucket list” of jackass-style stunts, which he used to consider too absurd to ever go through with. After each bit in this live comedy show, he will screen the exclusive and unreleased footage of the actual stunts taking place. Be warned, the footage is incredibly explicit,...
She The People Jul. 22 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Centaur Theatre The future is here and it’s female! The ladies of Second City Toronto return with a brand new version of She The People – a sketch show entirely created, designed, and performed by fearlessly funny women! This mimosa-and-madness-fueled foray roasts the patriarchy, taking on everything from having it all…to having that sick feeling your...
Ronny Chieng: Tone Issues Jul. 23 - Jul. 25 Montreal - Gesù One of the stars of the worldwide smash hit movie Crazy Rich Asians, Correspondent on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, as seen in GQ and on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, stand-up comedian Ronny Chieng returns to Montreal to perform his unapologetic stand-up comedy live for a limited run of shows only.
Claudia Oshry’s Dirty Jeans Tour Jul. 24 Montreal - Club Soda Claudia Oshry is the creator of the breakout Instagram account @girlwithnojob and co-host of the wildly popular digital morning show, The Morning Toast.Claudia is a trailblazing comic, taking her online comedy and parlaying it into a sold out, nationwide comedy show. Her Dirty Jeans Tour regularly sells out theaters and clubs across the country....
Anjelah Johnson: More of Me Jul. 25 Montreal - Club Soda Anjelah Johnson is bringing her More of Me tour to Just For Laughs. Time Out Chicago described her show as “filled with almost non-stop laughter” and Maxim Magazine hailed her as “uproariously funny and, in a time of great racial and political strife, oddly healing.”
Cody Ko & Noel Miller: Tiny Meat Gang Live Jul. 24 Montreal - Olympia Cody Ko and Noel Miller are two former software engineers who left their rock solid, bullet proof careers to become pretty decent comedians with no health insurance. They started the Tiny Meat Gang podcast late last year, and since then, are still doing the podcast (no flex). In January of 2019, Cody & Noel will finally be achieving the...
Kreeps with Kids Jul. 27 Montreal - Club Soda Get to know the OTHER side of parenting with hosts Robert Kelly and Ron Bennington as they dissect what it’s like to be a parent and comedian. Stand-up comics have discovered they have an odd shared philosophy when it comes to parenting – they think of their children as people, not as kids. Join a select group of parent comedians as they...
Jim Norton: Ted Bundy Is a Cu*t Jul. 27 Montreal - PDA - 5ieme Salle An updated and current hour focusing on Jim’s disastrous personal life and the disastrous world around us.
Marc Maron: Hey, There's More Tour Jul. 26 Montreal - PDA - 5ieme Salle Comedian, podcaster, writer, and actor, Marc Maron will be bringing his newest US tour Hey, There’s More Tour to the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal! For over thirty years, Marc has been writing and performing comedy for print, stage, radio, online and television. Marc is best known for his hit landmark podcast, WTF with Marc Maron, which...
Pete Holmes & Friends Jul. 26 Montreal - Club Soda Comedian, writer, cartoonist, “Christ-leaning spiritual seeker,” podcast host, and author, Pete Holmes is coming to Just For Laughs this summer and he’s bringing his friends!
The Stand-Up Show with Jon Dore Jul. 25 - Jul. 27 Montreal - L'Astral Presented by The Comedy Network, The Stand-Up Show returns to Just For Laughs with Jon Dore as host! Jon will be accompanied by a talented lineup of comedians celebrating outstanding comedy and sharing the stage. Each show features a different lineup of comics. Don’t let the cameras fool you, this is talent at its finest.
Black Thought Presents: Delirious Jul. 26 Montreal - Club Soda Black Thought Presents: Delirious is the exciting new comedy series created and curated by the MC of the legendary Roots crew. Featuring the hottest new comedians, the series will look at popular culture and society through a humorous, yet poignant lens.
Comedy Night in Canada Jul. 24 Montreal - Club Soda Take a hilarious look at what it means to be Canadian as Comedy Night in Canada welcomes the top comedians from across our home and native land! These comedians may eat ketchup chips and poutine, use the metric system, and spell colour with a “u” but they all speak the universal language of funny!
I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST Jul. 25 Montreal - Club Soda Actor/Director Michael Rapaport shares his strong, funny & offensive points of view on life, sports, music, film & everything in between on the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST.
Elon Gold & Modi: Two For One Jul. 22 - Jul. 25 Montreal - Centaur Theatre This summer, the King Davids of comedy will join forces to put the Jew in July and rock JFL like never before! Join the two pre-eminent comedians on the Jewish circuit, Elon Gold and Modi, as they premiere their new two-man show, Two For One, in Montreal! You’ll get twice the laughs and twice the fun, all in one new show that you cannot miss. Or,...
Mr. Jackson & Mr. Tompkins: A Two-Gentleman Improv Show Jul. 25 Montreal - PDA - 5ieme Salle CANCELLED See TWO AMERICAN GENTLEMEN Enact FALSE STORIES For A Duration Of ONE FULL HOUR And Perhaps TEN ADDITIONAL MINUTES
Bryan Callen Jul. 26 Montreal - PDA - 5ieme Salle MADtv alum and co-host of insanely popular The Fighter and The Kid podcast makes his return to Montreal this summer fresh off the release of his latest comedy special Complicated Apes. Catch Bryan Callen as he takes the stage at JFL for a hilarious evening you won’t want to miss!
Vir Das Jul. 25 Montreal - PDA - 5ieme Salle Fresh off a global stand-up tour encompassing 20 countries on six continents, Vir Das is stopping by the Just For Laughs Festival this summer in Montreal. Join the comedian, actor, and Bollywood star for an unforgettable night of laughter!
Celeste Barber: Challenge Accepted Jul. 24 Montreal - PDA - 5ieme Salle In this exciting live show experience, Celeste Barber explains the story behind some of her most famous images, her new relationship with famous people, and the stalkers, fans and comments that get under her skin.Hailed as "The Funniest Woman" on Instagram, Celeste also hits us with a healthy dose of humour, as she explains some of the pit falls of...
