Juste pour rire Festival

July 16 to 27, 2025

25 events

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
    J’ai aussi écrit un livre | When literature takes to the stage
    July 16 to 20, 2025
    Salle Claude-Léveillée

    Two comedians, two books, one subject.

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  • Comedy · Stand-up
    Décennie Juste pour rire 2020 hosted by Suzie Bouchard
    July 16, 2025
    1 performance
    Théâtre Jean-Duceppe

    Suzie Bouchard and her guests take you through the funniest moments of the past five years. Relive the best performances from the comedians who left a lasting impression!

  • Comedy
    Kiff de ouf !
    July 16 to 20, 2025
    5 performances
    Salle Claude-Léveillée

    Europe’s finest punchlines are coming your way. Four excited comedians are coming from Europe to bring you a night of next-level laughs! 

  • Comedy
    C’est l’heure du rire avec Sarah Lélé
    July 16 and 20, 2025
    2 performances
    Salle Claude-Léveillée

    Sarah Lélé, a young Belgian comedian of Cameroonian origin, started stand-up at 14 on her school’s stage. Today, known for her legendary calm and her ability to own every stage, she is praised in Cameroon with the phrase: “when Sarah Lélé speaks, the wise laugh and take notes…”.

  • Comedy · Stand-up
    Décennie Juste pour rire 2000 hosted by Eddy King
    July 16, 2025
    1 performance
    Théâtre Jean-Duceppe

    Eddy King and his guests revisit the 2000s, taking you back to the most iconic moments of Quebec comedy. Relive the best performances from the comedians who left their mark on that era!

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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.

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