Just For Laughs Adds New Shows From Jerry Seinfeld, More To 2026 Edition

EXCLUSIVE: Just for Laughs has introduced a second spherical of reveals set for this 12 months’s flagship comedy pageant, going down in Montreal from July 15-26.

Due to widespread demand, Jerry Seinfeld has added a second present at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts on July twenty third. Other additions embody Dan Soder, Lucy Darling, Chris Fleming, Joel Kim Booster, and Rick Glassman, to call just some.

As beforehand introduced, this 12 months’s JFL lineup may also embody “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,” mentioned 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 publication subscribers go on sale at the moment at 10 am Venue pre-sale opens May 7 at 10 am, and public on-sale begins May 8 at 10 am

Read on for extra data 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 profession took off after his first look on The Tonight Show with
Johnny Carson in 1981. Eight years later, he teamed up with fellow comic Larry David to
create what was to turn out to be essentially the most profitable comedy sequence within the historical past of tv:
Seinfeld. The present ran on NBC for 9 seasons, profitable quite a few Emmys, Golden Globes and
People’s Choice awards, was named the best tv present of all time in 2009 by TV
Guide, and in 2012 it was recognized as the perfect sitcom ever in a 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair ballot His
newest Emmy nominated Netflix tasks embody Jerry Before Seinfeld and 23 Hours to Kill alongside
with the extremely acclaimed net sequence, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Seinfeld has additionally
starred in, written, and produced motion pictures (Comedian, Bee Movie), directed and produced a
Broadway hitColin Quinn: Long Story Short), and wrote three best-selling books (Is this
Anything?, The Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Bookand Sein language) and a youngsters’s
ebook (halloween). He stars within the Emmy-nominated comedy movie, unfrostedwhich he directed,
co-wrote, and produced. Seinfeld continues to carry out each nationally and internationally.

Lucy Darling
July 26, 5:00PM & 8:00PM | Olympia

Carisa Hendrix, the performer behind the glamorous Forties fashion socialite Lucy Darling, is again on tour together with her present, Simply Darling. Hendrix first captured the world’s consideration in December 2024, when one TikTookay clip of his improvisational crowd work skyrocketed to 21 million views. Since then, hundreds have flocked to theaters nationwide to see the award-winning performer and discover out what all of the fuss is about. From coast to coast, her reveals have offered out in document time, proof that Lucy Darling’s mix of wit, sweetness and previous Hollywood glamor has struck a chord with audiences. Now, Hendrix is ​​bringing extra sharp-tongued attraction to the stage in Simply Darling. A touring selection present that’s designed to offer the followers much more of what they’ve been craving; the right likelihood to take a break from actuality and indulge within the mischief, sarcasm, and marvel that all of us deserve. After a 12 months of sold-out performances throughout North America, Simply Darling is Lucy’s reply to her followers’ demand for extra. The present is a component selection spectacular, half cabaret, half magic present, however at all times exceptionally darling.

Chris Fleming
July 23, 7:00PM | The National

Chris Fleming’s debut particular hellproduced by Jax and Jen Statsky, will be seen on Peacock. He might be filming his subsequent particular this October, premiering at first of subsequent 12 months. As a arise, he has toured theaters across the nation along with his reveals Chris FlemingLive, showpig, Boba Everydayand Tricky Tricky. Chris’s comedy has been praised by The New York Times, Forbes, LA Weekly, Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, the New Yorker, The LA Times, Paste, The AV Club – and he is been named a Variety Top 10 Comic To Watch and one in all Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know. Chris has appeared in Abbott Elementary, Loot, Last Laugh starring Richard Dreyfuss and Chevy Chase, Corporateand he will 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 dwell courting & comedy present bringing two singles on blindfolded first dates in entrance of dwell audiences. Dubbed “the most raw dating show in existence,” what follows is a hilarious present with viewers participation, uncooked moments, and relatable suggestions on fashionable romance in real-time with actual folks. 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 | Soda Club

Dan Soder is a humorist, actor, and radio persona recognized for his sharp wit, grounded perspective, and easy storytelling. His latest work continues to achieve robust traction: his podcast, Soderyou could have rapidly turn out to be a fan favourite, and his YouTube particular, Dan Soder: On The Roadcontinues that momentum, now with greater than 4 million views on YouTube. He is at present on the second leg of a 25-city nationwide tour with Outback Presents. Dan will shoot his Netflix particular this summer time. From 2015 to 2023, Soder co-hosted SiriusXM’s hit present The Bonfire alongside Big Jay Oakerson, cultivating a loyal viewers by way of his fast humor and relatable voice. As an actor, he starred for seven seasons as Dudley Mafee on Showtime’s Billionswith further appearances on Inside Amy Schumer and Paradise PD. His movie credit embody Trainwreck and Drunk Parents. Soder’s stand-up profession contains Not Special (Comedy Central, 2016), a breakout look on Netflix’s The Standupsand his 2019 HBO particular, Son of a Gary.

