Just For Laughs Toronto Announces Initial Lineup of 2023 Edition

Get ready to laugh your socks off as Just For Laughs Toronto returns with the biggest names in comedy for 10 days of unlimited laughter!

Credit: JFL Toronto

From September 21-30, 2023, the city will be filled with hilarious performances, cast panels, podcast recordings, and the famous free outdoor street festival. Buckle up for a comedy extravaganza like no other!

Presented by Beneva and in collaboration with SiriusXM Canada, Just For Laughs Toronto is bringing together a stellar lineup of comedic talent that will leave you in stitches. Prepare to be entertained by the likes of Andrew Schulz, Ronny Chieng, Leslie Jones, Jonathan Van Ness, Marlon Wayans, and Nicole Byer. But that’s not all! The festival will feature a diverse range of programming, including stand-up shows, cast panels, film screenings, and live comedy podcasts. Toronto is about to become the comedy hub of the universe!

And let’s not forget the highly anticipated street festival, making its triumphant return this year at Front St. E and Berczy Park, where you can experience incredible performances on the free outdoor stage, indulge in delicious food truck treats, explore local area restaurants, and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Festival passes for Just For Laughs Toronto start at $69 CDN (excluding service charges), while single tickets are priced from $39.50 CDN (excluding service charges). Presale for passes begins on Wednesday, June 7, at 12:00 PM, and public sales start on Friday, June 9, at 12:00 PM.

Andrew Schulz passes and tickets will be available to the public from Friday, June 9, at 12:00 PM, and presale for tickets starts on Monday, June 12, at 12:00 PM, with public sales opening on Friday, June 16, at 12:00 PM.

Just For Laughs Toronto

What: Just For Laughs Toronto features some of the most hilarious, riveting and relevant comedians we could find, over a 10-day period in Toronto.

Andrew Schulz – Ronny Chieng – Office Ladies
Leslie Jones – Jonathan Van Ness – Marlon Wayans
Nicole Byer – Sam Morril – Giggly Squad Live
Neal Brennan – Michelle Wolf – Michelle Buteau – Rory Scovel
Tom Papa – Bad Dates with Jameela Jamil – Jim Norton
Jessica Kirson – Napoleon Dynamite Live! – Joanne McNally
Drew Lynch – Trinidad vs. Jamaica Comedy Clash
Ron Funches – Carolyn Taylor – Catherine Cohen – Colin Quinn
Patti Harrison – Chris Redd – Dulcé Sloan
Dakota Ray Hebert – DeAnne Smith – Joe DeRosa
Jeremy Hotz – River Butcher – Jesus Trejo
Graham Kay – Alison Leiby – Mark Forward
Jay Jurden – Martin Urbano – Sam Morrison
… and so much more!

When: September 21 to 30, 2023

Highlights

Andrew Schulz: The LIFE Tour – Saturday, September 30, 2023 – Scotiabank Arena, 8:00 PM
Ronny Chieng – Saturday, September 23, 2023, 9:30 PM & Sunday, September 24, 2023,7:00 PM – Meridian Hall
An Evening with the Office Ladies – Thursday, September 21, 2023 – Meridian Hall,
7:00 PM
Leslie Jones – Saturday, September 23, 2023 – Meridian Hall, 7:00 PM
Fun & Slutty with Jonathan Van Ness – Friday, September 22, 2023 – Meridian Hall, 7:00 PM
Marlon Wayans – Saturday, September 30, 2023 – Meridian Hall, 9:30 PM
Nicole Byer – Friday, September 22, 2023 – Meridian Hall, 9:30 PM
Sam Morril – Thursday, September 21, 2023 – Meridian Hall, 9:30 PM
Giggly Squad – Friday, September 29, 2023 – Meridian Hall, 9:30 PM
Neal Brennan: Brand New Neal – Saturday, September 23, 2023, 9:30 PM & Sunday, September 24, 2023, 7:00 PM – Elgin Theatre
Michelle Wolf: It’s Great to be Here – Friday, September 22, 2023, 9:30 PM & Saturday, September 23, 2023, 7:00 PM – Elgin Theatre
Michelle Buteau – Thursday, September 21, 2023 – Elgin Theatre, 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM
Rory Scovel: The Last Tour – Friday, September 29, 2023, 9:30 PM & Saturday, September 20, 2023, 7:00 PM – Elgin Theatre
Tom Papa – Thursday, September 28, 2023 – Elgin Theatre, 7:00 PM
Bad Dates with Jameela Jamil – Tuesday, September 26, 2023 – Elgin Theatre, 7:00 PM
Jim Norton – Thursday, September 28, 2023 – Elgin Theatre, 9:30 PM
Jessica Kirson – Friday, September 29, 2023 – Elgin Theatre, 7:00 PM
Napoleon Dynamite Live! – Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – Elgin Theatre, 7:00 PM
Joanne McNally: The Prosecco Express – Saturday, September 30, 2023 – Elgin Theatre, 9:30 PM
Drew Lynch – Friday, September 22, 2023 – Elgin Theatre, 7:00 PM
Trinidad vs. Jamaica Comedy Clash – Sunday, September 24, Elgin Theatre, 9:30 PM
Ron Funches – Thursday, September 21, 2023, 7:00 PM & Friday, September 22, 2023, 7:00 PM – The Royal Theatre
I Have Nothing: Sneak Peek Screening & ln Conversation with Carolyn Taylor – Saturday, September 23, 2023 – The Royal Theatre, 7:00 PM
Catherine Cohen – Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 9:00 PM & Thursday, September 28, 2023, 11:00 PM – The Royal Theatre
Colin Quinn: Small Talk – Friday, September 29, 2023, 7:00 PM & Saturday, September 30, 2023, 9:00 PM – The Royal Theatre
Patti Harrison – Saturday, September 23, 2023, 11:00 PM & Monday, September 25, 2023, 7:00 PM – The Royal Theatre
Chris Redd – Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 7:00 PM & Thursday, September 28, 2023, 9:00 PM – The Royal Theatre
Dulcé Sloan – Sunday, September 24, 2023, 7:00 PM & Monday, September 25, 2023, 9:00 PM – The Royal Theatre
Joke Signals, Hosted by Dakota Ray Herbert, Presented by SiriusXM – Tuesday, September 26, 2023 – Royal Theatre, 7:00 PM
Joe DeRosa: I Never Promised You a Rose Garden – Friday, September 22, 2023 – Royal Theatre, 9:00 PM