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!

The festival typically runs from mid to late February. Other events that happen around the same time include FAN EXPO Vancouver and Love Lights at Capilano Bridge. Lots of Plays, Concerts & Other Shows also happen, including improvisational comedy theatre at The Improv Centre on Granville Island. A couple of weeks earlier, from January 26th to 31st, 2027, there is also The Heat: International Improv Comedy Festival.

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.

Note: Another website you might also find of interest is VancouverTheatres.ca. That’s where you’ll find information about not only local theatres, but also the region’s top performing arts festivals and events, including comedy ones, like at places like The Improv Centre on Granville Island.

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. The lineup includes major international headliners, rising stars, podcasts, drag shows, improv, stand-up, and more.

JFL Comedy Fest ticket prices can sometimes start as low as about $10, although the most popular headliners cost much more. Certain events are for ages 19+. Others are open to all ages.

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

2027 Comedy Fest Shows

Below is a list of some of the headlining comedy performances taking place during the Just for Laughs Vancouver festival in 2027. (Note: Times and details below are subject to change.)

As of late October, the full lineup has not yet been released, nor the full date range for the festival. Some of the biggest shows already have tickets for sale, however.

Friday, February 19th, 2027

Jason Cheny performs at The Vogue Theatre. The popular Taiwanese-American comedian performs two shows, one at 7:00 pm and one at 9:30 pm.

Sunday, February 21st, 2027

Peter Antoniou takes the stage at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at 7:00 pm. Antoniou is a mind reader and comedian who was on America’s Got Talent.

Nathan Macintosh at Just for Laughs

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2027

Usama Siddiquee performs two shows at the Rio Theatre at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm. The Bengali-American comedian was a finalist on Kevin Hart’s Funny AF Netflix series.
The podcast The Basement Yard records a live show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre at 8:00 pm. Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez co-host the hit comedy podcast.

Wednesday, February 24th, 2027

The podcast The Basement Yard records a live show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre at 8:00 pm. Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez co-host the hit comedy podcast.