Just for Laughs Montreal adds John Mulaney, Patton Oswalt, Marc Maron, Chelsea Handler, and more

Just for Laughs Montreal is bringing out the big guns for its 40th-anniversary this summer.

The Montreal comedy fest has announced a slew of major names for in-person performances at this summer’s edition including shows with John Mulaney, Patton Oswalt, Marc Maron, Chelsea Handler, Jo Koy, Iliza Shlesinger, Russel Peters, Hannah Gadsby, Ronny Chieng, Neal Brennan, and more. 

Those acts are in addition to the previously announced back-to-back Bell Centre shows with Kevin Hart (July 29) and Bill Burr (July 30).

Today’s lineup announcement is below. Pre-sales for all shows begin on Wednesday, March 23 at 10:00 am at hahaha.com

GALAS

The Chelsea Handler Gala – Thursday, July 28 2022 | Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts | 7:00pm

The Jo Koy Gala – Thursday, July 28 2022 | Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts | 9:45pm

The Iliza Shlesinger Gala – Friday, July 29 2022 | Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts | 9:45pm

The Russell Peters Gala – Sunday, July 31 2022 | Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts | 7:00pm

The Hannah Gadsby Gala – Wednesday, July 27 2022 | Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts | 8:00pm

The Ronny Chieng Gala – Sunday, July 31 2022 | Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts | 9:45pm

The Patton Oswalt Gala – Friday, July 29 2022 | Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts | 7:00pm

The Marc Maron Gala – Saturday, July 30 2022 | Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts | 7:00pm

CONCERT SHOWS

John Mulaney: From Scratch -Thursday, July 28 2022 | Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts | 7:00pm

Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester –Friday, July 29 2022 | Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts | 7:00pm

Tommy Tiernan: Tomfoolery –Monday, July 25 through Saturday, July 30 2022 | Gesù | 7:00pm

Vir Das: Wanted World Tour – Friday, July 29 2022 | L’Olympia | 7:00pm

Celeste Barber: Fine, Thanks. – Thursday, July 28 2022 | L’Olympia | 9:30pm 

Neal Brennan: Unacceptable – Tuesday, July 26, Thursday, July 28, Saturday, July 30 2022 | Gesù | 9:30pm

CLUB SERIES 

Just For The Culture – Wednesday, July 13 through Sunday, July 17 and Wednesday, July 20 through Thursday, July 28, 2022 | Club Soda & MTELUS

Formerly known as The Ethnic Show, this diverse lineup of comics is billed as “a complete celebration of diversity, inclusion, and funny people. Hosted by Alonzo Boden, the lineup features featuring Dave Merheje, Paul Rabliauskas, Debra DiGiovanni, Jessica Kirson, Sheng Wang and Yannis Pappas.

The Nasty Show- Wednesday, July 20 through Sunday, July 24 and Tuesday, July 26 through Thursday, July 28, 2022 | MTELUS

The Nasty Show is back and will be “hands-down the filthiest show of the entire festival.” Big Jay Oakerson hosts; stay tuned for the lineup announcement.  

Brit(ish)- Wednesday, July 27 through Saturday, July 30 | L’Astral | 7:00pm

Brit(ish) features a lineup of some of the funniest comedians from across the pond. Featuring special guest Dara Ó Briain, the rest of the lineup will be announced soon.

Midnight Surprise- Wednesday, July 27 through Saturday, July 30 | L’Astral | 11:59pm

It’s at midnight and it’s a surprise. The most exciting show of the festival returns for daily midnight shows at L’Astral.

Pre-sales for all shows begin on Wednesday, March 23 at 10:00 am at www.hahaha.com