About this Event
26th Annual FUNNYFEST "Comedy Competition" with 50 competitors over 10 nights competing for $5000 in cash and prizes. Laugh with up to 8 Competitors per show AND see 2 headline comedians bookend the hilarity!
Schedule of Shows - 10 Nights - April 16 to April 18, 2026:
• Thursday, APRIL 9, 2026 @ 7 pm – Top Floor Showroom, Canadian BrewHouse (University District)
• Friday, APRIL 10 @ 8 pm– Top Floor Showroom, Canadian BrewHouse (University District)
• Saturday, APRIL 11 @ 7 pm – Top Floor Showroom, Canadian BrewHouse (University District)
• Sunday, APRIL 12 @ 4 pm – Top Floor Showroom, Canadian BrewHouse (University District)
• Monday, APRIL 13 @ 7 pm – ZOOM Virtual Video Show – #1
• Tuesday, APRIL 14 @ 7 pm – ZOOM Virtual Video Show – #2
• Wednesday, APRIL 15 @ 7 pm – DOG N DUCK PUB, 5340 2 Street SW, Calgary
• Thursday, APRIL 16 @ 8 pm – Offside PUB, 2820 Centre Street North, Calgary
• Friday, APRIL 17 @ 8 pm – Offside PUB, 2820 Centre Street North, Calgary
••• CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL – Saturday, APRIL 26 @ 6 pm – Hotel Ballroom, Calgary •••
Laugh as comedians compete to try to be one of the Funniest to be selected to perform in the 26th Annual FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival and win $5000 in cash and prizes at 5 hopping venues. Plus the show is bookended by HEADLINE COMEDIANS to round out the BIG laughs! Plus many of the events are a FUNDRAISER, as $1 per show ticket is being DONATED to the Salvation Army AND Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid!
PRESENTED BY: Your VOLUNTEER produced YYC / Calgary 25th Annual FunnyFest COMEDY Festival Society
FEATURING:
+ "Festival Favourite" Stand Up Comics and special guests
+ Up to 8 Comedians per 90 minute show!
+ Each show is bookended by professional Comedians (The MC and The Headliner)
FOOD PURCHASE NOTE: Sat. April 26 Championship Show - Purchase food at lounge and bring into the venue
+ Corporate Packages Galore
+ Prizes
+ Free parking
+ Cool Audience Contests toooooooooo!
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Tickets: $10 to $29 per ticket or a nickel a laugh; Final $29 per ticket
Helpful information: A. Doors open 1 hour before show time; B. Please arrive a minimum of 30 minutes before showtime, so you have ample time to purchase tasty beverages and delicious food; C. Your seat could be forfeited 15 minutes before showtime, as we need to get ready for the show; D. Many Prizes to be won and free parking.
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More info and buy tickets: https://funnyfest-comedy-competition-calgary-yyc-2026.eventbrite.ca
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
11 Hopping Venues in Calgary, Calgary, Canada
CAD 11.64 to CAD 27.52
