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 runs from February 13th until the 23rd. Headliner comedians include Jerry Seinfeld, Kumail Nanjiani, Tim Dillon and more.
Other events happening in February 2025 include the Vancouver International Wine Festival, FAN EXPO Vancouver and Love Lights at Capilano Bridge. Lots of Plays, Concerts & Other Shows are also happening, including improvisational comedy theatre at The Improv Centre on Granville Island and the Norm Foster comedy Sinners at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver.
To see what else is happening this month, see our February Calendar of Events. To learn more about the Just For Laughs Festival and its shows, continue reading.
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 taking place during the Just for Laughs Vancouver festival in 2025. (Note: Times and details below are 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 today starts at 7:00 pm at the Vogue Theatre. Tickets start at about $50 each.
- Other shows on this day include:
- Jason Cheny – Vancouver Playhouse
- Harland Williams – The Rio
- Sara Pascoe – The Biltmore Cabaret
The above are just some of the shows happening on February 13th this year. There are other ones too!
Friday, February 14th, 2025
- Tim Dillon – writer, actor and comedian with his own Netflix special performs at the Vogue Theatre. The show kicks off at 7:00 pm and tickets start at about $42 each.
- Other shows happening include:
- Sugar Sammy – Vancouver Playhouse
- Tatanka Means – The Biltmore Cabaret
- Vanessa Gonzalez – The Biltmore Cabaret
The above are just some of the shows taking place on February 14th this year. There are other ones too!
Saturday, February 15th, 2025
- René Vaca – writer, comedian and actor currently performing shows across North America. He stops in Vancouver during the Just for Laughs festival and performs at The Commodore Ballroom. The show starts at 7:00 pm and tickets cost as low as $35 per person.
- Other shows taking place today include:
- Irene Tu – The Biltmore Cabaret
- Esther Povitsky – The Rio
- Alistair Ogden – The Pearl
The above are just some of the shows happening on February 15th. There are other ones too!
Sunday, February 16th, 2025
- Margaret Cho: Live and LIVID! – the talented five-time Emmy and Grammy nominee performs at the Vogue Theatre at 9:30 pm. Tickets start at about $50 each.
- Other shows today include:
- Roy Wood Jr. – Vogue Theatre
- The Ryan and Amy Show – Rio Theatre
- Two Idiot Girls – Rio Theatre
The above are just some of the shows taking place on February 16th this year. There are 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 visits Vancouver today. Her show takes place at the Rio Theatre at 9:30 pm. Tickets start at $35 each.
- Other shows today include:
- Maddy Smith – The Biltmore Cabaret
- Brian Simpson – The Rio Theatre
- Ahren Belisle – The Biltmore Cabaret
The above are just some of the shows happening on this particular day. Other ones take place too.
Thursday, February 20th, 2025
- The Basement Yard Live – Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez perform at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre today. Expect unscripted comedy and audience participation. The show begins at 7:00 pm and ticket prices start at $39 per person.
- Other shows you can watch today include:
- Ashley Gavin – Vogue Theatre
- UpDating – Rio Theatre
- Sam Jay – The Biltmore Cabaret
The above are just some of the shows happening on February 20th this year. There are other ones too!
Friday, February 21st, 2025
- Pete Holmes – the famous actor and comedian performs at the Vogue Theatre today. Admission starts at about $45 and the show kicks off at 7:00 pm.
- Other shows today are:
- The Basement Yard Live – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
- Preacher Lawson – Rio Theatre
- Chill, Comedy – Chill x Studio
- Ryan Long – Rio Theatre
The above are just some of the shows happening on this particular day. Other ones take place too.
Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
- Nurse John: The Short-Staffed Tour – the nurse and comedian visits Vancouver today with a show at 4:00 pm. It’s held at Queen Elizabeth Theatre and tickets start at about $45 each.
- Other shows today include:
- Kumail Nanjiani – Vogue Theatre
- Langston Kerman – The Biltmore Cabaret
The above are just some of the shows happening on this particular day. Other performances take place too.
Sunday, February 23rd, 2025
- Jerry Seinfeld – star of the most successful comedy series of all time, Seinfeld has two shows at Queen Elizabeth Theatre today. The first kicks off at 6:30 pm and the second begins at 9:00 pm. Tickets start at about $80 each.
Other Information
For more information about the comedy festival, see the Just For Laughs Vancouver website.
For other ideas on things to do in the Lower Mainland see the Vancouver’s Events Calendar.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- Vancouver Shows & Entertainment
- Entertainment in Vancouver
- New Westminster Comedy Club
- The Improv Centre (a comedy improv venue on Granville Island)
- Great Canadian Comedy Festival
