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2026 is bringing a solid dose of stand-up comedy to stages across the province. To help you plan ahead for the laughs, we’ve rounded up the best stand-up acts coming to Ontario this year.
Not into comedy? There are still lots of
local gigs
happening in your area.
FYI:
You can now stream concerts on
VEEPS
. Catch live sets or explore a library of past performances, all from the comfort of your couch.
Best comedy shows in Ontario
Darcy & Jer: Average At Best Tour
Toronto:
Mar. 31 — The Danforth Music Hall
Michelle Buteau: The Surviving And Thriving Tour
Toronto:
Apr. 9 — Massey Hall
Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
Ottawa:
Apr. 17 — Canadian Tire Centre
London:
Apr. 18 — Canada Life Place
Toronto:
Aug. 15 — Scotiabank Arena
Toronto:
Aug. 16
— Scotiabank Arena
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
London:
Oct. 14 — Canada Life Place
Hamilton:
Oct. 15 — TD Coliseum
Toronto:
Oct. 16 — Scotiabank Arena
Ottawa:
Oct. 22 — The Arena at TD Place
Kingston:
Oct. 24 — Slush Puppie Place
Peterborough:
Oct. 25 — Peterborough Memorial Centre
Thunder Bay:
Nov. 16 (Show A) — Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Thunder Bay:
Nov. 16 (Show B) — Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour
Toronto:
Nov. 22 – Scotiabank Arena
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