21st edition of the popular comedy fest returns to Guelph
GUELPH, ON March 12, 2026 — Just For Laughs is delighted to be back on the road with some of the funniest comics around. The 21st edition of the Just For Laughs Road Show delivers belly laughs with four hilarious comics coming to River Run Centre’s Main Stage on Friday, April 10 at 8 p.m.
Ali Hassan from CBC’s Laugh Out Loud hosts this year’s tour featuring CBC’s Next Up competition winner Alistair Ogden, Just For Laughs alumnus Anjelica Scannura, and one of Variety’s 2024 “10 Comics to Watch,” Jackie Fabulous.
Ali Hassan is a standup comic, actor, and host. He is the host of CBC’s Laugh Out Loud and Canada Reads, the annual “battle of the books” celebration of Canadian literature. Hassan has toured as part of Just For Laughs’ cross-Canada tour hosted by Rick Mercer, and is on tour again with his one-man show, Does This Taste Funny? He has appeared in several films including Goon and Mafia Inc., and in many TV shows such as Workin’ Moms, Sort Of, and Run the Burbs.
Alistair Ogden first appeared in the national spotlight when he won CBC’s Next Up competition in 2019. Since then, he has brought his trademark wit and self-deprecating style to Canada’s Got Talent, the Halifax Comedy Fest, and CBC’s The New Wave of Standup. In the past year, he released his debut special, Alistair Ogden Does His Best, recorded a set for Don’t Tell Comedy, and sold out shows across the country.
Anjelica Scannura is a 2025 Just For Laughs New Face of Comedy. She recently won the Jersey City Comedy Festival and has appeared on major stages including Massey Hall and The Wilbur in Boston. Her debut EP with JFL Originals can be heard on SiriusXM and her recording for JFL Live Sessions is being released later this year. She was featured as part of The New Wave of Standup at Just For Laughs Vancouver and can also be heard on CBC’s Laugh Out Loud.
Jackie Fabulous is a standup comic, actress, and writer who has been featured four times on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, has appeared on America’s Got Talent All-Stars, Showtime’s Flatbush Misdemeanors, The Arsenio Hall Show, HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay, That Damn Michael Che, and much more. Her special You Can Leave is now streaming on Hulu.
The Just For Laughs Road Show is an annual favourite at River Run and historically sells out; anyone interested in tickets is encouraged to book them soon. The final event of the GuelphToday Comedy Series, this performance is proudly supported by Series Sponsor GuelphToday.com and River Run’s Season Sponsor Richardson Wealth. The 25/26 Season is also supported by the Government of Canada.
Tickets to the 2026 Just For Laughs Road Show are $59 for adults, $57 for patrons over 60 years old, and $39 for those under 30. For more information or to purchase, call 519-763-3000, visit River Run’s Box Office at 35 Woolwich Street in Guelph, or purchase tickets online.
FOR INFORMATION
Kasia Rusiniak | Program Manager, Development and Marketing
River Run Centre
City of Guelph
519-837-5662 ext. 2589
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