The Just for Laughs comedy festival is held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Founded in 1983 as a French-language comedy festival, it expanded into a bilingual event and became one of the world’s best-known showcases for stand-up, sketch comedy, and industry networking. Its French name is Juste pour rire, reflecting Montreal’s bilingual cultural environment.
The festival has helped introduce performers to international audiences and has included club shows, galas, television recordings, and performances by established and emerging comedians. Montreal is the key location associated with the event, although Just for Laughs also developed related productions and touring formats in other places.