Word from the dignitaries

Just For Laughs is always a highlight on Quebec’s cultural calendar. Every summer, laughter is guaranteed at the various street shows, galas and other activities that fill the streets of Montréal. Just for Laughs provides a unique platform for both renowned and up-and-coming talent, allowing artists from home and abroad to showcase their creativity and comedic genius.

This beloved annual event not only brings people together in a celebration of laughter, but also generates substantial economic and tourism benefits and reinforces Montréal’s reputation as the capital of comedy. We look forward to seeing people from all over the world gather around this great celebration of comedy once again this year.

As Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant and as Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, we would like to thank the team that made Just For Laughs 2023 possible.

Des humoristes de renom à l’honneur

Le gouvernement du Québec est fier de s’associer au Festival juste pour rire, qui permet chaque été à nos artistes de se démarquer. Avec son programme riche et varié, alliant animations de rue, scénographies et installations numériques, cette 41e édition promet de vous en mettre plein la vue. Elle déroule également le tapis rouge à de grands noms de l’humour. Voilà une magnifique occasion pour faire une sortie en famille.

Porteurs de retombées touristiques et économiques importantes pour nos régions, les festivals contribuent au rayonnement de notre industrie événementielle et culturelle, et permettent à de nombreuses personnes de passer des moments exceptionnels.

Nous vous invitons à venir en grand nombre rire un bon coup et à vous divertir avec des humoristes de talent. N’hésitez pas à visiter les attraits de Montréal et des environs.

Bon festival!

Once again this year, the city of Montréal is proud to support the Just for Laughs Festival, an essential part of Montréal's summer calendar.

The festival continues to amaze with its variety, to captivate with its constant innovations, and to make Montrealers burst with laughter.

Just for Laughs puts Montréal, a cultural metropolis and festival city, on the international map. It promotes its creative energy and stimulates tourism.

I'd like to thank the organizers for their excellent work, as well as all the artists who make our city laugh, year after year!

Enjoy the festival!

The Just for Laughs Festival is much more than a gathering of comedic artists; it's a pillar of our tourism industry. The talent of our local comedians makes Montréal shine around the world and transforms our metropolis into a true capital of comedy, a stage where laughter resonates in the streets and the lively energy of the shows infuses the atmosphere of the city. It's a cultural phenomenon that transcends borders and creates a bond between visitors and residents," says Yves Lalumière, President and CEO of Tourisme Montréal.