Comedy Shows in Ottawa

This week

4 shows

16FriOct Girls Night on Tour Fri Oct 16, 7 pm Kitchener's all-women comedy showcase hits Ottawa $22.63Tickets
16–17Fri–SatOct Arthur Simeon Fri Oct 16, 9:30 pm · Sat Oct 17, 7 pm & 9:30 pm Nine-time JFL alum brings CBC and HBO credits downstairs for three sets $24.99Tickets
18SunOct Leah Rudick Sun Oct 18, 7 pm Deadline Top 20 for 2026, HBO and Dropout credits, two million followers $37.80Tickets
18SunOct Leah Rudick Sun Oct 18, 9:30 pm Deadline Top 20 for 2026, HBO and Dropout credits, two million followers $37.80Tickets

Next week

4 shows

22ThuOct Benny Feldman Thu Oct 22, 7 pm & 9:30 pm One-liners about butterflies, frogs and such $20Tickets
23–24Fri–SatOct Alistair Ogden Fri Oct 23, 7 pm · Sat Oct 24, 7 pm One of Canada's top comedic talents — Comedy Bar's words. We agree. $28.00Tickets
23–24Fri–SatOct Adrienne Fish Fri Oct 23, 9:30 pm · Sat Oct 24, 9:30 pm Adrienne Fish brings big hair and even bigger energy to Laugh Lounge $24.99Tickets
25SunOct Couples Clownselling Sun Oct 25, 7:30 pm Sold-out Vancouver hit — comedians and their partners on stage $29.93Tickets

Coming up

7 shows

26MonOct Debra DiGiovanni Mon Oct 26, 7:30 pm Headline set in the speakeasy $33.00Tickets
29ThuOct Matt Wright Thu Oct 29, 8 pm Two-time Juno nominee, Canada's Got Talent, dry Newfoundland deadpan $24.99Tickets
30FriOct Ben Albert Fri Oct 30, 7 pm Ben Albert's Halloween weekend kickoff, first of three shows. $19.44Tickets
30FriOct Ben Albert - Late Show Fri Oct 30, 9:30 pm Headliner Ben Albert brings his wild night of big laughs to Ottawa for some intimate shows. Come watch this rising star! $19.44Tickets
31SatOct Ben Albert Sat Oct 31, 8 pm Headliner Ben Albert brings his wild night of big laughs to Ottawa for some intimate shows. Come watch this rising star! $19.44Tickets
12ThuNov Michael Yo Thu Nov 12, 7 pm Two-time Emmy nominee, AGT semi-finalist, Vegas residency headliner $35.75Tickets
21SatNov Drew Behm Sat Nov 21, 7 pm Stand-up headliner, one night only, doors an hour early. $24.99Tickets

Planning the night

Where61 York St, Ottawa, ByWard Market, downstairs. Stairs, no elevator. 19+ with valid photo ID unless the show says otherwise.

DoorsAn hour before showtime. Come early, get a good table, order dinner.

Food and drinksFull kitchen and bar, served at your seat all show long. See the menu

Tickets$19.44 to $37.80. HST, and some sellers’ fees, are added at checkout.

GroupsEight or more sit together with table service. Book a group

ParkingFree on-site parking after 5:30pm.

Is there comedy in Ottawa tonight?

Not at Laugh Lounge tonight. The next show is Girls Night on Tour, Fri Oct 16, 7 pm. Doors open an hour before showtime at 61 York St in the ByWard Market.

How much are comedy tickets in Ottawa?

Tickets at Laugh Lounge currently run from $19.44 to $37.80. Depending on the ticket seller, HST and fees may be added at checkout. Open mic nights are free.

Where is Laugh Lounge?

61 York St, Ottawa, in the ByWard Market, downstairs. Stairs and no elevator, so plan for that. Parking on site is free after 5:30pm, and the room is 19+ with valid photo ID unless a show says otherwise.

Can you eat dinner during the show?

Yes. Full food and drink menu served at your seat, all show long. Doors open an hour before showtime so you can come early and eat first. Tap your table lamp and a server appears.

Do you need to book ahead?

Weekend headliners regularly sell out, so yes for a Friday or Saturday. Groups of eight or more should book direct so you are seated together.

This week

Girls Night on Tour

Arthur Simeon

Leah Rudick

Leah Rudick

This week

Next week

Coming up

Planning the night