Thursday in Toronto

Luke Kidgell is one of Australia’s favourite comedians. With over 4 million fans online, he has built a reputation for fast-paced, hilarious shows that have sold out theatres across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Luke Kidgell brings his brand new high-energy stand-up show packed with sharp observations, relatable storytelling, and quick-witted crowd interactions. Expect a fun, unpredictable night of stand-up full of laughs and stories you’ll still be quoting the next day. His comedy specials, including Cheers To That and Happy Hour are streaming online. Luke is one third of the BLT podcast which has a dedicated following. You’ve seen the clips. Now join in the fun in person. Don’t miss Luke Kidgell live in Canada! Instagram - @lukekidgell Tik Tok - @luke.kidgell Facebook - @luke.kidgell YouTube - @luke.kidgell Warnings Coarse Language and Adult Themes, 18+ Please note, by purchasing a ticket you are agreeing to be filmed, and footage from the show may be distributed for promotional purposes.

Freshly graduated from their rural high school, Fagabond downloads gay hookup app Findr for the first time hoping to avoid being ‘the weird virgin’ in college. What follows is a series of raunchy, ridiculous, and revealing interactions with various app users, giving Fagabond a crash course in the archetypes of gay dating. Scamming sugar daddies, faceless profiles, straight girls looking for a GBF, and married men, Fagabond meets them all. However, it’s not all bad, as Fagabond finds a mentor in an older trans person, and even begins an intimate relationship with a closeted boy from their high school. On the surface, our show is a brash comedy about gay stereotypes, but at its core this is a story about a young queer person finding the courage to be their authentic (trans) self in a world which seeks to erase them.

A Comedy. A Magic Show. A Mind Reading Experience. What happens when a magician decides making people laugh is just as important as fooling them… and then starts reading minds? Welcome to Out Of Your Mind—an unforgettable hour where comedy, magic, and mind reading come together in a way you’ve never experienced before. If stand-up comedy, magic, and mind reading had a baby… this would be it. Forget everything you think you know about magic shows. There are no top hats, no rabbits, and no mysterious performer taking himself too seriously. Instead, comedy magician Rob “Fish the Magish” Fishbaum delivers a fast-paced, interactive show filled with impossible magic, astonishing mind reading, and laugh-out-loud moments from beginning to end. You’ll witness impossible predictions, unbelievable coincidences, and moments that will have you laughing one minute and questioning reality the next. Best of all, the audience doesn’t just watch the show—they become part of it. Every performance is shaped by the people in the room, making each show unique. Whether you’re helping create the impossible on stage or trying to figure it all out from your seat, you’ll leave with stories you’ll be telling long after the curtain comes down. One thing is certain: you’ll laugh harder than you expect… and wonder longer than you planned. Bring your friends. Bring your curiosity. Bring your sense of humour. We’ll take care of the rest. Come with an open mind. Leave Out Of Your Mind.

Icebreakers Comedy presents a weekly showcase of the best professional stand-up comics and touring headliners from around the world! These pros have performed at all major festivals and recorded specials for Netflix, Crave, Just For Laughs, CBC, and more. Curated and hosted by Jeff Paul - one of the country's top MCs and a featured performer every week! Follow us for show, tour & festival updates! facebook.com/IcebreakersComedy instagram.com/ icebreakerscomedy Icebreakerscomedy.com

100% Real Human, the latest Second City Toronto original revue, asks: What does it mean to be human? With a fresh collection of hilarious sketches, original songs, wild new characters, and jaw-dropping unpredictable improv scenes, this show explores the hysterical human experience in a world increasingly run by machines. Written and performed by our talented all-star cast of human comedians and a real live musician, this show is a joyful antidote to the troubles of the day. Close a few tabs and come laugh with us.

Toronto's premier alternative comedy show. Canada's wildest pro comedians. Hosted by Bryan O'Gorman. Every Thursday at 8pm.

