EXCLUSIVE: Just for Laughs has announced a second round of shows set for this year’s flagship comedy festival, taking place in Montreal from July 15-26.
Due to popular demand, Jerry Seinfeld has added a second show at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts on July 23rd. Other additions include Dan Soder, Lucy Darling, Chris Fleming, Joel Kim Booster, and Rick Glassman, to name just a few.
As previously announced, this year’s JFL lineup will also include “Weird Al” Yankovic, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Atsuko Okatsuka, and Gerry Dee.
“As we continue to expand this year’s lineup, we’re excited to build on the momentum of an already incredible 2026 edition,” said Nick Brazao, VP of Programming & Talent, Just For Laughs. “From emerging voices to established legends, this year’s Festival will be a true celebration of comedy at every level. We look forward to sharing what else we have in store in the weeks ahead.”
Pre-sale tickets for JFL newsletter subscribers go on sale today at 10 a.m. Venue pre-sale opens May 7 at 10 a.m., and public on-sale begins May 8 at 10 a.m.
Read on for more information on new additions to the lineup.
Jerry Seinfeld Live
July 23, 6:30PM | Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts
July 23, 9:30PM | Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts – SECOND SHOW ADDED
Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy career took off after his first appearance on The Tonight Show with
Johnny Carson in 1981. Eight years later, he teamed up with fellow comedian Larry David to
create what was to become the most successful comedy series in the history of television:
Seinfeld. The show ran on NBC for nine seasons, winning numerous Emmy, Golden Globe and
People’s Choice awards, was named the greatest television show of all time in 2009 by TV
Guide, and in 2012 was identified as the best sitcom ever in a 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair poll. His
latest Emmy nominated Netflix projects include Jerry Before Seinfeld and 23 Hours to Kill along
with the highly acclaimed web series, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Seinfeld has also
starred in, written, and produced movies (Comedian, Bee Movie), directed and produced a
Broadway hit (Colin Quinn: Long Story Short), and wrote three best-selling books (Is this
Anything?, The Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Book, and Sein language) and a children’s
book (Halloween). He stars in the Emmy-nominated comedy film, Unfrosted, which he directed,
co-wrote, and produced. Seinfeld continues to perform both nationally and internationally.
Lucy Darling
July 26, 5:00PM & 8:00PM | L’Olympia
Carisa Hendrix, the performer behind the glamorous 1940s style socialite Lucy Darling, is back on tour with her show, Simply Darling. Hendrix first captured the world’s attention in December 2024, when one TikTok clip of her improvisational crowd work skyrocketed to 21 million views. Since then, thousands have flocked to theaters nationwide to see the award-winning performer and find out what all the fuss is about. From coast to coast, her shows have sold out in record time, proof that Lucy Darling’s blend of wit, sweetness and old Hollywood glamour has struck a chord with audiences. Now, Hendrix is bringing more sharp-tongued charm to the stage in Simply Darling. A touring variety show that is designed to give the fans even more of what they have been craving; the perfect chance to take a break from reality and indulge in the mischief, sarcasm, and wonder that we all deserve. After a year of sold-out performances across North America, Simply Darling is Lucy’s answer to her fans’ demand for more. The show is part variety spectacular, part cabaret, part magic show, but always exceptionally darling.
Chris Fleming
July 23, 7:00PM | Le National
Chris Fleming’s debut special Hell, produced by Jax and Jen Statsky, can be seen on Peacock. He will be filming his next special this October, premiering at the beginning of next year. As a stand up, he has toured theaters around the country with his shows Chris Fleming Live, Showpig, Boba Everyday, and Tricky Tricky. Chris’s comedy has been lauded by The New York Times, Forbes, LA Weekly, Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, the New Yorker, The LA Times, Paste, The AV Club – and he’s been named a Variety Top 10 Comic To Watch and one of Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know. Chris has appeared in Abbott Elementary, Loot, Last Laugh starring Richard Dreyfuss and Chevy Chase, Corporate, and he can be heard voicing characters on The Great North, Twelve Forever, Summer Camp Island and Adventure Time: Distant Lands.
UpDating
July 24, 7:00PM | Rialto
UpDating is the critically-acclaimed New York City-based live dating & comedy show bringing two singles on blindfolded first dates in front of live audiences. Dubbed “the most raw dating show in existence,” what follows is a hilarious show with audience participation, raw moments, and relatable feedback on modern romance in real-time with real people. Reality TV…unfolding & unedited on stage! Created, Produced, and Hosted by NYC-based comedians, Brandon Berman (@bermmy16) & Harrison Forman (@htforman).
Dan Soder
July 25, 7:00PM | Club Soda
Dan Soder is a stand-up comedian, actor, and radio personality known for his sharp wit, grounded perspective, and effortless storytelling. His recent work continues to gain strong traction: his podcast, Soder, has quickly become a fan favorite, and his YouTube special, Dan Soder: On The Road, continues that momentum, now with more than 4 million views on YouTube. He is currently on the second leg of a 25-city national tour with Outback Presents. Dan will shoot his Netflix special this summer. From 2015 to 2023, Soder co-hosted SiriusXM’s hit show The Bonfire alongside Big Jay Oakerson, cultivating a loyal audience through his quick humor and relatable voice. As an actor, he starred for seven seasons as Dudley Mafee on Showtime’s Billions, with additional appearances on Inside Amy Schumer and Paradise PD. His film credits include Trainwreck and Drunk Parents. Soder’s stand-up career includes Not Special (Comedy Central, 2016), a breakout appearance on Netflix’s The Standups, and his 2019 HBO special, Son of a Gary.