Shaun Majumder: HATE Jul. 27 Montreal - PDA - 5ieme Salle In his HATE tour, Shaun uses his quick wit to tackle distressing themes of intolerance and prejudice with unrelenting humor. "If anyone could tackle themes of intolerance and prejudice and make them hilarious instead of depressingly distressing it's Shaun Majumder. From growing up as one of the only brown kids in a remote village in northwest...
Girls Gotta Eat Jul. 23 - Jul. 24 Montreal, Toronto Why do guys just want to f*ck you once then watch your Instagram stories until the end of time? How do you get over a breakup when you feel like you're gonna die? When should you give it up? My boyfriend takes morning baths: IS THIS WEIRD? These are all questions answered on Girls Gotta Eat -- a hilarious and uncensored podcast from Ashley...
The Nasty Show Jul. 17 - Jul. 27 Montreal - MTelus The Nasty Show is back and will hands-down be the filthiest, most shocking and taboo show of the festival. This humorous-yet-raw comedy series pushes the boundaries and encourages audiences to check their political correctness at the door… let go and laugh! Prepare yourself for a night of kill-or-be-killed comedy featuring some of comedy’s...
Brit(ish) Jul. 26 - Jul. 27 Montreal - MTelus Back for another year at Just For Laughs, Brit(ish) boasts a lineup of some of the funniest comedians from across the pond. Hosted by one of the biggest selling live acts in UK comedy, Jimmy Carr and featuring special guest, the hilarious Sarah Millican, Jamali Maddix, Mawaan Rizwan, Fin Taylor, and Flo & Joan.
The Ethnic Show Jul. 10 - Jul. 25 Montreal The Ethnic Show is a hilarious celebration of global perspectives featuring a lineup of comedians who are as funny as they are ethnically diverse. This cultural melting pot of comedy is as multi-cultural as Montreal! No matter who you are or where you’re from there’s something for everyone. Don't miss this rainbow coalition of comedians as they...
A Very Mark Forward Show... Jul. 22 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Diving Bell Social Club A Very Mark Forward Show… is meant to be fun and silly. Period. Each show has a new topic every night with different comedians from around the world. From rodeos to funerals, each night takes a stupid step forward into something different.
Ron Funches Jul. 24 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Café Cleopatra Ron Funches has an easy going, inventive style that sounds the way fresh chocolate chip cookies taste! You may know him from NBC’s Powerless, Undateable, and ABC’s Blackish, now catch Ron bring his unique style and loveable demeanor to Montreal this July!
The Lucas Bros: Hood Disease Jul. 23 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Newspeak Two of the freshest, most dynamic faces on the comedy scene, The Lucas Bros (Keith and Kenny Lucas) are coming to OFF-JFL this July! Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch and featured in Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Hot List,” you won’t want to miss these amazing young brothers take the stage.
Nicole Byer Jul. 24 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Café Cleopatra The incredibly talented, Nicole Byer is taking time off from her hosting duties on Netflix’s Nailed It to perform in Montreal summer! Catch one of her solo shows in OFF JFL for a phenomenal evening filled with laughter!
Sasheer Zamata Jul. 23 - Jul. 26 Montreal - PDA - Salle Claude-Léveillée Comedian, actress, writer, and former Saturday Night Live cast member, Sasheer Zamata, is performing at OFF-JFL this summer in Montreal. Don’t miss your chance to see this incredibly smart, funny, and stylish talent live for a fun-filled evening.And she’ll be happy you came here to see her!
Cameron Esposito: SEPARATELY Jul. 18 - Jul. 24 Montreal Separately is a new hour about losing a hard-fought identity from LA-based comic Cameron Esposito. One of TIME's Best of 2018, Cameron's last special, Rape Jokes, a look at sexual assault from a survivor's perspective, was as honest and vulnerable as it was hilarious and raised almost $100k for rape crisis intervention. Cameron brings her trademark...
The Alternative Show Hosted by Andy Kindler Jul. 23 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Theatre Ste. Catherine The quintessential comic’s comic takes you off the beaten path of mainstream comedy and into the chaotic wilderness.
Nish Kumar: It’s In Your Nature To Destroy Yourselves Jul. 22 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Montreal Improv Double Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee, Nish Kumar is bringing his brand new show to the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal!The title is a quote from ‘Terminator 2’. There will be jokes about politics, mankind’s capacity for self-destruction, and whether it will lead to the end of days. GOOD FUN STUFF.He’s the host of The Mash Report which...
Mark Watson: The Infinite Show Jul. 22 - Jul. 27 Montreal - La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines Cluster-bombed with yoghurt on Taskmaster, half-killed on Bear Grylls' Celebrity Island, Watson returns to what he's best at: being indoors.Inspired by the mostly alarming state of the world his children are growing up in, and a genuine, urgent desire to do something about it, this show is about empathy. 99 percent of the world's population is made...
Adam Ruins Everything presents MIND PARASITES LIVE with Adam Conover Jul. 22 - Jul. 27 Montreal - La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines Creator, writer, and host of the critically-acclaimed series Adam Ruins Everything on truTV, Adam Conover has most recently been on his national tour, Mind Parasites Live, presented by truTV, touring most major cities around the U.S. Now he’s stopping by the Just For Laughs Festival this summer in Montreal!In this original hybrid of stand-up...
Double Threat: Emma Willmann & Matteo Lane Jul. 18 - Jul. 24 Montreal Join Emma Willmann and Matteo Lane 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!
Pete Correale Jul. 22 - Jul. 27 Montreal - PDA - Salle Claude-Léveillée Internationally renowned comedian and broadcaster, Pete Correale is coming to Off-JFL this July to dissect married life and fatherhood with his disarming regular New York guy attitude. See The Tonight Show, Letterman, and The Conan O’Brian Show veteran live this summer!
Beth Stelling (With Her Mom In The Crowd) Jul. 22 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Diving Bell Social Club Come watch Beth Stelling's new hour of stand-up comedy! Her mom will be there too.