Kick off your weekend early with Backroom Comedy Club’s Thursday Night Comedy Showcase! Our 8 PM show brings together the best and brightest comedians in Toronto, featuring a mix of sharp-witted up-and-comers and seasoned performers delivering their best attempt. With a rotating lineup and a focus on Toronto’s diverse comedy talent, no two Thursday shows are ever the same. Whether you’re a fan of stand-up, storytelling, or razor-sharp punchlines, this show has it all. Make your Thursday night unforgettable—grab your tickets now and secure your spot at one of the city’s most beloved comedy events.

Toronto’s hot Side Quest Improv presents A Hero’s Journey. Remember Lord of the Rings, Lion King, Kung Fu Panda? They are all stories of a hero’s journey. Inspired by our audience, we will bring a hero’s journey to life, totally improvised. Each show is a unique story. Tales can range from a dragon’s tale, pirates, a struggle to find love, or F1 racing, whatever inspires us from the audience. Come see Madelyn Gragasin, Sarah Jenkins, Greg Langstaff, Ian Mills, Tim J Noble, Sam Nowicki, Jim Schaming, Karen Scora and Adrian Yasay. Follow Side Quest Improv on InstaGram @sidequestimprov

Experience the magic and hilarity of Scenic improv with "The Scene" every Thursday night in the Studio Theatre. New characters, scenarios and laughs every show all inspired by your suggestions! Then catch one of Comedy Bar's freshest and funniest improv teams deliver their own unique and hilarious style of longform improv. You'll wanna catch these rising stars of comedy NOW, before they all get Netflix specials and become mega famous! Finally, indulge in absolute comedy chaos with The Improv Jim-Jam, a bucket-style improv jam for ALL, no experience necessary! Finally, a 3-4-1 comedy night and your chance to jump onstage and join in on the fun! *Must enter name into bucket by 8:30pm to play in the Jim-Jam!

Performers to be determined Oct 13, 2026

Luke Kidgell is one of Australia’s favourite comedians. With over 4 million fans online, he has built a reputation for fast-paced, hilarious shows that have sold out theatres across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Luke Kidgell brings his brand new high-energy stand-up show packed with sharp observations, relatable storytelling, and quick-witted crowd interactions. Expect a fun, unpredictable night of stand-up full of laughs and stories you’ll still be quoting the next day. His comedy specials, including Cheers To That and Happy Hour are streaming online. Luke is one third of the BLT podcast which has a dedicated following. You’ve seen the clips. Now join in the fun in person. Don’t miss Luke Kidgell live in Canada! Instagram - @lukekidgell Tik Tok - @luke.kidgell Facebook - @luke.kidgell YouTube - @luke.kidgell Warnings Coarse Language and Adult Themes, 18+ Please note, by purchasing a ticket you are agreeing to be filmed, and footage from the show may be distributed for promotional purposes.

Laugh Sabbath's world famous series of shows happen every Thursday at 9:30! Laugh Sabbath is Toronto's longest running weekly comedy show delivering the best lineups since 2006. Award winning and celebrated by critics and fans alike as the most consistently funny show in the city, we keep audiences coming back for more week after week! Our regular rotation of comedians are some of the most sought after in the city. They continue to rack up countless awards and nominations for writing and performing. You have seen them at every major festival and on every major network and streaming service. Over the years, Laugh Sabbath has been mentioned in The National Post, Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, Time Out New York, and many more! Wow! Follow us on instagram for show updates and lineups! @laughsabbath

It’s a comedy show with a twist. A Live Storytelling Comedy Show. You know that friend whose story somehow gets better every time they tell it? Or your uncle who holds court at the family BBQ and has the whole yard locked in? That's the energy. Here's The Story brings five comics to one stage, each armed with one original story. Not a stand-up set. Not crowd work. Just funny people telling good stories.

The 10 PM Thursday show at Backroom Comedy Club is where the energy reaches its peak. As comedians take the stage for a no-holds-barred late-night performance, you’ll experience the unfiltered brilliance of Toronto’s comedy elite. Known for its electric atmosphere and unpredictable lineups, this show brings together comics who are as diverse as the city itself. From local legends to surprise international acts, the 10 PM show is your chance to see some of the finest talent Toronto has to offer. Catch both shows for a double dose of comedy gold, and get 50% off the 10PM —it’s the perfect way to laugh your way into the weekend.