Just for Laughs Festival
July 15 to 26, 2026
Just For Laughs MONTRÉAL presents hundreds of free outdoor activities alongside 250 shows in 25 downtown venues, including several in the halls of Place des Arts. It has become the world’s biggest comedy festival, attracting nearly two million visitors. With performances in both English and French (under Juste pour rire), it brings together some 1,700 artists from 19 countries. The festival’s goal? To make people happy!
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Comedy
SMOSH Reads Reddit Stories LIVE
July 22, 20261 performanceSalle Wilfrid-PelletierSmosh Reads Reddit Stories is coming to you LIVE!
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Comedy • Stand-up
Jerry Seinfeld Live
July 23, 20261 performanceSalle Wilfrid-PelletierJerry Seinfeld’s comedy career took off after his first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1981. Eight years later, he teamed up with fellow comedian Larry David to create what wasto become the most successful comedy series in the history of television: Seinfeld.
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Comedy • Stand-up
Nurse John
July 24, 20261 performanceSalle Wilfrid-PelletierJohn Dela Cruz (a.k.a. Nurse John) is a stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles whose comedy feels like talking to your work bestie—you trauma dump, cry, scream, and laugh all in the same breath.
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Comedy
Mike Birbiglia Gala
July 24, 20261 performanceThéâtre MaisonneuveThe iconic Just For Laughs Galas deliver a premier night of stand-up comedy featuring a world-class lineup of international talent, the show blends global headliners with breakout voices for a dynamic celebration of live comedy. Taped at Théâtre Maisonneuve, the Galas continue the festival’s tradition of showcasing comedy at its highest level.
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Comedy
Atsuko Okatsuka Gala
July 24, 20261 performanceThéâtre MaisonneuveThe iconic Just For Laughs Galas deliver a premier night of stand-up comedy featuring a world-class lineup of international talent, the show blends global headliners with breakout voices for a dynamic celebration of live comedy. Taped at Théâtre Maisonneuve, the Galas continue the festival’s tradition of showcasing comedy at its highest level.
Iconic Galas
Hosted by top comedic talent from around the world, each Just For Laughs Gala features a curated mix of global stars and breakout voices from across the comedy spectrum. Taped live at Théâtre Maisonneuve, these shows capture the electric energy, sharp writing, and international flair that have made JFL a premier comedy destination for fans and industry alike.
Just For Laughs : 4 Must-See Shows at Place des Arts
It should come as no surprise to learn that Just For Laughs (JFL) Montreal is the world’s largest comedy festival: from July 16 to 27, some 1,700 artists, actors, comedians, and other showbiz pros will take over the Quartier des Spectacles.
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