Things to Do in Canada 228

Great Outdoor Comedy Festival

June 11, 2025

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Did you know? Although Saturday Night Live is a famous comedy show in New York, it was created and is still run to this day by Canadian Lorne Michaels. It also featured some amazing Canadian comedic talent over the years, including Dan Aykroyd, Martin Short, Mike Myers, Phil Hartman, and Norm MacDonald.

Speaking of Martin Short, he’s going to be performing at the Great Outdoor Comedy Festival in Edmonton and Winnipeg. But that’s just one part of a hilarious, star-studded cast taking over the stages in five major Canadian cities, including Tony Hinchcliffe, the Trailer Park Boys, Theo Von, Whitney Cummings, John Mulaney, and Bert Kreischer, just to name a few.

Canadians love humour, and having been to the Great Outdoor Comedy Festival, we can’t recommend it enough. It combines two of the best things about Canada: comedy and the great outdoors. Toss in delicious beer and great food, and what else could you ask for?

Learn more in the 228th edition of the Weekly Goose!

Martin Short is Coming to Edmonton and Winnipeg…

What’s New in 2025

What’s already GREAT just gets greater every year with upgraded activations, viewing areas, video screen & sound quality enhancements!

  • HOT FOOD DELIVERY VIP Table delivery service and VIP Club ticket holders will include some hot food options!

  • BUNDLED 3-DAY PASS TICKET OPTIONS! Save big, laugh big! Enjoy a full weekend of comedy at a great price. Available for all ticket types with very limited quantities! Upgradeable, evening and matinee shows, Transferable, and a massive saving! Buy Now!

  • SKIP FASTPASS Skip the line and get back to the laughs! Available for all Skip+ GA and VIP ticket holders.

  • REDUCED TICKETING FEES Save big with reduced ticket fees - laugh more, pay less at the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival!

  • SELF UPGRADES Upgrade your experience and enjoy the extra perks straight from your Tixr account!

  • MORE DRINK OPTIONS Enjoy premium spirits in the VIP sections, additional non-alcoholic options, and wine!

  • FREE WIFI for VIP ticket holders so you can stay connected site-wide.

WITNESS THE BEST COMEDY SHOW ON EARTH, COAST TO COAST!

Laugh in Edmonton from July 18 - 20!

Experience live comedy in the great outdoors of Kinsmen Park!

Edmonton has five shows over three days featuring Tony Hinchcliffe and the Killers of Kill Tony (Kam Patterson, Ari Matti, David Lucas & William Montgomery), the Trailer Park Boys, Jeremy Piven, Anthony Jeselnik, Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Che & Nick Kroll.

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Laugh in Winnipeg from July 18 - 20!

Experience live comedy in the great outdoors of Assiniboine Park!

Winnipeg has four amazing shows over three days, featuring Bert Kreischer, Whitney Cummings, Ms. Pat, John Mulaney, Martin Short, Trailer Park Boys, and Jeremy Piven.

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Laugh in Halifax from Aug 7 - 10!

Experience live comedy in the great outdoors of the historical Garrison Grounds!

Halifax has five shows over four days featuring Matt Rife & Friends, Jeff Arcuri & Caitlin Peluffo, Bert Kreischer, Whitney Cummings, John Mulaney, Mike Birbiglia, Nick Kroll, & Fred Armisen.

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Laugh in Calgary from Aug 22 - 24!

Experience live comedy in the great outdoors of Prince's Island Park!

Calgary has four incredible shows over three days featuring Theo Von, Adam Ray as Dr.Phil Live, Mark Normand, Ms. Pat & Grace O’Malley, Chelcie Lynn, Kam Patterson, Bert Kreischer, Whitney Cummings, and Derrick Stroup.

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Laugh in Vancouver from Sept 12 - 14!

Experience live comedy in the great outdoors of Stanley Park!

Vancouver has four great shows over three days featuring Bert Kreischer, Whitney Cummings, Derrick Stroup, Alex Svarez, John Mulaney, Mike Birbiglia, Nick Kroll, Fred Armisen, Trailer Park Boys, Jeremy Piven, Tony Hinchcliffe and the Killers of Kill Tony (Kam Patterson, Ari Matti, David Lucas & William Montgomery).

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Just for Fun

Why are Canadians so funny?

From Seth Rogen to Samantha Bee, Canada has produced more than its fair share of comedians. Toronto-based film critic Rob Salem explains why.

www.bbc.com/culture/article/20161011-why-are-canadians-so-funny

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