Best standup comedy shows in Canada near you this week

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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

Nimesh Patel: With All Due Disrespect
Toronto: Apr. 30 — Meridian Hall

Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
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

Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour 2026
Toronto: May 22 (Show A) – Massey Hall
Toronto: May 22 (Show B) – Massey Hall
Vancouver: Sept. 5 (Show A) – Orpheum Theatre
Vancouver: Sept. 5 (Show B) – Orpheum Theatre

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Naomi Watanabe: From Tokyo
Toronto: May 28 – The Danforth Music Hall
Vancouver: June 13 (Show A) – Vogue Theatre
Vancouver: June 13 (Show B) – Vogue Theatre

Marcello Hernández
Windsor: June 11 — The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
Niagara Falls: June 12 — OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
Niagara Falls: June 13 — OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
Niagara Falls: June 14 — OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino

Josh Johnson: Comedy Band Camp
Ottawa: June 12 — National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts
Ottawa: June 13 — National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts
Ottawa: June 13 — National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts
Winnipeg: June 14 — Burton Cummings Theatre
Winnipeg: June 14 — Burton Cummings Theatre
Montreal: Sept. 4 — L’Olympia
Montreal: Sept. 5 — L’Olympia
Montreal: Sept. 5 — L’Olympia

Ali Wong
Vancouver: Aug. 19 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Vancouver: Aug. 20 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Vancouver: Aug. 21 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre

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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Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour
Toronto: Nov. 22 – Scotiabank Arena

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