Dan Soder: Son Of A Gary Jul. 21 - Jul. 25 Montreal - Café Cleopatra Raised as an only child of a single mother, Dan learned that he was going to be by himself a lot, so he might as well learn to laugh at stuff. Son of A Gary goes through the many questions that the mid 30s bring: should he (if given the chance) have kids? Is wanting to be liked a bad thing? Are police dogs on your side? From screaming babies on...
Kurt Braunohler Jul. 22 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster, Kurt Braunohler brings his not-so-standard comedic stylings to Off-JFL this summer. You’ve heard his voice on Bob’s Burgers, This American Life, and his popular podcast The K Ohle, now experience the master of absurdity live in Montreal.
Sasheer Zamata Party Time! Jul. 24 - Jul. 26 Montreal - Katacombes Sasheer Zamata Party Time is a fun variety show comprised comedy, music… and that’s it, pretty much just comedy and music!
Mark Forward and Courtney Gilmour's "Oh Comedy!" A Canadian Perspective Jul. 24 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Inspiration Room Come hear the state of the Canadian comedy industry featuring candid commentary from Mark Forward (LetterKenny, Fargo, Cupcake and Dino) and Courtney Gilmour (The Beaverton, CBC’s The Debaters). These two will take you on a journey of their home and native land, and answer some very important questions. Such as, if a punchline is delivered in a...
Inside The Closet with Matteo Lane and Emma Willmann Jul. 27 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Ovation You won't believe what NYC comedians Emma Willmann and Matteo Lane talk about Inside the Closet. Join comics Emma and Matteo as they share their experiences of being gay comics in mainstream culture. Presented by Starburns Audio.
Live from L'Astral: Tom Henry Jul. 23 Montreal - L'Astral Presented by CRAVE, and filming for the first time in Montreal, Live from L’Astral is an all new stand-up show at JFL this summer! This hour-long special will showcase Canada’s own, Tom Henry. Toronto based comedian, Tom has opened for comics such as Tim Meadows, Nikki Glaser and Todd Barry and has been a regular on Andy Kindler's Alternative...
Live From L’Astral: Graham Kay, Presented by Crave Jul. 22 Montreal - L'Astral Presented by CRAVE, and filming for the first time in Montreal, Live from L’Astral is an all new stand-up show at JFL this summer! This hour-long special will showcase Canada’s own, Graham Kay. Award-winning comedian, actor, TV writer, Graham has been described as “a definite act to follow, [who] has mastered the art of sarcasm” by NOW...
Live from L'Astral: The El-Salomons Jul. 22 Montreal - L'Astral Presented by CRAVE, and filming for the first time in Montreal, Live from L’Astral is an all new stand-up show at JFL this summer! This hour-long special will showcase Canada’s own, The El-Salomons. Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are two accomplished comedians who have been hitting stages as a duo making people laugh and spreading love –...
Live From L’Astral: Aisha Brown, Presented by Crave Jul. 23 Montreal - L'Astral Presented by CRAVE, and filming for the first time in Montreal, Live from L’Astral is an all new stand-up show at JFL this summer! This hour-long special will showcase Canada’s own, Aisha Brown. Toronto based stand-up comedian, Aisha, is also a writer, actress, and extremely casual satirical rapper – dont miss your chance to see her perform...
You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes Jul. 27 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Grand Salon Opera Pete Holmes is the gate-keeper to every comedian's can of secret inner weird. In the You Made it Weird podcast listen to the master finesse the weird out of your favorite comedy players on demand.
We Called Your Mom Jul. 25 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Ovation An Afternoon with EarwolfBeth Stelling loves her mom, so she decided to start a podcast with her! On We Called Your Mom, Beth and Diane call up the mothers of artists and comedians to chat them up about their super talented children. They've called the creators of Maria Bamford, Sam Richardson, Seth Rogen, Jonathan Van Ness and more! At their first...
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer Jul. 26 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Inspiration Room Nicole Byer is single and has been for decades. She’s smart, funny, has a fat ass and loves giving blow jobs. So the question is why is she perpetually single? This podcast is a quest to find that answer.
Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata Jul. 25 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Ovation An Afternoon with EarwolfGayle & Oprah. Bonnie & Clyde. Nicole & Sasheer. Enter the pantheon of best friendship. When you’re forced to change your number, are sick of being single, or want to take a pole-dancing class, you’re going to need a best friend…and if you don’t, you can still have this podcast.
Whiskey Ginger Jul. 26 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Ovation Comedian Andrew Santino interviews friends in and out of the entertainment industry as they reflect on deviant stories of their past; while sipping whiskey.
Gettin' Better with Ron Funches Jul. 27 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Ovation Actor/comedian/writer Ron Funches sits down every week to talk about his life, passions, hobbies, and how he is on a constant journey to better himself. This is Gettin' Better with Ron Funches.
Sincerely Fortune Jul. 26 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Ovation Comedian and actress Fortune Feimster is known to audiences as a fun, silly performer who likes to dance with ice cream. But in this podcast, she discusses a new topic every week in a more real, sincere way.
Humans Who Make Games with Adam Conover Jul. 27 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Ovation An intimate conversation with the creators of some of the world's most remarkable games, hosted by comedian and life-long gamer Adam Conover. Presented by Starburns Audio.
Stop Podcasting Yourself Jul. 26 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Ovation Hosted by Graham Clark and Dave Shumka, Stop Podcasting Yourself is a 3-time Canadian Comedy Award winning podcast based out of Vancouver, BC. The weekly free form comedy podcast, which features a different guest each week, has fans around the world, and is the only Canadian podcast featured on the Maximum Fun network. Stop Podcasting Yourself has...
Glowing Up with Esther and Caroline Jul. 27 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Ovation Esther and Caroline are on a mission to find their inner glowy goddess and share their findings about the worlds of beauty, health, diet and all things girly and glowy. Come glow up with them!
2 Drink Minimum Jul. 24 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Ovation Join comedians Mike Ward and Pantelis for a hilarious and uncensored take on the week’s hot topics. As the first and only Canadian show on New York’s Compound Media, 2DM is holding up the free speech flag for an entire nation. Surprise guests, alcoholism, and questionable life decisions are what make 2 Drink Minimum the best way to start your...
