Festivals and Events

Just For Laughs Festival

Annually in July

Considered the king of comedy festivals, Just For Laughs is a mecca for the most riotous, side-splitting and madcap comedians from around the globe.

Quartier des spectacles

Bordered by René-Lévesque, Sherbrooke, City Councillors and Saint-Hubert
Montréal, QC

Place-des-Arts

Downtown - Quartier des spectacles

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July 15 to 31, 2021: Daily.

Free activities and Fees for activities

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Its wildly popular gala evenings feature some of the world’s biggest names in comedy. Just for Laughs Montréal is back in 2021 in a completely revised hybrid version: a free outdoor site readapted, indoor shows, and a free digital festival with events across the planet.

If you’re looking for some comic relief while in confinement, check out the “While you’re home” playlist on the JFL YouTube channel with over 30 hilarious stand-up greats from Rowen Atkinson to Dave Chapelle. You can also follow the Festival’s social media channels for free content, including exclusive videos and the best sketches from our favourite comedians.

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