Must-See Acts Across Canada at the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival │ Exclaim!

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is returning to Canada and the United States, bringing a lineup of stand-up comedians to parks in Edmonton, Winnipeg, Mississauga, Vancouver, Halifax, Calgary, and Spokane. According to event details, the traveling festival combines live performances with natural landscapes, food trucks, and cold drinks.

Which cities will the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival visit?

The festival is scheduled for stops in several Canadian provinces and one U.S. city. The tour includes Edmonton, Winnipeg, Mississauga, Vancouver, Halifax, and Calgary, as well as Spokane in the United States.

Performances will take place in different parks across the country. Event organizers state that attendees can view idyllic Canadian landscapes during the shows.

Who is performing at the Canadian stops?

The lineup features a variety of comedians across the different regional dates. In Edmonton and Mississauga, political comedian Hasan Minhaj will perform; he is known for the Netflix special Homecoming King and the satire show Patriot Act.

Jim Gaffigan is slated for Winnipeg. His work often focuses on fatherhood, religion, and U.S. food culture, as seen in his 2023 special Dark Pale and 2024 special The Skinny.

John Mulaney will appear in Mississauga and Calgary. His performances range from light-hearted comedy to reflections on addiction.

Jordan Jensen, known for the Netflix special Take Me with You, will perform in Vancouver and Mississauga. Her comedy explores ADHD, femininity, and hook-up culture.

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Nikki Glaser will appear in Halifax. She is recognized for her 2019 Netflix special Bangin’ and her appearances on The Roast of Tom Brady.

Tig Notaro is scheduled for Calgary. Notaro is known for her deadpan delivery in Under a Rock with Tig Notaro and her role in the 2022 film Am I OK?

Did You Know? Tig Notaro is producing a documentary about cancer titled Come See Me in the Good Light, which is slated for 2025.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that moving high-profile comedy from traditional indoor clubs to provincial parks changes the performance dynamic. This shift suggests a trend toward experiential entertainment where the environment is as central to the ticket value as the performer.

What can attendees expect at the festival?

Beyond the comedy sets, the event features food trucks and cold drinks. According to the festival’s description, there will also be “surprises along the way” for those in attendance.

What may happen as the tour progresses?

Depending on attendance, the festival could potentially expand its list of park locations in future years. The inclusion of Spokane suggests the tour may be likely to add more U.S. dates if the current model proves successful.

Further updates regarding ticket information and specific park locations may be released on the event’s official website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the performances held?
Performances take place in different parks across various provinces in Canada and in Spokane, U.S.

Which comedians are performing in more than one city?
Hasan Minhaj (Edmonton, Mississauga), John Mulaney (Mississauga, Calgary), and Jordan Jensen (Vancouver, Mississauga) are all scheduled for multiple stops.

What food and drink options are available?
The festival will provide food trucks and cold drinks for attendees.

Which of these comedians would you most want to see in a park setting?