Juste pour rire Festival

July 16 to 27, 2025

20 events

Bringing the city to life every summer with an exclusive and diverse lineup, Juste pour rire Montréal is now the largest comedy festival in the world! Each year, it’s a must-attend event for comedy lovers, offering a wide range of performances—from stand-up and musical comedies to theatre productions and television tapings. The Festival brings together iconic local and international artists, along with the most promising talent from both the French- and English-speaking scenes.

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  • Comedy
    J’ai aussi écrit un livre | When literature takes to the stage
    July 16 to 20, 2025
    Salle Claude-Léveillée

    Two comedians, two books, one subject.

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  • Comedy · Stand-up
    Décennie Juste pour rire 2020 hosted by Suzie Bouchard
    July 16, 2025
    1 performance
    Théâtre Jean-Duceppe

    Relive the best moments in comedy, from 1990 to today, with Décennies Juste pour rire!

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  • Comedy · Stand-up
    Décennie Juste pour rire 2000 hosted by Eddy King
    July 16, 2025
    1 performance
    Théâtre Jean-Duceppe

    Relive the best moments in comedy, from 1990 to today, with Décennies Juste pour rire!

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  • Comedy • Musical
    Du rêve à la réalité by Sarah Schwab
    July 16 and 17, 2025
    2 performances
    Cinquième Salle

    Sarah Schwab is a true vocal phenomenon. Directed by Patrick Sébastien, Du rêve à la réalité (From Dream to Reality) is a unique show featuring a succession of impersonations each more stunning than the last.

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  • Comedy · Stand-up
    Comédie dans le noir
    July 16 and 20, 2025
    2 performances
    Salle Claude-Léveillée

    Comédie dans le noir is a show in total darkness, also known as “We save on electricity.”

    Comédie dans le noir On sale soon

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A comedy-driven festival for over 40 years.

In addition to offering a unique experience to audiences, the festival is a cornerstone of the global comedy industry, drawing hundreds of thousands of festivalgoers and a wide array of creators every year.

Founded in 1983, Juste pour rire Montréal has helped launch the careers of countless comedians and continues to celebrate laughter in all its forms.

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