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Ryan Reynolds, Katy Perry and plenty more big-name celebs will be in Montreal this month

Montreal's been feeling a little like a red carpet lately.

From Neil Patrick Harris spending his birthday in the city to Russell Crowe showing up at a taco spot in St-Henri, it's been a summer of surprise celebrity sightings, and the party isn't over yet. Just weeks after Grand Prix weekend brought a parade of stars like Ben Stiller and Mumford and Sons to the city, even more big names are set to roll through Montreal this July.

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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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Just For Laughs Cancels 2024 Festival In Montreal To Avoid Bankruptcy

The Just For Laughs 2024 edition will not be taking place this year in Montreal after all. The renowned comedy festival, which takes over Downtown Montreal each and every summer, has been cancelled.

The Groupe Juste Pour Rire Inc., which owns and operates the Montreal festival, announced on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, that it has filed a Notice of intention to make a proposal under Canada's Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

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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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Just For Laughs Montreal Unveiled Its 2023 Lineup With Ali Wong, Trixie Mattel & More

Montreal's Just for Laughs Festival is making a grand return to the Quartier des Spectacles from July 14 to 29, in celebration of its 20th anniversary. For two full weeks, a star-studded lineup of comedians will take over downtown as part of this year's revamped indoor and outdoor program.

Headliners include the hilarious Ali Wong, internationally acclaimed Russell Peters, British comedy sensation Jack Whitehall, the fabulous Jonathan Van Ness and the dynamic drag duo Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamo, among many others.

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Montreal Comedy Show Kickback Returns With A Hilarious Lineup & Its Infamous After-Parties

Montreal comedy show Kickback is closing out GiggleFest tonight with a hilarious lineup and a sickening after-party, the first in a while! Oh, and did we mention you can score some free shots, too?

Kickback creators Eva Alexopoulos and DJ Micah are coming in hot with not one but two shows this month and you can get in some laughs tonight, April 8 for the ultimate comedy kickback. Ha, get it?

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This Montreal Comedy Party Is Closing Out The Summer With Free Shots & A Hilarious Lineup

With a stellar lineup, DJ set and free shots, Kickback is seriously kicking it back this weekend with a comedy party you won't want to miss.

The event will take place tomorrow August 20 on Saint-Laurent where hosts and Kickback creators, Eva Alexopoulos and Micah will guide you along an experience filled with laughs, high energy and good music. Oh, and of course, free shots!

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12 Things To Do In Montreal This Weekend For A No Regrets July

Another weekend in Montreal is upon us, but this isn't just any weekend... it's the last weekend of July. Don't worry, we can't believe how fast time has passed either.

While you might think summer's going by way too quickly (and it sorta is...) there are still loads of things to get up to make sure you leave July behind with zero regrets. With so many anticipated events happening this weekend, like Osheaga, Just For Laughs and everyone's favourite firework spectacles, you just might have a tough time deciding what to get up to.

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