Sofia Niño de Rivera
July 25, 7:00PM | MTelus

Sofía Niño de Rivera is a Mexican comic, actress, author, and producer, and a real pioneer of stand-up comedy in Mexico and Latin America. She made historical past as the primary Mexican lady to launch a Spanish-language comedy particular on Netflix (Exposed2016), adopted by a second Netflix particular filmed on the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City earlier than 10,000 followers (Natural Selection2018), and a 3rd on Prime Video (I’d do it once more2022). Her Prime docuseries Free to Laugh dropped in 2023. Her 2024 US tour, one of the vital profitable Spanish-language comedy excursions of the 12 months, expanded from 14 to 24 cities as a consequence of overwhelming demand, promoting out iconic venues together with The Wiltern in Los Angeles and The Town Hall in New York, with further dates throughout Canada and Europe. On display screen, Sofía is a part of the Spanish-language voice forged for Disney/Pixar’s Hoppers and lately starred alongside Eugenio Derbez in They Came at Night for VIX. She has partnered with international manufacturers together with Volvo, L’Oréal, and H&M, and has spoken at TEDx and the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington DC Overall, Sofía is without doubt one of the most enjoyable and versatile Latin voices working at the moment.

Joel Kim Booster
July 23, 7:00PM | Studio TD

Joel Kim Booster is a Chicago-bred Los Angeles-based humorist, author, and actor. He is finest recognized for writing and starring in Searchlight Pictures’ Fire Island which, following its June 2022 launch, went on to land him two Emmy nominations together with a “Best First Screenplay” nom on the Independent Spirit Awards. The multi-hyphenate has additionally been seen starring reverse Maya Rudolph within the Apple TV comedy sequence Lootwhich premiered its third season in late 2025. He lately lent his voice to Sony Pictures Animation’s KPop Demon Huntersone of many largest animated hits of the 12 months which went on to win the Academy Award for finest animated characteristic, additional showcasing his versatility as a performer. His first hour-long comedy particular, Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexualexploring his experiences and observations as a homosexual Asian American male with commentary on id, sexuality, cultural expectations, and extra, debuted on Netflix in 2022. The particular was nominated for a Critics Choice Award and named the most effective comedy specials of 2022 by Variety. He additionally seems in Freeform’s Chrissy & Dave Dine Outwhich follows Chrissy Teigen and David Chang, who, together with Joel, cracked the restaurant scene vast open in Los Angeles. Joel will also be seen in a visitor star position on the third season of Industry (HBO) and is at present recurring on the scrubs reboot for ABC/Hulu. Joel can be the host for the brand new Smartless podcast Intimacy Coordinatorthe place he and his friends share the messy, stunning tales, experiences and recommendation that come when folks attempt to join.

Jason Cheny
July 25, 9:30PM | Gesu

Jason Cheny is a Taiwanese American humorist based mostly in Los Angeles. His upcoming Hulu half-hour particular, produced by Kevin Hart and Hartbeat, premieres January 2027. Named one in all Forbes Top AAPI Comedians to Watch, Jason is an everyday at premier comedy golf equipment together with The Improv and Comedy Cellar, and headlines offered out reveals around the globe.

Rick Glassman
July 22, 9:30PM | Gesu

Rick Glassman stars as Jack on the Amazon Original sequence As We See Itin addition to Edward on the ABC sitcom Not Dead Yet. A Los Angeles-based humorist, author, and actor, Glassman’s notable credit embody a number one position in Bill Lawrence’s NBC ensemble sitcom, Undateablein addition to enjoying Harold Ramis in David Wain’s National Lampoon biopic, A Futile and Stupid Gesture. He additionally wrote, directed, and starred in an award-winning five-episode sequence, The Sixth Leadbased mostly on his expertise starring on Undateable. Glassman will also be seen (and heard) on his weekly podcast, Take Your Shoes Offwhose friends embody Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell, and Marc Maron. Thanks to its three-camera, creatively edited YouTube format, which incorporates live-action animation, The Economist has referred to as it “…one of the most ground-breaking podcasts in the last 75 years.” Other TV credit embody a recurring position on Paramount Network’s Nobodiesproduced by Melissa McCarthy, FX’s The Comediansproduced by Billy Crystal, Comedy Central’s @Midnightand Adam Devine’s House Party.

Midnight Surprise
July 22, 23, 24 and 25, 11:59PM | Studio TD

The Midnight Surprise Show is without doubt one of the Festival’s most enjoyable and unpredictable occasions, providing a high-energy, spontaneous expertise for each performers and audiences. As you would possibly anticipate, the present is often held at midnight and includes a shock lineup of top-tier comedians, a lot of whom could also be performing impromptu units or testing new materials. You by no means know who might drop in!

ComedyPRO
July 22 – 25

ComedyPRO, the must-attend market for the worldwide comedy enterprise, is again! ComedyPRO brings collectively world-class expertise and the business’s main consumers, sellers, and decision-makers for an unmatched week of alternative, connection, and celebration. Whether you are scouting breakout expertise, constructing strategic partnerships, or staying forward of the curve in comedy, ComedyPRO is the can’t-miss business occasion of the Festival. Take benefit of early fowl pricing now. Prices go up May 15!