Never Seen It with Kyle Ayers Jul. 27 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Ovation Created and hosted by Kyle Ayers, this hilarious podcast has comedians rewrite famous movies and TV shows they’ve NEVER SEEN. Scripts based on what they’ve overheard or learned through pop culture and pretending-at-parties. Famous movies written by people who’ve never seen them, acted out by comedians on stage, complete with live soundtrack....
Taggart and Torrens Podcast Jul. 24 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Ovation Taggart & Torrens is the brainchild/lovechild of Jeremy Taggart (former drummer of Our Lady Peace) and Jonathan Torrens (from Jonovision to J-Roc). Their weekly podcast - a celebration of Canadianity - has 4 Million downloads, has spawned a bestselling book and will soon produce a full-length comedy album on Dine Alone records. BAHDS, as their...
The Comedian's Comedian with Stuart Goldsmith Jul. 24 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Ovation Shining a light on the most furtive creative secrets of your favourite comics and interrogating their joke writing process in depth.Previous guests include Russell Howard, Bill Burr, and Jimmy Carr to name a few. Chortle Internet Award nominee, British Podcast Award Nominee 2018, and over 10 million downloads worldwide.“An endlessly riveting...
Dark Tank Jul. 26 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Ovation Dark Tank is a podcast where white people try their best. In each episode, Yedoye Travis asks a melanin deficient guest to undo the mistakes of the past by pitching solutions to pressing minority issues–to a panel of people of color. We’re solving racism, one white ego at a time.
improv4humans with Matt Besser Jul. 25 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Ovation An Afternoon with EarwolfFew names are as synonymous with improv as Matt Besser. Founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade and a regular performer in the world-famous show ASSSSCAT, Matt has brought his talents to the Earwolf network and returns for a live version at Just For Laughs with a fully improvised podcast featuring the best...
My Gorgeous Son Jul. 24 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Ovation Join Rollie Bush as he helps his gorgeous son, Andy, take control of his life. Rollie invites experts and special guests to impart wisdom and advice to Andy. Created by Picnicface's Mark Little (Mr D, Gary and his Demons) and Andrew Bush (Funny or Die, Street Cents) and joined by Everardo Ramirez, My Gorgeous Son blends conversation, characters,...
Best of the Fest Jul. 23 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Theatre Ste. Catherine Here’s what you need to know: the title really says it all.
Fest at the Nest Jul. 23 - Jul. 27 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.
New Faces Jul. 24 Montreal - Monument-National - Salle Ludger-Duvernay Come see the genuinely thrilling moment a young comic steps up and becomes a star! Group 1 - 7:00PMGroup 2 - 9:30PM*please note each group will feature a different lineup of comedians
New Faces: Characters Jul. 25 Montreal - Monument-National - Salle Ludger-Duvernay Catch the best new solo sketch comics before your only option is to see them “Live, from New York…”
New Faces: Creators Jul. 25 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Grand Salon Opera This showcase features the up-and-coming influencers and creators who are contributing to the evolution of the comedy landscape as we know it!
New Faces: Unrepped Jul. 25 Montreal - Monument-National - Salle Ludger-Duvernay They have the talent. They have the delivery. Now’s their chance to get the representation they deserve.
New Faces: Canada Jul. 26 Montreal - Monument-National - Salle Ludger-Duvernay They’re funny. They’re Canadian. They’re the homegrown rising stars you need to know now!
Variety's 10 Comics to Watch Jul. 26 Montreal - Monument-National - Salle Ludger-Duvernay 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 from “10 Comics To Watch” and let them show you why they made the 2019 list. Fahim AnwarCeleste BarberPiff the Magic DragonChris FlemingD.C. Young FlyPatti HarrisonZainab JohnsonDusty...
Hosts with the Most Jul. 24 - Jul. 26 Montreal - Newspeak 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 show a new lineup.Hosts include: Ari Shaffir, Erin Foley, and Michael Rapaport.
Midnight Surprise Jul. 18 - Jul. 28 Montreal The show’s at midnight. The rest is a surprise. Hosted by Donnell Rawlings and Chris Redd
Liza Treyger: In the Weeds Jul. 18 - Jul. 23 Montreal Liza has been living her dream: partying, spending money, snacks, drugs, lounging, and not cleaning her apartment. Then she woke up at 31 as a cliché Bridget Jones who needs to fit in her pants.
Brian Posehn Jul. 22 - Jul. 25 Montreal - Katacombes Comedian, actor, and writer Brian Posehn always has a full plate in front of him. You may know him from The Five-Year Engagement, New Girl, The Big Bang Theory, and You’re the Worst – now catch him perform at Off-JFL this summer in Montreal!
Jimmy O. Yang Live Jul. 23 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Katacombes CANCELLED Actor, stand-up comedian, and writer, Jimmy O. Yang is performing at Off-JFL this summer in July! You’ve seen him as “Jian Yang” on HBO’s Emmy-nominated series Silicon Valley and as “Bernard Tai” in Warner Bros. film Crazy Rich Asians – now catch him LIVE in Montreal!
The Sklar Brothers and Friends: Tag It Jul. 25 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Katacombes The Sklar Brothers host this unique stand-up show where their funny friends perform sets as the brothers backstage and, in real time, write tags for their friends’ bits. After the set, the Sklar Brothers come on stage and pitch the comedians their tags. This show gives audiences insight into the type of riff session that happens in comedy club...
Andrew Schulz: Inside Jokes Jul. 25 Montreal - Katacombes Comics workshop their most divisive and publicly INcorrect material – a rare glimpse into how funny is made out of the most dangerous topics. Hosted by Andrew Schulz. Contains explicit content and adult themes.
Andrew Schulz: Unsafe Sets Jul. 27 Montreal - Katacombes Comics perform their most unfiltered, uncensored, and Unsafe material. NO CELL PHONES. Hosted by Andrew Schulz. Contains explicit content and adult themes.
Dave Merheje Jul. 22 Montreal - Katacombes Award-winning comedian, Dave Merheje has conquered the comedy scene with his “no fear” stage presence and style best described as aggressive in-your-face-funny. Now catch him perform at OFF-JFL in Montreal this summer and see why he’s considered to be one of the most original stand-up acts today.
