Here are 10 great comedy events to check out in the city this February, including Just For Laughs Vancouver, The Yes Files, and more.
And for more fun things happening around town, be sure to check out our Listed section.
Just For Laughs Vancouver
What: Western Canada’s biggest comedy festival is returning to Vancouver this February, and it’s heating up the winter season with a scorching lineup of stars.
The ninth annual Just For Laughs Vancouver will take place from February 13 to 23. Fans of all things funny will have lots to enjoy over the 10 hilarious days, including star-powered stand-up, podcasts, improv and sketch, and more.
Some of the stars include Silicon Valley and The Big Sick star Kumail Nanjiani, Fire Island and Drop Dead Diva star Margaret Cho, and The Daily Show’s Roy Wood Jr.
When: February 13 to 23, 2025
Time: Various showtimes
Where: Multiple venues across Vancouver
Tickets: For sale online at jflvancouver.com
What: Amy Walsh hosts a dog-friendly comedy show in East Vancouver where four-legged pals are welcome. Bring your socialized puppy to enjoy some of the best local and international comics around in this monthly stand-up showcase. Dogs are free with a paying owner.
When: February 28, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: CowDog Brew Company – 1338 Franklin St, Vancouver
Cost: $16 (early bird), $17.50 (general admission), free for dogs. Purchase online
What: Vancouver stand-up faves Jon Endo, Cory Lupovichi, and Robert Peng are teaming up for the new Big Trouble in Little Canada tour. The trio members have been featured on Just for Laughs, the Seattle International Comedy Competition, and the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, and they’re excited to cause a hilarious ruckus for three shows this winter.
When: February 20, March 6 and March 20.
Time: 7:30 pm (February 20 and March 6), 9:30 pm (March 20)
Where: House of Comedy (February 20), Underground Comedy (March 6) and The Improv Centre (March 20)
Tickets: Various prices
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What: The Improv Centre on Granville Island is celebrating Valentine’s all month long with Single, Not Single each Friday and Saturday night from February 7 to 28.
Whether you’re flying solo, in a dynamic duo, throupled, or none of the above, you’ll enjoy the comedians’ exploration of the ups and downs of relationships and singlehood.
When: Friday and Saturday nights from February 7 to 28, 2025
Time: 9:30 pm
Where: The Improv Centre — 1502 Duranleau Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
What: Acclaimed Vancouver comedians Simon King and Harris Anderson invite the audience to get dark with them and a curated lineup of stand-ups in The Dark Room.
While the comics promise to provide the laughs, they also warn that the show is “not for the easily offended, those with weak sensibilities, or flat-out stupid people.”
When: February 6, 2025
Time: 8 pm
Where: Tyrant Studios — 1019 Seymour Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $20 plus fees, purchase online
What: Jokers Canada is a travelling comedy club that showcases professional and hilarious stand-ups all over Vancouver. Laugh your way into love with special Valentine’s Day comedy shows at BMO Theatre Centre and Michael J Fox Theatre.
Featuring acclaimed comics that have performed at Just For Laughs and Winnipeg Comedy Festival, on CW and the CBC, and more.
When: February 14 and 15, 2025
Time: 7 pm (Vancouver), 8:30 pm (Burnaby)
Where: Newmont Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre — Arts Club Theatre Company, 162 W 1st Ave #203, Vancouver (February 14), Michael J Fox Theatre — 7373 MacPherson Avenue, Burnaby (February 15)
Cost: Various prices, purchase online
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What: Jerry Seinfeld will perform two shows at the historic Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Sunday, February 23, as part of the ninth annual Just for Laughs Vancouver.
Seinfeld’s big break came with his appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1981. He is also beloved for his sitcom Seinfeld, co-created with Larry David, which won him legions of fans and awards at the Emmys, the Golden Globes, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
The Brooklyn, New York-born star has written three best-selling books, has two lauded Netflix specials, Jerry Before Seinfeld and 23 Hours to Kill, and continues to serve up laughs with his popular series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.
When: February 23, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm and 9 pm
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre — 630 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices; purchase online starting Friday, December 6 at 10 am
What: Do you want to believe? Then head to Tightrope Theatre in Mount Pleasant for The Yes Files, an improvised mystery sci-fi adventure inspired by The X-Files created by Lili Beaudoin.
When: Every Saturday
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Tightrope Theatre — 2343 Main Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $15-$25, purchase online
What: Chris Griffin has won the Vancouver’s Yuk Yuk’s Competition, is one of the only Canadian comics to reach the finals of the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and has shared the stage with stand-up greats like Norm Macdonald, Tom Papa, and Bert Kreischer. He performs three shows at Yuk Yuks Surrey this month.
When: February 21 and 22, 2025
Time: 8 pm (Friday), 7 and 9:30 pm (Saturday)
Where: Yuk Yuks Surrey at Elements Casino – 17755 60th Avenue, Surrey
Tickets: $19.05 to $20.95 plus tax, purchase online
What: The Comedy Department brings the laughs to The Show Cellar every Saturday night. The award-winning improvisers have appeared on Amazon Prime, Disney+, Netflix, and more and will use audience suggestions to create hilarious scenes right on the spot.
No two shows are alike, so head down to help build the hilarity in front of your very eyes.
When: Every Saturday
Time: 7:30 and 9:30 pm
Where: The Show Cellar — 1755 Davie Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $23 plus fees, purchase online