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 2026, the festival runs from February 12th to the 22nd. The lineup includes major international headliners, rising stars, podcasts, drag shows, improv, stand-up, 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 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.

Just for Laughs Comedians in 2025

2026 Comedy Fest Schedule

Below is a list of some of the headlining comedy performances taking place during the Just for Laughs Vancouver festival in 2026. (Note: Times and details below were subject to change.)

Sunday, February 15th, 2026

James Acaster performs at The Orpheum Theatre. Acaster is an award-winning British comedian. The show starts at 8:00 pm.

Nathan Macintosh at Just for Laughs

Thursday, February 19th, 2026

Dropout Improv happens at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The show begins at 7:00 pm. The performance is a fast-paced, unscripted live show with artists from the Dropout comedy collective.

Friday, February 20th, 2026

Laura Ramoso performs “The Calm Down Tour” at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre starting at 7:00 pm. Later at 9:30 pm at the same venue, René Vaca, an award-winning stand-up performer, begins their show.

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

The star of “Somebody Feed Phil,” Phil Rosenthal, performs at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre at 4:00 pm. Next, Atsuko Okatsuka performs the “The Big Bowl Tour” at the same venue, beginning at 7:00 pm.

There are so many artists performing at the 2026 festival. Some other artists appearing at the festival include Cristela Alonzo, Michelle Buteau, Brent Butt, Mary Beth Barone, Ed Gamble, ISMO, Tranna Wintour, Craig Conant, Tumua, Jack Jr., Wally Baram, Rosebud Baker, Jesus Sepulveda, JIMBO, Nacho Redondo, Katherine Blanford, and Jessie “Jetski” Johnson.

Visit the Just For Laughs Vancouver website for the full lineup.

Sydnee Washington at JFL Vancouver