Matteo Lane Jul. 27 Montreal - Katacombes New York-based comedian, Matteo Lane is performing at OFF-JFL this summer in Montreal. With a singing range of six octaves and a career as an opera singer, Matteo is no stranger to the stage – he has performed stand-up on The Late Show with Stephan Colbert, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and This Week at The Comedy Cellar. You won’t want to miss...
Brad Williams Jul. 22 - Jul. 23 Montreal - Café Cleopatra Comedian, actor and podcaster, Brad Williams is returning to the Just For Laughs Festival to perform at OFF-JFL this summer! Catch one of the most in-demand comedians working today live in Montreal.
Ari Shaffir's Renamed Storyteller Show Jul. 24 - Jul. 26 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.“Ridiculously funny.” - Jimmy Carr“One of my favorites" - Bill Burr“One of the 100 funniest human beings alive." - Joe Rogan
What's Your F@#king Deal? Jul. 27 Montreal - Café Cleopatra 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 never seen before.With this show, there’s really only one simple rule:...
2soon with Donnell Rawlings Jul. 26 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Café Cleopatra The talented and edgy, Donnell Rawlings is performing at OFF-JFL this summer in Montreal. Donnell can be seen starring in Kevin Smith’s Hollyweed, Comedy Central’s The New Negroes, and Netflix’s Historical Roasts with Jeff Ross, now experience this heckler turned comedian live!
K. Trevor Wilson: Too Awesome, Too Fast Jul. 22 - Jul. 27 Montreal - PDA - Salle Claude-Léveillée A show exploring a wide range of subjects, but closest to his heart (quite literally) is that of his health. After a scary diagnosis and some encouragement from doctors, K. Trev was inspired to change his lifestyle. This paradigm shift allowed K. Trev to dig deeper than ever before, to get to the heart of the matter — K. Trevor takes an...
Uma noite com Rafinha Bastos (A Night with Rafinha Bastos) Jul. 22 Montreal - PDA - Salle Claude-Léveillée Comedian, actor, and journalist, Rafinha “Rafi” Bastos, is coming to OFF-JFL this July with a show entirely spoken in Portuguese!With a career spanning over 15 years and a grasp at raunchy humor that sells out theaters everywhere he goes, you won’t want to miss this hilarious show. This performance will be in Portuguese. O show é em...
Michael Kosta: Straight. White. Male. Jul. 25 - Jul. 27 Montreal - PDA - Salle Claude-Léveillée Nine years ago at his JFL Gala debut in Montreal, Michael Kosta bombed after Pamela Anderson introduced him by the wrong name. Today, this stand up veteran and Daily Show Correspondent has his name mispronounced much less frequently. Come see what all the hype is about!
Mark & Andy & Dave Jul. 22 - Jul. 23 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Mark & Andy & Dave are thrilled to be performing at the Just For Laughs Festival offering up their signature brand of insightful, zany comedy that The Globe & Mail has called “really funny and nice, and it looks like they really love each other, which I like”. They are excited to perform new sketches and to showcase something even...
Andrew Santino Jul. 24 - Jul. 25 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Comedian, actor, and podcaster, Andrew Santino is performing at OFF-JFL this summer in Montreal! Santino has starred in Showtime’s I’m Dying Up Here and ABC’s Mixology, and appeared in numerous TV shows including This is US, Arrested Development, The Office, and The League.
Rapp Battlez Jul. 24 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Excited to make their second consecutive appearance at Just For Laughs, Rapp Battlez is the high-energy, strobe-lighting, confetti-tossing comedy party show that’s had audiences going buck wild for going on 10 years. A night of wild, hilarious original characters squaring off against each other, throwing down their best rhymes in the hopes of...
Joe List Jul. 25 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Comedian and podcaster, Joe List is bringing his quirky sense of humour to OFF-JFL this July! List has been featured on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallow, The Late Show with David Letterman, and Conan as well as season 2 of Netflix’s The Stand Ups.
Gayme Show Jul. 25 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Gayme Show is, you guessed it, a game show and crash course in all things LGBT and fabulous. Hosts Dave Mizzoni and Matt Rogers put two straight male comedians to the test in head to head challenges to uncover which of them will be named “Honorarily Gay As Fuck” and will reign as “Queen of the Straights.” During the show, the straights are...
New Faces Jul. 26 Montreal - Katacombes Come see the genuinely thrilling moment a young comic steps up and becomes a star!
New Faces: Characters Jul. 26 Montreal - Mainline Theatre 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 - Mainline Theatre They have the talent. They have the delivery. Now’s their chance to get the representation they deserve.
New Faces: Canada Jul. 27 Montreal - Theatre Ste. Catherine They’re funny. They’re Canadian. They’re the homegrown rising stars you need to know now!
Would You Bang Him? Jul. 26 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Is a sense of humor really the #1 quality women look for in a man? We put the theory to the test.This is a LIVE stand-up game show hosted by Bonnie McFarlane and Rich Vos.Here's how it works: Several male comedians each do 5 minutes of stand up for 4 female comedian judges. After every set, the judges determine if they would in fact 'bang' the...
Boast Rattle Jul. 27 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Welcome to the showdown of sweetness! This roast style battle has two comedians go head-to-head, delivering alternating blows of the nicest order. Watch these comedians clash with consideration and kindness for two rounds to find the ultimate Master of Magnanimity. Hosted by Kyle Ayers, with a panel of judges to contribute, critique, and influence...
420 with Matt Besser Jul. 27 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Matt Besser and friends will perform their weed, pot, and cannabis material. There's a lot. THIS SHOW WILL GET YOU HIGH!!!
Chanty Marostica Jul. 23 - Jul. 25 Montreal - Montreal Improv Chanty Marostica explores transitioning, masculinity, gender and its power dynamics... all while still being funny. Chanty was recently named by Sirius XM as the “Top Comic 2018,” received The Canadian Comedy Award last year for “Best Breakout Artist,” and was nominated “Best Stand Up Comic” at the 2015 Winnipeg Comedy Festival. Their...
