Upcoming Comedy Events in Halifax
| Date |
Event |
Venue |
| 01 Jul 2023 |
Jati REHJE by Manan Desai and MISTRY SOLVED by Chirayu Mistry |
McNally Theatre Auditorium, Halifax |
| 31 May 2023 |
Jimmy Carr Terribly Funny |
Scotiabank Centre, Halifax |
| 13 Aug 2023 |
GOCF - BILL BURR LIVE (Halifax NS) |
Garrison Grounds, Halifax |
| 11 Aug 2023 |
GOCF - Jerry Seinfeld (Halifax NS) |
Garrison Grounds, Halifax |
| 31 May 2023 |
The Understudies Just the Two of Us |
Java Blend Coffee Roasters, Halifax |
| 01 Jun 2023 |
Comedy Night with Hughie Batherson |
The Bus Stop Theatre Co-op, Halifax |
| 26 Oct 2023 |
James Mullinger live at the Neptune Theatre Halifax Nova Scotia EXTRA DATE ADDED |
Neptune Theatre, Halifax |
| 12 Aug 2023 |
GOCF - Anthony Jeselnik Zarna Garg & Michael Longfellow (Halifax NS) |
Garrison Grounds, Halifax |
| 09 Sep 2023 |
Best Kind Comedy Tour |
Light House Arts Centre, Halifax |
Comedy in Halifax
The comedy scene in Halifax is a small market but a powerful one. Comedy as a culture is highly encouraged and it is said that the comedy scene in Halifax is very elusive. halifax comedy is a host to a lot of Canadian comedians as well as international artists. The city provides comedy entertainment through theatre, workshops, open mics, festival and most famous is the stand-up comedy in Halifax. Halifax has different types of comedy that it offers from dark comedy to horror comedy and even parody.
Comedy Clubs in Halifax
While speaking of comedy, one cannot ignore the comedy clubs in Halifax and the Halifax comedy fest conducted annually. There are tons of comedy shows in Halifax that one must attend, but for people who are genuinely interested in comedy, there are a few places that must not be missed such as Yuk Yuk's which is a national comedy club chain in Canada, and hosts very famous comedians both the national and international. therefore if one is at Halifax and loves comedy they must check out the schedule and attend a show here. Another place that one must not Last Laugh Comedy Club, the club features artists from Halifax comedy fest along with incredible comics from across the planet. The shows held here provide a vibrant environment along with food and drink specials, followed by a lineup of high-quality stand-up comedians. The Joker's Comedy Club is one more on the list of places that people who love comedy must visit. The club is known to run from Thursdays to Sundays and usually encourages the newest talent in the business. Other shows that one might catch in a week are Monday night at Gus's Pub, hosting the city's oldest open mic. On a Tuesday one can catch improv trivia at Oasis pub. On a Wednesday, one can enjoy comedy night at the Dalhousie grad house. Thursday nights things get hazy with comedy at the High Life Social club. Finally, end the week at The Toothy Moose with their comedy show “The Goofy Moose”. And hence one can go through a whole feel by experiencing the different comedy the city has to offer. Comedy as a culture is not only promoted through the multiple clubs that the city has dedicated to it but by other such initiatives such as the annual comedy festival that Halifax hosts, the multiple year-around workshops held for aspiring comedians and the various comedy related tours that the city has to offer. Every year in April, spread over four days, Comedy fest in Halifax, where more than 30 comedians showcase their talent from all across northern Canada as well as the globe. This year, the event is scheduled to take place between the 24th of April to 28th of April 2019 one can book tickets to watch their favorite artist online or event at the event. The year 2018 has been remarkable for the comedy industry in Halifax with international comedians such as Ms. Chelsea Handler, Mr. Trevor Noah, Mr. Ken Jeong and Mr. John Cleese performing in Halifax.
