Standup comedy tours across Canada: Hottest tickets in 2025

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We’ve rounded up the biggest names in comedy hitting stages across Canada. From legendary comedians making a comeback to rising stars packing theatres, there’s something for every sense of humour.

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Bookmark this page to stay updated on the funniest acts coming your way.

Not into comedy? There are still lots of local gigs happening across the country.

Pro tip: You can now stream concerts on VEEPS. It just launched in Canada and is basically Netflix for concerts. Catch live sets or dig into a library of past performances, all from the comfort of your couch. Learn more about VEEPS, here.

Best comedy shows in Canada

Aries Spears
Montreal: May 27 — L’Olympia
Ottawa: May 28 — The Bronson
Toronto: May 30 — The Danforth Music Hall

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Ralph Barbosa & René Vaca: The Butterfly Effect
Toronto: May 30 — Meridian Hall

Jim Jefferies: Son Of A Carpenter
Regina: June 13 — Brandt Centre
Rama: June 14 — Casino Rama Resort

Jim Norton: Now You Know
Montreal: July 10 — Théâtre Beanfield
Nepean: July 11 — Algonquin Commons Theatre
Toronto: July 12 — The Danforth Music Hall

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias Live
Windsor: July 18 — The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor

Chris Distefano
Winnipeg: July 25 — Club Regent Event Centre

Kumail Nanjiani
Montreal: July 26 — L’Olympia

Kevin Hart: Acting My Age
Toronto: July 26 — Massey Hall

Watch Kevin Hart’s latest standup comedy tour, Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain, on Prime Video.

Louis C.K
Vancouver: July 20 — Orpheum Theatre
Vancouver: July 21 — Orpheum Theatre
Toronto: Oct. 10 — Massey Hall
Toronto: Oct. 11 — Massey Hall
Toronto: Oct 12 — Massey Hall

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Brad Williams
Montreal: July 24 — MTELUS
Rama: July 26 — Casino Rama Resort
Hamilton: July 27 — FirstOntario Concert Hall
Moncton: Aug. 10 — Molson Canadian Centre at Casino New/Nouveau Brunswick

Jimmy O. Yang: Big & Tall Tour
Niagara Falls: Aug 28 — OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino

Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour
Winnipeg: Aug. 29 — Canada Life Centre
Edmonton: Aug. 30 — Rogers Place
Calgary: Aug. 31 — Scotiabank Saddledome
Niagara Falls: Sep. 5 — OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
Vancouver: Nov. 28 — Rogers Arena

Tom Segura: Come Together
Windsor: Sep. 4 — The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor

John Mulaney: Mister Whatever Tour Dates
Toronto: Sep. 4 — Massey Hall
Toronto: Sep. 5 — Massey Hall

Michael Blaustein
Montreal: Sep. 6 — L’Olympia

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Mark Normand: Ya Don’t Say Tour
Ottawa: Sep. 13 — National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts
Niagara Falls: Nov. 14 — OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino

Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour
Winnipeg: Sep. 19 — Club Regent Event Centre

Taylor Tomlinson: The Save Me Tour
Vancouver: Sep. 19 — Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Vancouver: Sep. 20 — Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Vancouver: Sep. 21 — Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Vancouver: Sep. 22 — Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Harland Williams
Winnipeg: Oct. 26 — Burton Cummings Theatre

Chris D’Elia: Straight Outta The Multiverse
Hamilton: Nov. 9 — FirstOntario Concert Hall

Darcy & Jer: Average At Best Tour
Halifax: Feb. 13, 2026 — Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
Moncton: Feb. 14, 2026 — Molson Canadian Centre at Casino New/Nouveau Brunswick
Nepean: Feb. 16, 2026 — Algonquin Commons Theatre
London: Feb. 18, 2026 — London Music Hall
Thunder Bay: Mar. 9, 2026 — Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Winnipeg: Mar. 10, 2026 — Burton Cummings Theatre
Saskatoon: Mar. 11, 2026 — TCU Place
Calgary: Mar. 14, 2026 — Jack Singer Concert Hall at Arts Commons
Edmonton: Mar. 15, 2026 — Winspear Centre
Vancouver: Mar. 17, 2026 — Vogue Theatre
Toronto: Mar. 31, 2026 — The Danforth Music Hall
Victoria: Apr. 2, 2026 — Royal Theatre

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