The Early Evening Show with Robby Hoffman Jul. 22 - Jul. 26 Montreal - Montreal Improv Late Night hosts are always fighting over who gets the 11:35pm or 12:25 timeslots. Not Robby Hoffman. Just throw her a casual 7:30pm, have her in bed by 9, and she’s good. It’s The Early Evening Show with Robby Hoffman.It’s like The Chris Gethard Show meets the old Chelsea Handler show meets Kramer’s show when he got the Merv Griffin set...
Sam Jay Jul. 24 - Jul. 26 Montreal - Montreal Improv Comedian, actress, and Emmy-nominated writer, Sam Jay is headed to Montreal to perform at OFF-JFL this July! In 2018, she made her Netflix debut on The Comedy Lineup and released her debut album Donna’s Daughter - now catch her perform live this summer!
Esther Povitsky Jul. 25 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Montreal Improv You’ve seen her on Brooklyn 99, Workaholics, and Parks and Recreation, now catch Esther Povitsky live as she takes the stage at OFF-JFL this summer!
Tom Thakkar Jul. 27 Montreal - Montreal Improv Comedian, actor and podcaster, Tom Thakkar is headed to the Just For Laughs Festival to perform at OFF-JFL! Hot off the taping of his first special for Comedy Central, catch Tom live in Montreal for a hilarious evening.
The Byron Bowers Experience Jul. 23 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Le P'tit Impro Named by LA Weekly as a “Comedy Act to Watch,” Byron Bowers has built his success as an esteemed comedian, established writer, recognized actor, and passionate fashionista. Now catch him on the OFF-JFL stage this summer!
Nore Davis: Emotionally Attached Jul. 24 - Jul. 26 Montreal - Le P'tit Impro Nore Davis performs his new hour of stand-up which is powered by naked and honest emotions about himself which he hilariously struggles to understand.
Solomon Georgio Jul. 26 Montreal - Le P'tit Impro Most recently seen on the second season of HBO’s Two Dope Queens, Solomon Georgio is performing at OFF-JFL this summer in Montreal! See this incredible talent as he flawlessly intertwines biting social commentary with stories of his life as an openly gay African immigrant.
Ismo Jul. 22 - Jul. 24 Montreal - La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines The ultimate observer, Ismo is able to make people see familiar things anew through his unique perspective. Ismo uses his outsider’s point of view to find the humor in the most ordinary things, like the English language - his breakdown of the word “ass” went viral with over 72 million views. Ismo’s show is one you won’t want to miss!
One Stop World Tour Jul. 25 - Jul. 27 Montreal - La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines Experience comedic excellence from around the globe with One Stop World Tour at OFF-JFL in Montreal! This international multi-comic show will feature a lineup diverse comics that’ll share their unique sense of humour.Lineup to be announced.
Queer Comics Jul. 23 - Jul. 27 Montreal - Diving Bell Social Club OFF-JFL is proud to present a multi-comic show featuring a lineup of LGBTQ+ comedians! Come out and laugh with these incredible comics hand selected from the festival.
COVEN: Boo! HaHa! Jul. 26 Montreal - Diving Bell Social Club Cast your circle and summon your demons! COVEN is here to set you free from the bindings of the patriarchy. Join us as we hex our enemies and reclaim what is ours!For this special edition of COVEN, we will be bringing you the most campy, most clever, and most creative witches of the realm!A drag show featuring some of Montreal's most powerful...
Carmen Lynch Jul. 27 Montreal - Le P'tit Impro Stand-up comedian, actor and writer, Carmen Lynch is performing at OFF-JFL this summer in July. Carmen has appeared on Conan, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Inside Amy Schumer, and The Good Wife - now catch her live in Montreal for an unforgeable night!
Morgan O'Shea: Adultish Jul. 18 Montreal - Café Cleopatra Morgan O’Shea has been doing comedy for 11 years. He has no credits and somehow had a #1 album on iTunes. His friends are quick to remind him it was iTunes Canada and doesn’t really count.
Rad Dads II: Rad Dad Redemption Jul. 18 Montreal - Café Cleopatra The Rad Dads are back and they’re here to collect a parenting bounty. Join Walter Lyng and Reese Turner as they welcome an all-star cast of desperados dad comics for this epic adventure of fortune and fatherhood.
Pantelis Is Better Than You Jul. 19 Montreal - Café Cleopatra One of comedy’s rising stars, Pantelis has been described as offensively hilarious. His cadence and wit combined with his complete irreverence for political correctness make his shows a memorable experience.As a renaissance man, Pantelis extends his talents across multiple mediums by hosting a hit podcast (2 Drink Minimum) alongside comedy legend...
Amazing Mega World Superstar Tour Jul. 19 - Jul. 20 Montreal - Café Cleopatra Two nights only! Four of Canada's fastest rising comedians (Aliya Kanani, Ana-Marija Stojic, Foad HP, Joe Vu) bring you four fresh takes on stand-up comedy.
Dear Alanis: A So-Called Musical Comedy Jul. 20 Montreal - Café Cleopatra Since she was 8 years old, comedian and singer, Tranna Wintour, has felt an undying kinship with Canadian superstar, Alanis Morissette. In this hilarious and poignant show, Tranna (alongside musical director, Les Friesen) dives deep into the musical universe of Alanis, connecting the songs and their themes (abandonment, perfectionism, self-esteem,...
Rag Bag Cabaret Jul. 18 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Rag Bag Cabaret is a sublime evening of variety and solid gold fun hosted by award winning comedian Rachelle Elie. Every show includes a variety of acts including magic, music, burlesque, comedy & more. Come give your inner child the spanking it deserves!
Soul Decision Jul. 18 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Explore a world of characters and relationships with the award winning – high energy duo, Soul Decision. Watch Christian Smith & Kevin Vidal as they weave in narrative while smoothly transitioning from scene to scene. They’ll make you want to dance, cry and hopefully cry. Oh and they’ll make you laugh! Haha. Imagine if we didn't?
Tinder Tales Jul. 18 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Comedians and storytellers share their own real, ridiculous dating disasters, awkward hook-ups, and online encounters live on stage. Over 150 sold out shows across Canada including JFL Northwest 2018 and 2019 and ZooFest/Off-JFL 2018.
