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Aakash Gupta at Algonquin Commons Theatre
Ottawa, ON 29
Comedy shows in Ottawa
Ottawa's comedy scene is well established and happily bilingual. Absolute Comedy, on Preston Street in the heart of Little Italy, has been the city's longest-running stand-up club since 2004, while Yuk Yuk's books its headliners on Richmond Road. For bigger touring names, the National Arts Centre on Elgin Street and Algonquin College's Commons Theatre host larger crowds, in both English and French. Every upcoming comedy show in Ottawa is listed here — one card per act, with dates and tickets.
23 shows · 27 upcoming dates
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Jordan Jensen at ByTowne Cinema
Ottawa, ON 18
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Hannibal Buress at The Bronson
Ottawa, ON 13
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Tracy and Martina at Algonquin Commons Theatre
Ottawa, ON 19
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Danny Bhoy at The Bronson
Ottawa, ON
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Josh Thomas at Algonquin Commons Theatre
Ottawa, ON 16
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John Cleese
Ottawa, ON 12
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Max Amini at The Arena at TD Place
Ottawa, ON 24
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Leah Rudick at Laugh Lounge
Ottawa, ON 13
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Sal Vulcano at the Algonquin Commons Theatre
Ottawa, ON 20
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Kyla Cobbler at Algonquin Commons Theatre
Ottawa, ON 25
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Jimmy Carr at TD Place Arena
Ottawa, ON 15
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Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny at TD Place
Ottawa, ON 32
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John Bishop at Algonquin Commons Theatre
Ottawa, ON 13
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Mike Epps at Hard Rock Casino Ottawa
Ottawa, ON 16
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Laura Ramoso at Hard Rock Casino Ottawa
Ottawa, ON 29
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Matteo Lane at the National Arts Centre
Ottawa, ON 29
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Nataly Aukar at Algonquin Commons Theatre
Ottawa, ON 24
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Bored Teachers - Is It Friday Yet! Comedy Tour at the Algonquin Commons Theatre
Ottawa, ON
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Maria Bamford at Algonquin Commons Theatre
Ottawa, ON 24
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The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour at the National Arts Centre
Ottawa, ON 27
Frequently asked questions
Where can I see comedy in Ottawa?
The two dedicated clubs are Absolute Comedy, on Preston Street in Little Italy, and Yuk Yuk's on Richmond Road, with headliners Thursday through Sunday. For bigger touring names, the National Arts Centre (Elgin Street) and Algonquin College's Commons Theatre offer larger rooms.
Is comedy in Ottawa bilingual?
Yes. As the national capital, Ottawa programmes stand-up in both English and French: clubs like Absolute Comedy and Yuk Yuk's lean mostly English, while the National Arts Centre, with its bilingual mandate, regularly hosts touring francophone comedians.
How is this page organized?
Each act or show has its own card, with its dates grouped together, the venue where it plays and a direct link to tickets. You can see at a glance who's coming to Ottawa and book in just a few clicks.
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