JUST FOR LAUGHS REVEALS THE PROGRAMMING LINEUP FOR IT’S FIRST-EVER ONLINE, JUST FOR LAUGHS FESTIVAL
After much preparation, in an extraordinary and challenging time for all, renowned comedy leader Just For Laughs is proud to reveal the first slate of programming for the Just For Laughs Festival, presented by La Capitale Insurance and Financial Services, in collaboration with Loto Québec. JFL’s first-ever 100% virtual and 100% free online festival will take place on October 9 & 10, 2020.
featuring over 100 artists, Just For Laughs Festival will feature special programming focusing on today’s timely and important topics, with a thought-provoking comedy spin aiming to inspire and engage audiences near and far.
In Conversations, live discussions, and panels, designed specifically for online audiences. Promising to be riveting, original, and interactive, the Just For Laughs Festival will be a platform for discovery, satisfying all comedy fans’ cravings for new, live content after the industry’s abrupt disruption as a result of COVID-19.
Excitingly this year, JFL and Kevin Hart's global comedy brand, Laugh Out Loud (LOL), are expanding their long-standing relationship. LOL's experiential division, LOL X, will serve as the official programming partner for the Just For Laughs Festival, curating a robust lineup for their very own comedy room within the festival which will be dedicated to celebrating Comedy in Color, featuring a mix of live stand-up performances from the top-tier talent and emerging comedians, virtual panel discussions, live podcast tapings, and more.
In Conversations, live discussions, and panels, designed specifically for online audiences. Promising to be riveting, original, and interactive, the Just For Laughs Festival will be a platform for discovery, satisfying all comedy fans’ cravings for new, live content after the industry’s abrupt disruption as a result of COVID-19.
“Our goal with the Just For Laughs Festival is to really engage with the global comedy community, and have some important discussions regarding big societal issues in a way that’s still entertaining, with comedic relief provided by some of today’s brightest comedy stars”, shared Bruce Hills, President of Just For Laughs. “I could not be more honored that Kevin Hart’s LOL is our official programming partner, working alongside our talented programming team, to offer the best possible, first-ever, 100% digital comedy festival.”
The first slate of artists joining this year’s Just For Laughs Festival include:
- HANNAH GADSBY
- JO KOY
- HOWIE MANDEL
- KENYA BARRIS
- SARAH COOPER
- AMBER RUFFIN
- TITUSS BURGESS
- NICOLE BYER
- TRIXIE MATTEL
- DEANNE SMITH
- JENNY HAGEL
- ANDY KINDLER
- CRAVE’s CANADA’S DRAG RACE
Mark your calendars and tune in to www.hahaha.com/en/2020festival to join us.
100% virtual. 100% free!
Additional artists, events and show times to be announced in the coming weeks.