Lesbian Speed Date from Hell! Jul. 19 - Jul. 20 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Overcome with nesting syndrome and the lesbian urge to merge, Jackie gives lesbian speed dating a shot. The evening takes an unexpected turn when she runs into her former online conquest, Ashley, who has little more than closure on her mind. What follows is a mix of gore and hilarity, because what is horror without a few laughs? Will Kyle, the...
A Sketch Comedy Extravaganza Eleganza Jul. 19 - Jul. 20 Montreal - Mainline Theatre A Sketch Comedy Extravaganza Eleganza is a queer-forward original sketch comedy revue written and performed by the best queer sketch comedians in Toronto. After multiple sold-out performances at Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, Crow's Theatre and being named one of the top 5 comedy shows of 2018 by NOW Magazine, two Canadian Comedy Award Nominations...
Confabulation Jul. 19 Montreal - Mainline Theatre Confabulation is Montreal's original, autobiographical storytelling showcase. Produced by actor, writer and comedian Matt Goldberg and his company of seasoned storytellers, Confabulation offers a showcase of the very best true tales told by the people who lived them.
Life Lessons: A Live Comedy Talk Show Jul. 20 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...
Black & Funny Montreal Jul. 18 Montreal - Montreal Improv Black and Funny Montreal is a scenic party where comedians from the diaspora can come together, take a beat, and celebrate their talent while building each other up. Come check out a mix of improv, stand-up, sketch, storytelling, and Black excellence!
The Food Show Jul. 19 Montreal - Montreal Improv A comedy show about food.
Colour Outside the Lines Jul. 20 Montreal - Montreal Improv Colour Outside the Lines are a diverse ensemble of improvisers, who draw inspiration from personal stories of family, moving to new places and blending traditions to create silly, heartfelt comedy. Over the past year, Colour Outside the Lines have performed to sold-out audiences, including at Mprov, Ladyfest Montreal, the Ottawa Improv Festival,...
Massimo Cannistraro: Born Canadian, Raised Italian Jul. 18 - Jul. 20 Montreal - Montreal Improv In 1981 Massimo (the son of two Sicilian immigrants) walked into a Montreal English elementary school. Even though Massimo was born in Canada, he did not speak even one word of English. Standing there dressed in an Adidas track suit and holding his lunch (a giant plastic grocery bag big enough to feed 5 children) Massimo would soon find out that...
Precinct: An Improvised Cop Comedy Jul. 18 - Jul. 19 Montreal - Montreal Improv The plateau is Montreal’s most dangerous, crime infested borough, and only hotheaded detective John Calgary (Dimitri Kyres), fact driven Carl Boucher (Andy Assaf) and no-nonsense chief/step-father to five, Captain Bill Garber (Jason Grimmer) can clean up the city and all of its iconic landmarks. Rival Westmount precincts? Corrupted STM drivers?...
The Dice of Destiny with Jordan McRae Jul. 20 Montreal - Montreal Improv The Dice of Destiny is an exciting improv show inspired by Dungeons & Dragons and other role playing games.Jordan McRae is the Dungeon Master, and two travelers 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 tell!
The Blender Jul. 21 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 artists from varying worlds of performance for an entire evening of improv!
Run D&C Jul. 21 Montreal - Montreal Improv Julien Dionne and Pascal Cameron each preform their best material in 30 minutes for a run of laugher!New Brunswick born Acadian comedian Julien Dionne has been touring North America since 2006. Having lived in New York City, Julien has also been nominated for a Canadian comedy award, been to the Just for Laughs festival and performed at every major...
Aliya Kanani: Where You From, From? Jul. 18 - Jul. 20 Montreal - Le P'tit Impro 30 countries, 10 schools, 6 languages (okay, not totally fluently, but who’s counting?) ...so, where am I from? Good question.After a recent run of sold-out shows at the 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Canada-based comedian, Aliya Kanani, is excited to bring her show home!Aliya takes audiences on a turbulent journey around the world...
Stand-Up Story Slam Jul. 18 Montreal - Le P'tit Impro Stand-Up Story Slam is a comedy storytelling show that is filled with fun times but also, good times. Storytellers from all walks of comedy tell their best, tallest and/or sorriest tale and a panel of comedians share feedback, asks burning questions, and cracks jokes willy-nilly like it’s their job or something. Created, co-produced, and...
High Rollers Jul. 19 Montreal - Le P'tit Impro It's High Rollers! The game show that combines the worlds of improv comedy and gambling!Which of Montreal Improv’s hilarious, star-studded performers will bring in the most cash? That is for our contestants to decide, and by the night's end, only one will be the highest roller!
Carousel Jul. 20 Montreal - Le P'tit Impro Join us for Carousel, featuring the Montreal Improv’s cast of solo-performers, who will transform into a cavalcade characters, crazies, weirdos, wackos and sweethearts.Carousel brings some of Montreal's funniest solo-sketch and character performers to the stage for one night only!
JC: Surette: All In Jul. 18 - Jul. 20 Montreal - Le P'tit Impro Surette is a bilingual comedian from Moncton, New Brunswick. He has traveled across Canada, France and Central America with his quick to the punch observational stand up comedy. JC connects with all kinds of audiences and finds ways to share a hilarious night with everyone. (He is that desperate.)
That's What She Said Jul. 25 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Inspiration Room Now more than ever, female empowerment is impacting the comedic landscape in an unprecedented fashion, but there is still a long way to go. At its core, the issue of gender parity across the media landscape, and the systematic barriers in every level of entertainment must be addressed and tackled from within the industry. Smash the glass ceiling...
Political Comedy on Political Change Jul. 25 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Grand Salon Opera Can political comedy create political change, and is it okay if the answer is no? Join Baratunde Thurston, Ronny Chieng, and a panel of comedians as they discuss the current political climate, it’s effect on comedy (and vice versa), and the big question of “does it even matter?"