Sofía Niño de Rivera
July 25, 7:00PM | MTelus
Sofía Niño de Rivera is a Mexican comedian, actress, writer, and producer, and a true pioneer of stand-up comedy in Mexico and Latin America. She made history as the first Mexican woman to release a Spanish-language comedy special on Netflix (Expuesta, 2016), followed by a second Netflix special filmed at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City before 10,000 fans (Selección Natural, 2018), and a third on Prime Video (Lo Volvería a Hacer, 2022). Her Prime docuseries Libre de Reír dropped in 2023. Her 2024 U.S. tour, one of the most successful Spanish-language comedy tours of the year, expanded from 14 to 24 cities due to overwhelming demand, selling out iconic venues including The Wiltern in Los Angeles and The Town Hall in New York, with additional dates across Canada and Europe. On screen, Sofía is part of the Spanish-language voice cast for Disney/Pixar’s Hoppers and recently starred alongside Eugenio Derbez in They Came at Night for VIX. She has partnered with global brands including Volvo, L’Oréal, and H&M, and has spoken at TEDx and the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington D.C. Overall, Sofía is one of the most exciting and versatile Latin voices working today.
Joel Kim Booster
July 23, 7:00PM | Studio TD
Joel Kim Booster is a Chicago-bred Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He is best known for writing and starring in Searchlight Pictures’ Fire Island which, following its June 2022 release, went on to land him two Emmy nominations along with a “Best First Screenplay” nom at the Independent Spirit Awards. The multi-hyphenate has also been seen starring opposite Maya Rudolph in the Apple TV comedy series Loot, which premiered its third season in late 2025. He recently lent his voice to Sony Pictures Animation’s KPop Demon Hunters, one of the biggest animated hits of the year which went on to win the Academy Award for best animated feature, further showcasing his versatility as a performer. His first hour-long comedy special, Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, exploring his experiences and observations as a gay Asian American male with commentary on identity, sexuality, cultural expectations, and more, debuted on Netflix in 2022. The special was nominated for a Critics Choice Award and named one of the best comedy specials of 2022 by Variety. He also appears in Freeform’s Chrissy & Dave Dine Out, which follows Chrissy Teigen and David Chang, who, along with Joel, cracked the restaurant scene wide open in Los Angeles. Joel can also be seen in a guest star role on the third season of Industry (HBO) and is currently recurring on the Scrubs reboot for ABC/Hulu. Joel also is the host for the new Smartless podcast Intimacy Coordinator, where he and his guests share the messy, surprising stories, experiences and advice that come when people try to connect.
Jason Cheny
July 25, 9:30PM | Gesù
Jason Cheny is a Taiwanese American stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles. His upcoming Hulu half-hour special, produced by Kevin Hart and Hartbeat, premieres January 2027. Named one of Forbes Top AAPI Comedians to Watch, Jason is a regular at premier comedy clubs including The Improv and Comedy Cellar, and headlines sold out shows around the world.
Rick Glassman
July 22, 9:30PM | Gesù
Rick Glassman stars as Jack on the Amazon Original series As We See It, as well as Edward on the ABC sitcom Not Dead Yet. A Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actor, Glassman’s notable credits include a leading role in Bill Lawrence’s NBC ensemble sitcom, Undateable, as well as playing Harold Ramis in David Wain’s National Lampoon biopic, A Futile and Stupid Gesture. He also wrote, directed, and starred in an award-winning five-episode series, The Sixth Lead, based on his experience starring on Undateable. Glassman can also be seen (and heard) on his weekly podcast, Take Your Shoes Off, whose guests include Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell, and Marc Maron. Thanks to its three-camera, creatively edited YouTube format, which includes live-action animation, The Economist has called it “…one of the most ground-breaking podcasts in the last 75 years.” Other TV credits include a recurring role on Paramount Network’s Nobodies, produced by Melissa McCarthy, FX’s The Comedians, produced by Billy Crystal, Comedy Central’s @Midnight, and Adam Devine’s House Party.
Midnight Surprise
July 22, 23, 24 and 25, 11:59PM | Studio TD
The Midnight Surprise Show is one of the Festival’s most exciting and unpredictable events, offering a high-energy, spontaneous experience for both performers and audiences. As you might expect, the show is typically held at midnight and features a surprise lineup of top-tier comedians, many of whom may be performing impromptu sets or testing new material. You never know who might drop in!
ComedyPRO
July 22 – 25
ComedyPRO, the must-attend marketplace for the global comedy business, is back! ComedyPRO brings together world-class talent and the industry’s leading buyers, sellers, and decision-makers for an unmatched week of opportunity, connection, and celebration. Whether you’re scouting breakout talent, building strategic partnerships, or staying ahead of the curve in comedy, ComedyPRO is the can’t-miss industry event of the Festival. Take advantage of early bird pricing now. Prices go up May 15!