Standup comedy tours across Canada: Hottest tickets in 2026

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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.

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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

Kathy Griffin: New Face, New Tour
Toronto: Jan. 29 — The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres
Ottawa: Jan. 30 — National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

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

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Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour
Toronto: Feb. 19 — Scotiabank Arena
Ottawa: Feb. 26 — The Arena at TD Place
Montreal: Feb. 27 — Centre Bell
Moncton: Feb. 28 — Avenir Centre

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
Montreal: Apr. 19 — Centre Bell
Vancouver: July 23 — Rogers Arena
Calgary: July 25 — Scotiabank Saddledome
Edmonton: July 26 — Rogers Place
Toronto: Aug. 15 — Scotiabank Arena
Toronto: Aug. 16 — Scotiabank Arena

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
Abbotsford: Sep. 17 — Rogers Forum
Vancouver: Sep. 18 — Rogers Arena
Kamloops: Sep. 20 — Sandman Centre
Edmonton: Sep. 25 — Rogers Place
Calgary: Sep. 27 — Scotiabank Saddledome
London: Oct. 14 — Canada Life Place
Hamilton: Oct. 15 — TD Coliseum
Toronto: Oct. 16 — Scotiabank Arena
Montreal: Oct. 20 — Wilfrid-Pelletier
Montreal: Oct. 21 — Wilfrid-Pelletier
Ottawa: Oct. 22 — The Arena at TD Place
Kingston: Oct. 24 — Slush Puppie Place
Peterborough: Oct. 25 — Peterborough Memorial Centre
Brandon: Nov. 15 — Assiniboine Credit Union Place
Thunder Bay: Nov. 16 (Show A) — Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Thunder Bay: Nov. 16 (Show B) — Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Saint John: Nov. 18 — TD Station
Moncton: Nov. 19 — Avenir Centre
Halifax: Nov. 21 — Scotiabank Centre

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Love concerts, but can’t make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances.

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