July 16 to 27, 2025
Bringing the city to life every summer with an exclusive and diverse lineup, Juste pour rire Montréal is now the largest comedy festival in the world! Each year, it’s a must-attend event for comedy lovers, offering a wide range of performances—from stand-up and musical comedies to theatre productions and television tapings. The Festival brings together iconic local and international artists, along with the most promising talent from both the French- and English-speaking scenes.
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Comedy • Stand-up
Gala de la francophonie Juste pour rire
July 19, 20252 performancesThéâtre MaisonneuveThe Gala de la francophonie Juste pour rire is a must-see for fans of French-language comedy, both local and international.
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Comedy • Stand-up
Décennie Juste pour rire 1990 hosted by Dominic and Martin
July 19, 20251 performanceThéâtre Jean-DuceppeDominic and Martin and their guests take you back to the 1990s, diving into the most iconic moments of Quebec comedy. Relive the best sketches from the comedians who defined that era!
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Comedy • Stand-up
Rodage de Galas Juste pour rire | Sans présentation
July 17 to 19, 20253 performancesCinquième SalleIn anticipation of the return of the Galas Juste pour rire, get an exclusive sneak peek with their warm-up shows—a unique chance to experience the acts behind the scenes, in an intimate and relaxed setting. No hosts. No introductions. Just a mic.
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Comedy
Kiff de ouf !
July 16 to 20, 20255 performancesSalle Claude-LéveilléeEurope’s finest punchlines are coming your way. Four excited comedians are coming from Europe to bring you a night of next-level laughs!
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Comedy • Stand-up
Décennie Juste pour rire 2010 hosted by Mona de Grenoble
July 19, 20251 performanceThéâtre Jean-DuceppeMona de Grenoble and her guests revisit the 2010s, diving into the most iconic moments of Quebec comedy. Relive the best performances from the comedians who defined that decade!

Juste pour rire: From Nostalgia and New Faces to Le meilleur des décennies
This year, the Juste pour rire Festival is presenting Le meilleur des décennies in Théâtre Jean-Duceppe at Place des Arts. We spoke to comedian and screenwriter Suzie Bouchard, who will host Le meilleur des décennies and a show dedicated to the 2020s.
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ComediHa! settles in at Place des Arts: a breath of fresh air for Montreal comedy
After having acquired shares in the Just for Laughs Group, which is undergoing restructuring, the ComediHa! Agency, a Quebec City icon, is holding its first major festival for Montrealers.
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A comedy-driven festival for over 40 years.
In addition to offering a unique experience to audiences, the festival is a cornerstone of the global comedy industry, drawing hundreds of thousands of festivalgoers and a wide array of creators every year.
Founded in 1983, Juste pour rire Montréal has helped launch the careers of countless comedians and continues to celebrate laughter in all its forms.