Alright, I’ve been hearing a lot of talk lately about summer basically being over but I don’t know where people are getting this from. Yeah, the weather might not be the greatest this year but when it comes to things to do, Montreal is jam packed with fun activities all season long.
So yah, it will probably continue to rain this summer but let me try and shine some light… Montreal is home to an abundance of festivals, the most popular of those being Just For Laughs.
And in case you didn’t catch any of the shows this year, you’re in luck because there is still one week left for you to see your favourite comedians!
Here are some of our all time favourites who will be gracing Montreal this week before JFL is over:
The Lilly Singh Gala
Featuring special guests Grace Helbig and Mamrie Hart! As well as comedians Jermaine Fowler, Matt O'Brien, Vlad Caamano, Dave Merheje and more!
July 30 - 7 PM
Place Des Arts, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
The Colin Jost And Michael Che Gala
Featuring Jim Norton, Lil Rel Howery, Steve Byrne, Sarah Millican, Ivan Decker, Phil Hanley!
July 26 - 9:45 PM
Place Des Arts, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
The Jane Krakowski Gala
Featuring Tituss Burgess, Chris D'Elia, Jen Kirkman, Randy, Eman El-Husseini, Sean Emeny, Donnell Rawlings, Steve Simeone and more!
July 28 - 7 PM
Place des Arts, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Sugar Sammy’s International Gala
Including Ismo Leikola, Loyiso Gola, Urzila Carlson, Wil Anderson, Vir Das, Daliso Chaponda, and Michael Mittermeier.
July 27 & 28 - 9:45 PM
Place des Arts, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Russell Peters Old School Mixtape Live
Featuring performances by hip hop greats Naughty By Nature, the legendary MC, Melle Mel of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, freestyle icon Lisa Lisa of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, as well as the classic duo Nice & Smooth and Positive K, Russell’s own DJ’s, New York City’s DJ Spinbad and Toronto’s DJStarting From Scratch, and other special Just For Laughs comedians!
July 27 - 9:15 PM *FREE EVENT*
Scène Vidéotron
The Joel McHale Gala
Featuring Elon Gold, Rod Man, Martha Chaves, Jimmy Shubert, Eliza Skinner, Pete Johansson, and more!
July 30 - 9:45 PM
Place des Arts, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
The Laverne Cox Gala
Including Gerry Dee, Ryan Hamilton, Bryan Callen, Tommy Little, Matt Wright, Laurie Elliott, and more!
July 29 - 9:45 PM
Place des Arts, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Craig Ferguson: The New Deal Tour
July 29 - 7 PM and 9:30 PM *filmed for Netflix*
Monument National, Ludger-Duvernay Theatre
The Howie Mandel All-Star Comedy Gala
Featuring very special guest Cedric the Entertainer, and comedy all-stars Sasheer Zamata, Cristela Alonzo, Ron Funches, Orny Adams, Gina Yashere and more!
July 29 - 6:30 PM
Place des Arts, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Montreal: An Intervention Gala
This sharp-tongued French kiss to our fair city features a hilarious lineup of celebrated comedians including Rachid Badouri, Caroline Rhea, Jimmy Carr, Alonzo Bodden, Mark Critch, and DeAnne Smith. The show stopping, closing night gala will feature a series of special guest presenters, each introducing a comedian, short film, or comedy segment. The presenters include Jay Baruchel, Corey Hart, Brittany LeBorgne, Max Pacioretty, Jonathan Drouin, Vanessa Grimaldi and more! And even more surprises!
July 31 - 7 PM
Place des Arts, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
I’m Dying Up Here on Showtime: A night with cast and creators
What’s better than a night with the cast members of your favourite show? Nothing, guys, absolutely nothing. Make sure to catch this special night featuring Jim Carrey and cast members Melissa Leo, Ari Graynor, Erik Griffin, Andrew Santino, RJ Cyler and Michael Angarano.
July 27 - 9:30 PM
Place des Arts, Maison Symphonique
Tom Segura: No Teeth No Entry Tour
July 26 - 7 PM
L'Olympia
Make sure to catch your favourite comedians and celebrities this week for one last time in Montreal! Each show is sure to be a packed night with lots of humour so grab your tickets asap!
