One of Toronto’s biggest comedy shows takes over the city this October

Comedy is Art returns for its seventh edition from October 22nd to 24th, bringing 3 nights of comedy, fun and laughter to the Theatre Centre this October

Headlined by celebrated Canadian comedian Debra DiGiovanni, this year’s festival brings together 40 Canadian acts for a programme spanning stand-up, sketch, improv and magic.

Whether you enjoy sharp punchlines, inventive sketches or the unpredictability of improv, the lineup offers plenty of reasons to settle in for a night of laughter. Shows include:

• Sketchy Business
• Can’t Stop Won’t Stop (Laughing)
• Improv (and a lil sketch)
• Magic
• A Night with Debra DiGiovanni
• Bright Lights, a special fundraising evening supporting The Theatre Centre, hosted by Hisham Kelati and featuring a lineup of stand-up comedians.

If you are looking for a fun night of comedy in Toronto this month. This is one to have on our list; you can explore the full program schedule and grab tickets here

As always, you can keep up with all the fun happenings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.

comedy is art 2026

When: October 22nd to 24th, select times

Where: The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen St. W, Toronto

Admission: Ticketed