Winnipeg 
Events Description
The Winnipeg Comedy Festival was founded in 2002 by Lara Rae and CBC Radio’s Tom Anniko in partnership with the Gas Station Arts Centre (GSAC). What began as a single festival has grown into GSAC’s flagship event, featuring year-round outreach programs, rural tours, workshops, and acclaimed television broadcasts. Today, WCF continues to showcase Canada’s top comedic talent while fostering emerging voices, drawing audiences from across the country. With over 2 million viewers tuning in annually, WCF remains CBC Television’s highest-rated comedy festival series—proof that Winnipeg knows how to bring the laughs, both on stage and on screen.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Comedy in the Brewery: A Queer Comedy Night
Apr 20, 2026 | 8pm
Venue: Good Neighbour Brewing – 110 Sherbrook Street
$20.00 + applicable online service fees
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
CBC’s Now or Never
Apr 21, 2026 | 7:30pm
Venue: Gas Station Arts Centre – 445 River Avenue
$25.00 + applicable online service fees
WCF Rumor’s Comedy Club Series
Apr 21, 2026 | 7:45pm
Venue: Rumors Comedy Club – 190-2025 Corydon Avenue
$20.00 + applicable online service fees
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Laughing with the Stars
HOST: Big Daddy Tazz
Apr 22, 2026 | 7:30pm
Venue: Gas Station Arts Centre – 445 River Avenue
$25.00 + applicable online service fees
WCF Rumor’s Comedy Club Series
Apr 22, 2026 | 7:45pm
Venue: Rumors Comedy Club – 190-2025 Corydon Avenue
$20.00 + applicable online service fees
Comedy in the Brewery: A Queer Comedy Night
Apr 22, 2026 | 8pm
Venue: Good Neighbour Brewing – 110 Sherbrook Street
$20.00 + applicable online service fees
Thursday, April 23, 2026
MEGA SHOWMy Best Life
HOST: Brooke Lynn Hytes
Apr 23, 2026 | 7:30pm
Venue: Burton Cummings Theatre – 364 Smith St.
$40.00 + applicable online service fees
Debaters Up Close & Personal: A Special Anniversary Celebration
HOST: Dave Hemstad , Steve Patterson
Apr 23, 2026 | 6:30pm Reception, 7:30pm Show – Post-show Meet & Greet
Venue: Gas Station Arts Centre – 445 River Avenue
$75.00 + applicable online service fees
WCF Rumor’s Comedy Club Series
Apr 23, 2026 | 7:45pm
Venue: Rumors Comedy Club – 190-2025 Corydon Avenue
$25.00 + applicable online service fees
Friday, April 24, 2026
MEGA SHOWNew to Town
HOST: Dave Merheje
Apr 24, 2026 | 6:30pm
Venue: Burton Cummings Theatre – 364 Smith St.
$40.00 + applicable online service fees
MEGA SHOW25th Anniversary Gala
HOST: Shaun Majumder
Apr 24, 2026 | 9:15pm
Venue: Burton Cummings Theatre – 364 Smith St.
$40.00 + applicable online service fees
WCF Rumor’s Comedy Club Series
Apr 24, 2026 | 7:15pm
Venue: Rumors Comedy Club – 190-2025 Corydon Avenue
$25.00 + applicable online service fees
WCF Rumor’s Comedy Club Series
Apr 24, 2026 | 9:45pm
Venue: Rumors Comedy Club – 190-2025 Corydon Avenue
$25.00 + applicable online service fees
Bannock Bums
HOST: Taylor Paige
Apr 24, 2026 | 7:30pm
Venue: Gas Station Arts Centre – 445 River Avenue
$25.00 + applicable online service fees
Saturday, April 25, 2026
MEGA SHOWYou Had to Be There
HOST: Jann Arden
Apr 25, 2026 | 9:15pm
Venue: Burton Cummings Theatre – 364 Smith St.
$40.00 + applicable online service fees
MEGA SHOWChip Off the Old Block
HOST: Chris Wilson
Apr 25, 2026 | 6:30pm
Venue: Burton Cummings Theatre – 364 Smith St.
$40.00 + applicable online service fees
The Debaters – Saturday
HOST: Steve Patterson
Apr 25, 2026 | 2pm
Venue: Jubilee Place – 173 Talbot Avenue
$45.00 + applicable online service fees
WCF Rumor’s Comedy Club Series
Apr 25, 2026 | 7:15pm
Venue: Rumors Comedy Club – 190-2025 Corydon Avenue
$25.00 + applicable online service fees
The Winnipeg Show
HOST: Andy Noble
Apr 25, 2026 | 7pm
Venue: Gas Station Arts Centre – 445 River Avenue
$25.00 + applicable online service fees
WCF Rumor’s Comedy Club Series
Apr 25, 2026 | 9:45pm
Venue: Rumors Comedy Club – 190-2025 Corydon Avenue
$25.00 + applicable online service fees
Dark and Dirty Show
HOST: Yumi Nagashima
Apr 25, 2026 | 9:45pm
Venue: Gas Station Arts Centre – 445 River Avenue
$25.00 + applicable online service fees
Sunday, April 26, 2026
The Debaters – Sunday
HOST: Steve Patterson
Apr 26, 2026 | 2pm
Venue: Jubilee Place – 173 Talbot Avenue
$45.00 + applicable online service fees
Best of the Fest: A Family-Friendly show
HOST: Yumi Nagashima
Apr 26, 2026 | 2pm
Venue: Gas Station Arts Centre – 445 River Avenue
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Varies
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
April 20 – 26, 2026
Venue:
Various locations in Winnipeg
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