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The Winnipeg Comedy Festival tickets are on sale now

Six days, five TV galas, 35 shows at 10 different venues. You’ll be entertained by over 80 different comics.

Winnipeg Comedy Festival is back May 2 - 7, 2023

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Who's ready for some laughs? (Submitted by Winnipeg Comedy Festival)
 The Winnipeg Comedy Festival is here to entertain and make you laugh until you cry. The comedy festival runs May 2 to May 7 and features local and national talent. You can catch the shows live by attending one of the themed galas or laugh at home by streaming on CBC Gem. 

Five Themed Galas

This year, the festival is promoting five unique galas with fun themes. Kicking off the galas, Amanda Cordner hosts All the Feels on May 4 at 7:30 p.m. The other themes include The Root of All Evil; Thank You, Next; Spill It; and Squad Goals. The galas are hosted by recognized and adored Canadians like Jully Black and Adam Beach. The fun doesn't end here; there are over 35 shows for Winnipeggers to enjoy.

More Comedy

The Debaters is back for two nights on May 5 and May 6. Hosted by award-winning funnyman Steve Patterson, the popular show mixes facts with funny as comedians compete to win laughs and debate rounds. The engaging format is part stand-up, part quiz show and part comedy competition, with the live audience picking the winners.

Steve Patterson wears a Jets jersey in front of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the Forks. Text says: The Debaters May 5 & 6, 2023, Winnipeg.
The Debaters is live in Winnipeg May 5 & 6, 2023. (CBC)

Middle Raged is a red carpet televised comedy experience by Geri Hall and Gary Pearson. The sketch show focuses on what it's like to feel like you're running out of time. Hall and Pearson cover everything that comes with being middle (r)aged, like finances, relationships, and parenting. 

Gary Pearson and Geri Hall lay on a bed in plaid pajamas. Geri is blocking Gary from kissing her on the cheek. The right side of the image features details about the event.
The red carpet experience of Middle Raged is May 2 at 6 p.m. (Submitted by Winnipeg Comedy Festival )

See the Show

Avoid FOMO (fear of missing out) and grab tickets on the Winnipeg Comedy Festival Website. For those at home, all 2022 Winnipeg Comedy Fest episodes will be streaming free on CBC Gem starting March 24. You can watch the Comedy Fest Live on CBC Gem Premium. 

CBC Manitoba is a proud sponsor of the Winnipeg Comedy Festival.

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