An Evening With “Jann” Jul. 25 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Grand Salon Opera Bell Media and Project 10 Productions Present An Evening With “Jann” Featuring Jann Arden, Leah Gauthier, and Jennica HarperSit down with the creators and star of the hit TV series, Jann! Get the inside scoop with Canadian icon Jann Arden (series star, co-creator, and executive producer), Leah Gauthier (co-creator and executive producer), and...
Never Give Up: Louie Anderson Keynote Address Jul. 25 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Grand Salon Opera From the first Tonight Show to second show Fridays, to winning three Emmys to what you shouldn’t do, what you should do, and who you should trust! 40 years of ups, downs and all-arounds with Louie Anderson.
A Black Lady Sketch Show Creator and Cast Panel Jul. 27 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Inspiration Room HBO Presents A Black Lady Sketch Show Creator and Cast PanelSit down with the cast and creator of HBO’s half-hour comedy series, A Black Lady Sketch Show, a narrative sketch series set in a limitless magical reality full of hilarious characters and celebrity guests. Join creator, executive producer and cast member Robin Thede, head writer and...
GLOW: A Cast and Creators Panel Jul. 27 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Grand Salon Opera Netflix Presents GLOW: A Cast and Creators PanelJoin the cast and creators of Netflix’s hit comedy series, GLOW! Learn about the inspiration behind the show and how it became an award-winning fan-favorite with co-creators Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch, and stars Betty Gilpin and Marc Maron. GLOW has two seasons currently streaming on Netflix, with...
Big Mouth: Meet the Creators Jul. 27 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Inspiration Room Netflix Presents Big Mouth: Meet the CreatorsMeet the creators of Netflix's edgy adult animated comedy series, Big Mouth! Sit down with the creative minds behind the show, which includes Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin & Jennifer Flackett, and learn about how they began their journey to produce a hit show based off Kroll and Goldberg's...
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Superego Jul. 25 Montreal - DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal - Ovation CANCELLEDProfiles In Self-Obsession. Improvised, analyzed, and brought to you by Drs. Matt Gourley, Jeremy Carter, Mark McConville, and Paul F. Tompkins. Guest appearances by Patton Oswalt, Neko Case, John Hodgman, Jason Sudeikis, Greg Proops, Erinn Hayes, Andy Daly, Kristen Schaal, Thomas Lennon, and many more.
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Special Just For Laughs Show! Join us for an incredible night of fun and laughter on the main outdoor stage at JFL on July 27th! Stay tuned for exact show details.
Hip Hop Karaoke Montreal: JFL Edition Jul. 21 Montréal - Loto-Québec Stage Hip Hop Karaoke Montreal is a local event celebrating hip hop culture with performances that pay homage to the most iconic emcees – but unlike regular karaoke, HHK performers don’t have the luxury of relying on visual aid for lyrics! That’s right, performers have to memorize their songs ahead of time and spit fire on the HHK stage. JFL and...
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Gayme Show Jul. 26 - Jul. 27 Montréal - Loto-Québec Stage Gayme Show is, you guessed it, a game show and crash course in all things LGBT and fabulous. Hosts Dave Mizzoni and Matt Rogers put two straight male comedians to the test in head to head challenges to uncover which of them will be named “Honorarily Gay As Fuck” and will reign as “Queen of the Straights.” During the show, the straights are...
Chocolate Jungle Jul. 28 Montréal - Loto-Québec Stage Chocolate Jungle! Where you can hear the baddest jams, be blown away by the craziest dancers, see the flyest outfits, and catch the best vibes all in this throwback 90’s jam! Can you hang in the Jungle?!
Crystal Palace Jul. 19 Montréal - Loto-Québec Stage 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 holds court at her monthly cabaret—the...
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Zach and Viggo: Thunderflop Jul. 24 - Jul. 25 Montréal - Loto-Québec Stage Through a series of surreal and free-flowing vignettes, award-winning comics Zach Zucker and Viggo Venn, take you on an absurd trip through the deepest, darkest depths of stupidity. This show has been described as "a raunchy, chaotic, and full-on trainwreck" and almost always contains zero jokes."Ridiculous, crazy and chaotic, an absolute must see...
Rapp Battlez Jul. 23 Montréal - Loto-Québec Stage Excited to make their second consecutive appearance at Just For Laughs, Rapp Battlez is the high-energy, strobe-lighting, confetti-tossing comedy party show that’s had audiences going buck wild for going on 10 years. A night of wild, hilarious original characters squaring off against each other, throwing down their best rhymes in the hopes of...
Soul Decision Jul. 17 Montréal - Loto-Québec Stage Explore a world of characters and relationships with the award winning – high energy duo, Soul Decision. Watch Christian Smith & Kevin Vidal as they weave in narrative while smoothly transitioning from scene to scene. They’ll make you want to dance, cry and hopefully cry. Oh and they’ll make you laugh! Haha. Imagine if we didn't?
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Choir! Choir! Choir! Jul. 20 Montréal - Loto-Québec Stage A community choir established in 2011, Toronto’s Choir! Choir! Choir! brings together an eclectic mix of baristas and suburban moms and dads for stirring, frequently viral performances. Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman, the founders, take a non-traditional approach; there are no auditions, and the audience is the choir.Just show up and they'll...
House of Laureen: Comedy Queens Jul. 18 Montréal - Loto-Québec Stage The House of Laureen are coming out to bring you, and the whole family, a taste of fabulous and funny! Get ready to groove, as each queen (and king!) brings you something silly, stunning, or sensational!No sequin too bright, no wig too big, and no laugh too loud! Come get your LOL on with the HA! HA! House of Laureen!
Weird Al Karaoke Jul. 22 Montréal - Loto-Québec Stage Weird Al Karaoke is a comedy show where comedians write and perform their own parodies of popular songs, over karaoke backing tracks.
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Nautilus Jul. 14 - Jul. 15 Montreal - PDA - 5ieme Salle Mad, risqué and uniquely eccentric - Critically acclaimed and award-winning Gaulier-trained clown Trygve (pronounced 'trig-vee') Wakenshaw presents his beautifully strange stream-of consciousness idiocy in NAUTILUS.For 75 minutes, Trygve's long-limbed body shape-shifts into a multitude of characters, scenarios and jokes at a finger-snapping pace....