#FIRSTLOOK: JUST FOR LAUGHS PRESENT OLA DADA AND IVAN DECKER TOURS

Just For Laughs VANCOUVER is expanding beyond the festival stage with a new, year-round touring initiative across Western Canada. Beginning with two of Canada’s rising comedy stars, Ola Dada and Ivan Decker, the festival-backed tours bring Just For Laughs VANCOUVER’s comedy experience to audiences throughout the region.

Ola Dada is hitting the road beginning February 12 with his Coming To America tour, an exciting new hour of stand-up, building toward the live taping of his next comedy special at Just For Laughs VANCOUVER on February 20.

Ivan Decker kicks off his Million Dollar Comedy tour in Whistler in March, bringing his acclaimed stand-up to stages across Western Canada as part of this new programming.

“Just For Laughs has always been about championing great comedians at pivotal moments in their careers,” said Heather Wallace, Founding Partner and Festival Director of Just For Laughs VANCOUVER. “These tours with Ola and Ivan allow us to continue to support artists at that moment while reconnecting with audiences across Western Canada”

With these upcoming tours, Just For Laughs VANCOUVER reinforces its commitment to championing Canadian comedy while extending the festival’s reach beyond its annual dates. A year-round program designed to support artists and bring top-tier comedy to audiences across the region.

Ola Dada: Coming to America Tour Dates:
February 12 – Garneau Theatre, Edmonton
February 13 – The Grand, Calgary
February 14 – The Paramount Theatre, Kamloops
February 15 – Belfry Theatre, Victoria
February 16 – Mary Irwin Theatre, Kelowna
February 20 – Hollywood Theatre, Vancouver (Just For Laughs VANCOUVER)

Ivan Decker: Million Dollar Comedy Tour Dates:
March 21 – Maury Young Arts Centre, Whistler
June 11 – Mary Irwin Theatre, Kelowna
June 12 – McPherson Playhouse, Victoria
June 13 – The Paramount Theatre, Kamloops
*More dates to be announced

Ola Dada: Coming to America Tour is on sale now at https://jflvancouver.com/touring/.

Ivan Decker: Million Dollar Comedy Tour will be on sale Thursday, February 5 at 10AM https://jflvancouver.com/touring/.

For media opportunities with Ola Dada and Ivan Decker, please email press@touchwoodpr.com.

Just For Laughs VANCOUVER is proud to welcome its partners, Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, Destination Vancouver, SiriusXM Canada, B.C. Lottery Corporation, Stanley Park Brewing, NUTRL, Downtown Van, Vancouver Sun, The Province, DailyHive and Curiocity to its 10 Year celebration and 2026 events.

ABOUT JUST FOR LAUGHS VANCOUVER:
Just For Laughs VANCOUVER is one of Canada’s largest and most renowned comedy festivals, showcasing an extraordinary lineup of top-tier comedic talent from around the globe. Spanning multiple venues across the city, the festival brings Vancouver to life with a celebration of all things comedy. Over the years, Just For Laughs VANCOUVER has welcomed some of the biggest names in comedy, including Jerry Seinfeld, John Mulaney, Bill Burr, Trevor Noah, Hannah Gadsby, Marc Maron, The Office Ladies, Wanda Sykes, Margaret Cho, Maria Bamford, Ronny Chieng, and many more. In addition to hosting global megastars, the festival proudly fosters homegrown talent with its wildly popular curated series, Best of the West, shining a spotlight on the exceptional comedians emerging from Vancouver and beyond. With a legacy of unforgettable performances and a reputation for curating both established icons and rising stars, Just For Laughs VANCOUVER continues to solidify its place as a premier destination for comedy fans.

Just For Laughs VANCOUVER is a co-production between Just For Laughs and B.C. based company NorthWest Comedy. For more information, please visit jflvancouver.com/about-us.