Every major comedy tour coming to Ontario in 2026 — and where to get tickets

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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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