Looking to laugh? Some say that laughter is the best medicine, and Toronto has an impressive lineup of popular comedians coming to the city this summer.
From Kevin Hart to John Mulaney, several heavy-hitting comedians, here are five comedians you won’t want to miss this summer.
John Mulaney
When: September 4 & 5
Where: Massey Hall
Former SNL comedian John Mulaney is bringing his Mister Whatever tour to the 6ix, with three shows scheduled for September.
The award-winning funny guy is taking over Massey Hall for a show on September 4 and two more shows on the 5th.
The tour follows a successful Netflix standup special, BABY J, which premiered in 2023, and comes at the same time he is hosting the Netflix talk show, Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney.
So, if you’re looking for a show to tickle your funny bone, you can find tickets here.
Kevin Hart
When: July 26
Where: Massey Hall
Part of his ninth standup special, comedian and actor Kevin Hart is returning to Toronto with a show promising big laughs.
Hart’s last tour, Reality Check, snagged the title of #1 Comedy Tour of 2022 by Billboard. In addition to starring in various uber successful films including Ride Along and Fatherhood, Hart also has seven hour-long comedy specials, including Zero Fuks Given, Netflix’s biggest stand-up special of 2020.
So, if you’re ready to laugh all night long, you can find tickets here.
Mo Amer
When: August 8
Where: The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres
American-Palestinian comedian Mo Amer is coming back to Toronto as part of his El Oso Palestino tour.
The award-winning creative is the brain behind the series Mo, which is loosely based on his own experiences as a Palestinian refugee. His portfolio also includes two successful Netflix comedy specials, as well as acting credits on the series Ramy.
Amer is returning to the city after several sold-out shows in Toronto this spring. So, if laughter is on your wishlist, you can find tickets here.
Ricky Gervais
When: August 14
Where: Scotiabank Arena
English comedian and actor Ricky Gervais is coming to Toronto for a stop on his Mortality comedy tour.
Gervais calls the show his most honest and personal show so far, adding that he also seems to be making use of his degree in philosophy more than ever before.
The jokester has won various awards for his work on British television sitcoms like The Office and Life’s Too Short, and the popular Netflix series After Life.
So, if a night of belly laughter is on your to-do list this summer, you can find tickets here.
Sarah Millican
When: September 19, 20 & 21
Where: Meridian Hall
English comedian Sarah Millican is bringing her Late Bloomer tour to Toronto at the end of the summer.
With several comedy specials under her belt, the popular comedian is returning to this side of the pond for her latest tour, taking over Meridian Hall with three shows from September 19-21.
If you’re looking to wrap up the summer with a night of joy, you can find tickets here.
