Juste pour rire Festival
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.
Stay tuned — The Festival will return in July 2026!
Juste pour rire: From Nostalgia and New Faces to Le meilleur des décennies
This year, the Juste pour rire Festival is presenting Le meilleur des décennies in Théâtre Jean-Duceppe at Place des Arts. We spoke to comedian and screenwriter Suzie Bouchard, who will host Le meilleur des décennies and a show dedicated to the 2020s.
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ComediHa! settles in at Place des Arts: a breath of fresh air for Montreal comedy
After having acquired shares in the Just for Laughs Group, which is undergoing restructuring, the ComediHa! Agency, a Quebec City icon, is holding its first major festival for Montrealers.
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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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