They say, “laughter is the best medicine”. Unfortunately, laughter won’t cure the world of this pandemic. But having a good laugh can certainly act as a good distraction while we continue to deal with these difficult times. So how does watching one of the world’s most popular comedians live at Rogers Arena sound?
Just For Laughs announced their sixth JFL Northwest comedy festival for next year. 10 consecutive days of stand-up comedy will be coming your way, headlined by The Daily Show host Trevor Noah. This year, The Daily Show became the number 1 most engaging late-night show with over 118 million engage across different social media platforms.
The festival begins on February 17 of next year and wraps up with Noah’s performance on February 26. His appearance will be part of his “Back to Abnormal” tour, which couldn’t be a more fitting title to describe the world’s current state. With live entertainment such as concerts and sporting events returning this fall, hopefully things won’t be as “abnormal” by the time this comedy festival hits. It’ll be the South African comedian’s first Vancouver performance since his appearance at the same festival in 2018.
JUST ANNOUNCED! #JFLNW returns this winter from Feb 17-26! To kick things off we are serving up comedy megastar @TrevorNoah at @RogersArena on Sat, Feb 26. Sign up for our e-blast to receive the presale password: https://t.co/X79Qr9Ep9Z
Tickets go onsale this Friday at 10am PST! pic.twitter.com/omv4aUIbyv
— Just For Laughs VANCOUVER (@JFLVancouver) September 27, 2021
The full event will feature local, national, and international comedic talent in different Vancouver locations. Just For Laughs announced that there will be an update on additional guests for the festival in the coming months.
Noah has an extensive resume in addition to his hosting duties. He’s a writer, producer, actor, and of course, a stand-up comic. He has a clever, witty sense of humour, and his style of comedy has an emphasis on current events and political satire. In addition, Noah has received awards for his number 1 New York Times bestselling book Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, which has sold over 1 million copies since it was published in 2016.
He started his tour in London with two sold-out shows before adding 21 more shows across North America.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 1 at 10 am via ticketmaster.ca.