# Event Details - **Event Name**: SEMI-Final FunnyFest COMEDY Competition Fri. April 17 @ 8 PM - 12 Comedians - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: SEMI-FINAL 26th Annual COMEDY COMPETITION - Laugh with 12 Competitors Trying to WIN and see 2 Headliners- Ballroom, DoubleTree by Hilton YYCAbout this EventFUNNYFEST Comedy SocietyPRESENTS“SEMI - FINAL with 12 Comedians"26th Annual COMEDY COMPETITIONFRIDAY, April 17 @ 8 PM (Doors @ 7 PM)VENUE: Ballroom, DOUBLETREE By Hilton Calgary North, 2120 16 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1L4FEATURES:• 12 SEMI - Finalist Comedians!• Laugh as the FINALIST try to WIN a share of $5000 in cash and prizes by creating BIG laughs - Plus they get to peform in 3 shows in the 25th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Festival* Bookended by 2 headline stand up comedians to round out the hilarious night!• Feature HEADLINER --- JOE KING - " The King is Back" - Winner of 9th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Competition. JOE is an accomplished impressionist with an amazing talent to create laughter from Pop Culture. Always a crowd pleaser.• HOST - Headliner - Stu Hughes - Completely over - the - top. Every show is different, just like Stuey• PRESHOW MUSIC - Get into the groove OR Sing - a - Long, no matter; the music will warm you up!* Plenty of good times and FOOD and BEVERAGES you can purchase in this casual environment. PURCHASE FOOD at the LOUNGE and BRING it to the CASCADE ROOM where the show is. The Server might bring it to your table if you tell the server your table # after you get seated with FUNNYFEST Check in.• Prizes• Non - Stop Funny!• Free Overnight Parking!Show Tickets Only: $15 to $25Tickets: Adults --- $20Students / Seniors / Essential Workers / Veterans: $15DOORS @ 7 PM / Please arrive by 730 pm at latestLIMITED SEATING. So book your ticket in advance to get a great seat!GET TICKETS HERE: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b1c0ef80-33d8-11f1-97fe-0520c8f1a874-rimg-w1200-h675-dcbac0c0-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b1f78fe0-33d8-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w802-h740-dc070707-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b22a38a0-33d8-11f1-815c-a90acb8b9ebc-rimg-w800-h740-dc040104-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b25eb620-33d8-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w987-h740-dc030405-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b2d1c340-33d8-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w987-h740-dc161414-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b311d980-33d8-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w1114-h740-dc030207-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b346f340-33d8-11f1-815c-a90acb8b9ebc-rimg-w614-h740-dc010101-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b3802bb0-33d8-11f1-815c-a90acb8b9ebc-rimg-w1200-h701-dc000000-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/semi-final-funnyfest-comedy-competition-fri-april-17-8-pm-12-comedians/100001987027520804 - **Event Categories**: comedy, Entertainment, Contests, Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.64, max: 299, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Calgary - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North - **lat**: 51.0675541 - **long**: -114.0102048 - **full address**: DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North, 2120 16 Avenue NE, Calgary, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SEMI-Final FunnyFest COMEDY Competition Fri. April 17 @ 8 PM - 12 Comedians - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d911fe80d0bbbac77ff553d8549c1dfaf83e947706afafbe755b14fe83f8aa00-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1775714129 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SEMI-Final FunnyFest COMEDY Competition Fri. April 17 @ 8 PM - 12 Comedians being held? - **A:** SEMI-Final FunnyFest COMEDY Competition Fri. April 17 @ 8 PM - 12 Comedians takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm at DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North, 2120 16 Avenue NE, Calgary, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for SEMI-Final FunnyFest COMEDY Competition Fri. April 17 @ 8 PM - 12 Comedians? - **A:** Ticket prices for SEMI-Final FunnyFest COMEDY Competition Fri. April 17 @ 8 PM - 12 Comedians range from CAD 12 to CAD 299 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailability2 for 1 50% off -Fri. April 17 @ 8 pm - SEMI-FINALCAD 12 + CAD 2 feeAvailableEarly Bird $15CAD 17 + CAD 2 feeAvailableFRI. April 17 @ 8 pm- SEMI-FINAL CompetitionCAD 22 + CAD 2 feeAvailableApril 17 - STUDENT / SENIORS / ESSENTIAL WorkersCAD 17 + CAD 2 feeAvailableFRI. April 17 - LAUGH & STAY with 4 Free ticketsCAD 299Available - **Q**: Who is organizing SEMI-Final FunnyFest COMEDY Competition Fri. April 17 @ 8 PM - 12 Comedians? - **A:** SEMI-Final FunnyFest COMEDY Competition Fri. April 17 @ 8 PM - 12 Comedians is organized by FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SEMI-Final FunnyFest COMEDY Competition Fri. April 17 @ 8 PM - 12 Comedians is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. 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It was conceived as a way to spread the\"Gift of Laughter\"by showcasing a world of hilarious COMEDY PERFORMERS and by delivering world class comedy seminars and workshops.23rd Annual FUNNYFEST Comedydoes it all -- From high brow to low brow and everything in between!FunnyFest Comedy Societyis a non-profit organization produced entirely by volunteers and offersMUCH MOREthan it takes from the community.Click here to read an article about Stu's & FUNNYFEST's VISION:FunnyFest: Hughes is on a Mission from GodRefund or Cancellation policy: Customers must contact our office per each show refund guidelines stipulated when purchasing the tickets. You can receive a credit for the exact dollar amount (including fees & taxes) in tickets to be redeemed for another show(s) OR possibly a full refund. 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