JUSTE POUR RIRE / JUST FOR LAUGHS QUÉBEC ANNOUNCES 2026 FESTIVAL DATES

2025-08-27

The 2026 editions will be held concurrently in Montréal and Québec Cityfrom July 15 - August 2, 2026
This summer marked a successful and triumphant relaunch for the collective gem that is the Juste pour rire / Just for Laughs Festival, presented in collaboration with Loto-Québec. The 2025 edition, held in both Montréal and Québec City, reaffirmed Juste pour rire / Just for Laughs as a major cultural institution in both the Québec and global comedy industries. In 2026, the Festival will be held in both cities simultaneously, with Montréal kicking off July 15 and running through July 26, and Québec City running from July 22 - August 2. In addition, the Just for Laughs Group continues its global expansion with festivals in Toronto, Sydney, Bermuda, Vancouver, and more exciting announcements coming soon at www.hahaha.com.
With a total budget of more than $45 million invested in culture and the economy, sold-out venues, massive crowds in both cities, a record number of television productions, and unprecedented digital and media reach, Juste pour rire / Just for Laughs has solidified itself more than ever as a must-see showcase of Québec and international talent—in French, English, and Spanish.
“This year, Juste pour rire / Just for Laughs brought an international audience to the province of Québec through two distinct yet complementary events. In Montréal and in Québec City, artists, creators, and audiences came together to make this edition an unforgettable celebration,” said Sylvain Parent-Bedard, President and CEO, Juste pour rire / Just For Laughs. “Our group’s role as a global force – both culturally and economically – has been undeniably confirmed, and the foundation has been laid for an even greater, stronger, and more unified future.”
From the major outdoor stages in Montréal to the warm atmosphere of Québec City, Juste pour rire / Just for Laughs brought together all generations, communities, and languages—French, English, and Spanish. The festival generated record digital engagement and worldwide television exposure, with numerous broadcasts still to come on major networks and platforms, including:

Canada: CBC, ICI Radio-Canada Télé, tou.tv, illico+, Bell Media, Crave, CTV, Comedy Channel, NOOVO, TV5 Québec-Canada, UnisTV
Europe and Africa: France Télévisions, Canal+, RTL Belgium
Worldwide: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Paramount+, ABC Australia

BY THE NUMBERS - MAJOR ATTENDANCE AND SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC IMPACT

A total budget of $45 million was invested in culture and the economy
Attendance of nearly early 200,000 festivalgoers
Massive outdoor crowds in both Montreal and Quebec City
More than 750 artists from around the world
Nearly 35 venues and performance spaces
84 million social media followers across platforms
Nearly 50 prime-time television broadcasts
The Just for Laughs Group generates over 7,000 direct jobs annually, in addition to indirect employment

QUEBEC CITY HIGHLIGHTS

Cartes blanches on the Loto-Québec Stage at Place George-V, including showcases from Charles Brunet, Marthe Laverdière, and a glitter-filled Céline-themed comedy night hosted by Mathieu Dufour
Juste pour rire Québec Galas hosted by Matthieu Pepper, Laurent Paquin, P-A Méthot, Billy Tellier & Tommy Néron, Véronique Claveau, and Claude Legault
The famous “Grands Bien-cuits” roasts of Patrice L’Écuyer, Gildor Roy, Marina Orsini, and Garou
Nouveaux visages de l’humour inspired by Montréal’s prestigious New Faces of Comedy, spotlighted emerging francophone comics including Steve Biko, Thomas Bédard, Magali St-Vincent, Véronique Isabel Filion, Mibenson Sylvain, and Ethan Lallouz, among others
Original comedy concepts at the Juste pour rire Comédie Club: Comedy in the Dark, XXXPLOSION d’humour, Crowdshow, Open Mic Belle Gueule, ENH Graduates Tour
Live podcasts:Pas peu fières, J’ai déjà, Drôles 2 dames, and more

MONTREAL HIGHLIGHTS

Loto-Québec Stage outdoor events
Dr Squatch Stage on Sainte-Catherine Street
Just for Laughs Hall of Fame induction of Les Boys
Francophonie Gala hosted by Mehdi Bousaidan with Jamel Debbouze, Gad Elmaleh, Jarry, Nordine Ganso, and Elena Nagapetyan
New Faces, Nouveaux visages de l’humour, Nasty Show, Sans Censure
Just For Laughs Galas
Roast Battle, presented for the first time in Montréal
One Night Out Gala with Alan Cumming
First-ever Netflix solo special with Gerry Dee
Open Stage Competition winner: Alex Lévesque
ComedyPRO welcoming over 500 global industry leaders including Warner, Fox, CBC, Bell Media, Radio-Canada, and Netflix
Just For Laughs Awards featuring Ryan Reynolds
OFF JPR-JFL programming

2025 JUSTE POUR RIRE AWARDS WINNERSOpen Stage Winner: Alex LévesqueBreakthrough Artist: Thomas BédardJury Favourite:Imite-moi si tu peux (Imitate Me If You Can)New – Writers’ Award: The Gala of Billy & Tommy Awarded for outstanding comedic writing. Authors: Billy Tellier, Tommy Néron, Stéphane Poirier, Julien Tapp“Comedy from Around the World” Award

Winner: Nordine Ganso
Breakthrough: Sarah Lele

The Just for Laughs Festival thanks presenting partner Loto-Québec, as well as numerous sponsors: Sonnet Insurance, Dr. Squatch, AWS, Énergir, Belle Gueule, Ashton, La Banquise, Distillerie des Appalaches, Kia Val-Bélair, Hôtel Château Laurier Québec, DoubleTree by Hilton Montréal, Delta Montréal Hotel, Hilton Québec, official media partners Radio-Canada, 96.9 CKOI, The Beat 92.5, Rythme 105.7, La Presse, Rires et chansons, Variety, and broadcast partners ICI Télé, ICI TOU.TV, CBC, Noovo, Crave, CTV Comedy Channel, Bell Media, Prime Video, CANAL+, France Télévisions, Warner Bros Discovery, Paramount+, Network 10, TV5, UnisTV, and the Canada Media Fund.Special thanks also to the Governments of Québec and Canada. For Just for Laughs/Juste pour rire Montréal: City of Montréal, Tourisme Montréal, Quartier des spectacles, Montréal Centre-ville, Place des Arts, and YUL Montréal Airport. For Juste pour rire Québec: City of Québec, Destination Québec cité, and Réseau de transport de la Capitale.
About Juste pour rire / Just For LaughsFounded in 1983, Just for Laughs is a global leader in comedy, producing the world’s largest comedy festival in Montréal, along with festivals in Québec City, Toronto, Vancouver, Sydney, and Bermuda. The company has launched the careers of numerous renowned comedians and entertains millions annually through its festivals and content distributed in more than 150 countries. Just for Laughs also produces stage shows and musicals, and organizes the “ComedyPRO” industry conference.
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