10 viral comedy stars coming to Just For Laughs Vancouver

Some of the world’s top comedy talent is coming to Just For Laughs Vancouver next month, and a few of the faces will be familiar to those who enjoy viral content.

The 10th annual Just For Laughs (JFL) Vancouver will take place from Thursday, Feb. 12 to Sunday, Feb. 22.

Western Canada’s largest comedy festival will feature some huge acts, including those who have starred on Saturday Night Live, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Canada’s Got Talent, and more.

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“We’re thrilled to bring together a bold, diverse mix of comedic voices for the 2026 Just For Laughs Vancouver festival,” said Nick Brazao, head of programming and talent at JFL.

“This year’s lineup showcases boundary-pushers, fan favourites, and emerging talent who reflect the energy and creativity of Vancouver’s comedy fans. We can’t wait to share these performances with audiences in February.”

Some of the biggest names coming to Just For Laughs Vancouver in February are ones that fans know and love from pop culture. They include:

Grace Helbig

Grace Helbig

Helbig is the co-creator and co-host of the This Might Get Weird podcast and is the voice of Cindy Bear in the hit Max animated series Jellystone!.

She also co-produced and starred in films like Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, and is the author of Grace’s Guide: The Art of Pretending to Be a Grown-up and Grace & Style: The Art of Pretending You Have It.

Emil Wakim

Wakim is in the history books as the first Lebanese-American cast member of Saturday Night Live, where fans will recognize him from his popular Weekend Update appearances.

The Just for Laughs’ New Face of Comedy alum has also performed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Don’t Tell Comedy, and Comedy Central, and has been named one of Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know.

Wally Baram

Baram is a star and supervising producer on the hit Amazon series Overcompensating, and has written for shows like English Teacher, Shrinking, and What We Do In The Shadows.

The Just For Laughs “New Faces” selection also made her debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Connor Wood

Connor Wood

Wood launched his comedy career online by sharing his rants about life in quarantine as an unemployed person, and soon built a loyal fan base on the internet.

He transitioned into co-hosting Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast alongside comedian Brooke Averick, and has since been recognized as an upcoming comic to know by the Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, and more.

Rosebud Baker

Baker is a current writer for Saturday Night Live and has also written and performed on award-winning sketch shows like That Damn Michael Che and Inside Amy Schumer.

She’s also performed on That’s My Time with David Letterman, Bill Burr’s The Ringers, and made her debut stand-up special on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel.

Tranna Wintour

Wintour is beloved by fans for her star-making appearances on Big Brother Célébrités and The Traitors Canada, and has performed at festivals and on stages across the country.

The co-host and co-producer of CBC Podcasts’ Chosen Family was named by Fashion Magazine as one of the queens of Canadian comedy. Wintour was also selected as one of Just For Laughs’ New Faces Canada in 2019.

Michael Longfellow

Longfellow starred on Saturday Night Live for three years and was one of just eight comedians selected for the inaugural “Netflix Introducing…” next stars of comedy showcase.

The busy touring comedian was also named as one of TBS’ “Comics To Watch” at the New York Comedy Festival, and made his late-night debut on Conan.

Jimbo

JIMBO

Jimbo has appeared on three seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race, is the head of House of Jimbo design house, and has performed in 17 countries around the world.

The winner of the eighth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars is currently completing their second world tour and will bring Jimbo’s Clown Town to Just For Laughs Vancouver next month.

Ola Dada

Nigerian-born, Canada-based comedian Ola Dada is hitting the road this February as part of the Just For Laughs Western Canada Tour, including a major milestone performance in Vancouver on Feb. 20, where he will record his second comedy special.

The host of the 2025 Juno Awards for Comedy Album of the Year was also a runner-up in the SiriusXM Top Comic Competition, a semifinalist on Canada’s Got Talent, and a top finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition.

UpDating

UpDating is the hit New York City-based live dating and comedy show where two singles go on blindfolded first dates in front of a live audience.

The show is hosted by Brandon Berman, along with sidekick Harrison Forman, and has sold out crowds in over 100 cities across two continents since it launched in 2018. It has also racked up over five billion total views and over five billion followers on social media.

More information and tickets for all Just For Laughs Vancouver shows can be found online.

Just For Laughs Vancouver

When: Feb. 12 to 22, 2026
Time: Various showtimes
Where: Multiple venues across Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online