Just for Laughs has unveiled its 2026 New Faces selections, spotlighting 32 stand‑ups who bring fresh comedic voices, 8 performers in the Characters category showcasing inventive personas, 4 digital Creators in partnership with SMOSH, and 4 Writers in collaboration with Semi‑Formal Productions—together representing the next wave of comedy talent.
Running July 15–26, 2026, the Just For Laughs Montréal festival fills the Quartier des Spectacles with comedy, as the 44th edition—now under ComediHa!—marks a landmark comeback year.
From July 22 to 25, 2026, the New Faces of Comedy showcase takes over Club Soda and Le Studio TD, spotlighting 47 emerging talents across distinct industry categories.
Introducing the future of funny: the entire 2026 New Faces roster awaits.
Comedy’s New Faces: Stand‑Ups
- Mario Adrion
- Hannah Veldhoen
- Joe Marrese
- Elle Orlando
- Gary Simons
- Jackson Banks
- Cristina Mariani
- Red Richardson
- Esteban Gast
- Peyton Ruddy
- Hassan Phills
- Ainsley Bailey
- Freddie Shanel
- Jack Hirschfield
- Carolina Montesquieu
- David Drake
- Mark Thomson
- Tessa Belle
- Andrew Packer
- Kenny Lee
- Helen Bauer
- Chris Renois
- Joey Dardano
- Elijah Nevels
- Gus Tate
- Jonis Josef
- Elouise Eftos
- Nicky Paris
- Fiona Cauley
- Alon Elian
- Mitchell Doran
Fresh Talent Spotlight: Characters
- Russell Daniels
- Annie Sullivan
- Jesse Kendall
- Tiyawnda
- George C. Owens
- Clare McConnell
- Jon Blair
- Caitlin Frain
NEW FACES: CREATORS (in partnership with SMOSH)
- Tom Cardy
- Lucy Sandwick
- Pooja Tripathi
- Lucas Lopez
NEW FACES: WRITERS (in partnership with Semi-Formal Productions)
- Mike Liebenson (Midwestern Realty)
- Jenna Ebersberger (Me & Marie)
- Austin S. Harris (The Hayes House is Haunted)
- Elliot Connors (Omni)
