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The Best Comedy Clubs in Toronto

The best comedy clubs in Toronto will have you rolling in the aisles. These are the places to see the newest up-and-coming talent in the city, or even try telling a few jokes yourself. Improv, open mics and stand-up are all celebrated at these venues, some of which also host workshops.

Here are the best comedy clubs in Toronto.


Comedy Bar
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Comedy Bar

Bloorcourt is home to this legendary basement comedy club with nightly shows from stand-up comedians and improv troupes. You can eat and drink in the theatre, plus they also offer workshops.

Second City
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Second City

This new Harbourfront location for this renowned club is the place to go if you want to see critically acclaimed comedy with a world-class reputation. It's also where to study if you want to put yourself through comedy boot camp with hopes to become a star.


Yuk Yuk's
3

Yuk Yuk's

This Entertainment District outpost of the international chain is a good place to go to see touring comics. It's also a major destination during Toronto's Just For Laughs Festival.

Comedy Bar East
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Comedy Bar East

Now there's not only one, but two locations of this famous club where you can get your laugh on, with the people behind the original spot opening up an equally popular Danforth East venue.


Social Capital Theatre
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Social Capital Theatre

Multiple floors of laughs can be found at this comedy club on the Danforth above a tavern, where improv reigns supreme. If you're the type that likes being called on for suggestions (especially after a few draft beers), check this place out.


Absolute Comedy
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Absolute Comedy

Professionals and amateurs mingle at this Yonge and Eglinton club, so it's a good place to go to get a feel for a range of comedy performers in one night.

Comedy Lab
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Comedy Lab

This may be one of the most popular dive bars in the Annex but it's also a comedy club known as Comedy Lab, which is actually minority-run and showcases the city's diverse talent.


The Corner
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The Corner

This Queen West comedy club takes inspiration from the Toronto tradition of Speaker's Corner for its name, and you'll still find people speaking their minds here.

Lead photo by

Jesse Milns at The Lab


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