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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>This summer will mark the first full version of the iconic Montreal comedy festival since it was <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/just-for-laughs-montreal-lineup" target="_blank">acquired by Quebec's ComediHa!</a>, following <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/just-for-laughs-montreal-cancelled" target="_blank">Just For Laughs' financial struggles and cancellation</a> of its 2024 Toronto edition.</p><p>"Just For Laughs is back — and this moment is one of true gratitude. As we find our voice again, we do so with heart, humility, and profound gratitude," said Sylvain Parent-Bédard, Just For Laughs president and CEO, in a <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/need-a-good-laugh-cue-the-theme-song-the-festival-is-back-just-for-laughs-montreal-runs-july-16-27-302450400.html" target="_blank">Thursday press release</a>. "This return isn't ours alone. It's a collective achievement. A shared belief that comedy has the power to unite, soothe, and inspire — now more than ever."</p><p>This year's lineup also includes fan-favourite events like the Just For Laughs Galas and Roast Battle Canada, both of which will be taped live for broadcast. Free outdoor shows are also back, including Adam Ray is Dr. Phil Live at Place des Festivals on July 24.</p><p>Public ticket sales open on May 12, but JFL members can access an exclusive 30% <a href="https://montreal.hahaha.com/en/" target="_blank">pre-sale discount</a> on select shows starting Thursday, May 8 at noon, valid until Monday, May 12 at noon. Members also get early access to the rest of the lineup at regular prices.</p><p>More acts are expected to be announced soon, but the first wave already guarantees Montreal will be laughing all through July.</p><h3>Just For Laughs 2025</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJR4x4Kx7p-/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Cost: Free and paid programming</p><p>When: July 16 to 27</p><p>Where: Place des Arts and nearby theatres</p><p><a href="https://montreal.hahaha.com/en/" target="_blank">Just For Laughs Montreal</a></p><p><br/></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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