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Montreal's Just for Laughs festival is returning and the 2025 lineup is already stacked

Montreal's biggest comedy festival is officially back in full force — and it's bringing some major names with it.

On Thursday, Just for Laughs revealed the first batch of headliners for its 2025 edition, which runs from July 16 to 27 at the Quartier des Spectacles. Among this year's big acts are Russell Peters, Kumail Nanjiani, and Tom Segura, who will close the festival with his "Come Together" show on July 26.

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Free Just For Laughs shows you can catch in Montreal this month

The Just For Laughs festival is making its return to Montreal from July 18 to 28 and the lineup is not to be missed.

While the programming has been scaled back, following news that the renowned comedy festival would be skipping out on this year's festivities, there are still tons of hilarious sets and events taking place across the 10-day festival.

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Just For Laughs is returning to Montreal this summer and the lineup just dropped

Despite announcing that the Just For Laughs festival would not be returning to Montreal this summer due to financial woes, it appears as if the comedy festival will, in fact, be making an appearance this season.

Considered one of the most renowned comedy festivals in the world, Just For Laughs is no stranger to Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles, and Montrealers and visitors alike will be able to laugh out loud from July 18 to 28.

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15 Free Just For Laughs Shows You Can See At Montreal’s Iconic International Comedy Festival

Festival season is in full swing across Montreal and the Just For Laughs fest is taking centre stage. The comedy scene is gearing up for a hilarious lineup of JFL shows and dozens of them are totally free.

While you might be willing to dish out the big bucks for top names including Russell Peters, Ali Wong and Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamo, you can definitely get in some laughs this festival season without having to break the bank. A number of Just For Laughs shows ranging from stand-up acts, and hilarious improv battles to head-banging DJ sets will take place across various outdoor venues in Montreal from July 20 to 29, 2023 and they won't cost you a single penny.

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Montreal’s Kickback Comedy Show Is Lighting Up Zoofest With Free Shots & A Neon After-Party

The Just For Laughs festival is officially on with an impressive lineup of stand-up comics and loads of must-see shows at the main festival, OFF-JFL and the franco sets of Zoofest. Of particular note is Montreal's very own Kickback comedy show, whose July 19 edition will make history as the first-ever local anglophone show to hit the Zoofest/OFF-JFL main stage.

Zoofest has always been primarily franco-focused, so Kickback landing the lead is a significant milestone for the comedy show and the comedy scene as a whole in Montreal. "It’s clear there is room at the table for everyone," Kickback co-creator Eva Alexo told MTL Blog.

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16 Celebrities Coming To Montreal This Summer & Where You Can Spot Them

Montreal is set to be the celeb hotspot this summer. A slew of big names are set to grace our streets with their presence at various Montreal events from concerts at Centre Bell and Place Bell to outdoor music festivals and Just For Laughs.

For those eager to set their sights on a few of their favourite A-listers, we've got you covered with the inside scoop on when they'll be in Montreal and where you'll be able to see them.

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These 7 Just For Laughs Festival Shows Are 100% Free

Just for Laughs has been bringing comedy greats to Montreal for nearly three weeks now — a mix of paid indoor and free outdoor shows across they city. Before the festival wraps up on July 31, it still has dozens of acts featuring famed francophone and anglophone comedians on the line-up. At least seven of those shows will be free to view on an outdoor stage downtown. Here are the details:

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Montreal's Just For Laughs Festival Just Dropped Its 2022 Lineup

When it comes to Montreal festivals, you know the city always delivers. Well, Just For Laughs is finally making its comeback after moving the festival online and its 2022 lineup just dropped. The iconic knee-slapping event is bound to impress, especially taking into account the many big names that will be flocking to the 514.

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Just For Laughs will return to Montreal with acts such as Marc Maron, Chelsea Handler, Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt, and Russell Peters, all making appearances.

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