Just for Laughs Vancouver

Just for Laughs Vancouver is a comedy festival featuring live performances at various venues in Vancouver in February. The shows are fabulous, and so funny!

In 2025 the festival ran from February 13th until the 23rd. Headliner comedians included Jerry Seinfeld, Kumail Nanjiani, Tim Dillon and more.

Other events that happened in February 2025 included the Vancouver International Wine Festival, FAN EXPO Vancouver and Love Lights at Capilano Bridge. Lots of Plays, Concerts & Other Shows also happened, including improvisational comedy theatre at The Improv Centre on Granville Island and the Norm Foster comedy Sinners at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver.

See our February Calendar of Events to learn what else is happening this month. Continue reading to learn more about the Just For Laughs (JFL) Festival and its shows.

Just for Laughs Vancouver

Formerly known as the Just for Laughs Northwest Comedy Fest, Just for Laughs Vancouver usually takes place in the second half of February.

JFL Comedy Fest ticket prices can sometimes start as low as about $10 although the most popular tickets cost much more. Some events are for ages 19+ and others are for all ages.

If you like comedy, this is a festival you won’t want to miss! The shows are hilarious.

2025 Comedy Fest Schedule

Below is a list of just some of the featured comedy performances that took place during the Just for Laughs Vancouver festival in 2025. (Note: Times and details below were subject to change.)

Thursday, February 13th, 2025

Maz Jobrani – comedian and actor who has been on many shows and also performed at the White House. His show started at 7:00 pm at the Vogue Theatre. Tickets started at about $50 each.
Other shows on this day included:
- Jason Cheny – Vancouver Playhouse
- Harland Williams – The Rio
- Sara Pascoe – The Biltmore Cabaret

The above were just some of the shows that happened on February 13th. There were other ones too.

Friday, February 14th, 2025

Tim Dillon – writer, actor and comedian with his own Netflix special performed at the Vogue Theatre. The show kicked off at 7:00 pm and tickets started at about $42 each.
Other shows that happened included:
- Sugar Sammy – Vancouver Playhouse
- Tatanka Means – The Biltmore Cabaret
- Vanessa Gonzalez – The Biltmore Cabaret

The above were just some of the shows that took place on February 14th. There were other ones too.

Saturday, February 15th, 2025

René Vaca – writer, comedian and actor currently performing shows across North America. He stopped in Vancouver during the Just for Laughs festival and performed at The Commodore Ballroom. The show started at 7:00 pm and tickets cost as low as $35 per person.
Other shows that took place included:
- Irene Tu – The Biltmore Cabaret
- Alistair Ogden – The Pearl

The above were just some of the shows that happened on February 15th. There were other ones too.

Sunday, February 16th, 2025

Margaret Cho: Live and LIVID! – the talented five-time Emmy and Grammy nominee performed at the Vogue Theatre at 9:30 pm. Tickets started at about $50 each.
Other shows included:
- Roy Wood Jr. – Vogue Theatre
- The Ryan and Amy Show – Rio Theatre
- Two Idiot Girls – Rio Theatre

The above were just some of the shows that place on February 16th this year. There were other ones too.

Monday, February 17th, 2025

Laurent Paquin – Rio Theatre
The Downside Podcast Live – The Biltmore Cabaret

Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

Erica Rhodes – The Biltmore Cabaret
IndigE-girl Comedy – Chill X Studio
The Silver Lining with Gianmarco Soresi – The Biltmore Cabaret

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

Jiaoying Summers: Origin Story – the touring comedian from China visited Vancouver on this day. Her show took place at the Rio Theatre at 9:30 pm. Tickets started at $35 each.
Other shows included:
- Maddy Smith – The Biltmore Cabaret
- Brian Simpson – The Rio Theatre
- Ahren Belisle – The Biltmore Cabaret

The above were just some of the shows that took place on this particular day. Other ones took place too.

Thursday, February 20th, 2025

The Basement Yard Live – Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez performed at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. You could expect unscripted comedy and audience participation. The show began at 7:00 pm and ticket prices started at $39 per person.
Other shows you could watch included:
- Ashley Gavin – Vogue Theatre
- UpDating – Rio Theatre
- Sam Jay – The Biltmore Cabaret

The above were just some of the shows that took place on February 20th. There were other ones too.

Friday, February 21st, 2025

Pete Holmes – the famous actor and comedian performed at the Vogue Theatre. Admission started at about $45 and the show kicked off at 7:00 pm.
Other shows included:
- The Basement Yard Live – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
- Preacher Lawson – Rio Theatre
- Chill, Comedy – Chill x Studio
- Ryan Long – Rio Theatre

The above were just some of the shows that took place on this particular day. Other ones took place too.

Saturday, February 22nd, 2025

Nurse John: The Short-Staffed Tour – the nurse and comedian visited Vancouver on this day with a show at 4:00 pm. It was held at Queen Elizabeth Theatre and tickets started at about $45 each.
Other shows included:
- Kumail Nanjiani – Vogue Theatre
- Langston Kerman – The Biltmore Cabaret

The above were just some of the shows that took place on this particular day. Other performances took place too.

Sunday, February 23rd, 2025

Jerry Seinfeld – star of the most successful comedy series of all time, Seinfeld had two shows at Queen Elizabeth Theatre on this day. The first kicked off at 6:30 pm and the second began at 9:00 pm. Tickets started at about $80 each.