Just for Laughs has made its opening move for 2026: Jerry Seinfeld is booked for a solo set in Montreal this July, while “Weird Al” Yankovic is slated for a no-cost outdoor concert downtown.
Seinfeld is scheduled to take the stage at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier on July 23, while Yankovic will appear at Place des Festivals on July 25 as part of his current tour. The festival runs from July 15 to 26, 2026.
Beyond those two marquee names, the first batch of announced performers includes Nurse John, Jordan Jensen, Sibling Rivalry, Ron Funches, Zoltan Kaszas, Jacqueline Novak, Martin Amini, David Nihill, Girls Gotta Eat, Tracy and Martina Live!, and Smosh Reads Reddit Stories Live!
Gala hosts announced so far are Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Mike Birbiglia, Atsuko Okatsuka, and Gerry Dee. Returning branded shows also include The Nasty Show, The Culture Show, and Brit(ish), all of which are expected to resume their usual presence in the Quartier des Spectacles.
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