MRG Live and Bruce Hills Entertainment are proud to present Rick Mercer’s Stand-Up for Canada Comedy Tour — a night of laughter, connection, and unapologetically Canadian comedy. This fall, iconic comedian Rick Mercer leads a coast-to-coast tour spotlighting homegrown talent and delivering a night of laughter, and national pride. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10AM local time via rickmercer.com.
Kicking off September 11, 2025 in Saskatoon, SK and wrapping October 19 in St. John’s, NL, the tour will stop in 21 cities nationwide, bringing together audiences for an unforgettable night of comedy. Joining Mercer on stage are three of Canada’s fastest-rising comedy stars: Juno Award winner Sophie Buddle, Juno-nominated Mayce Galoni, and the brilliantly talented Julie Kim.
At a time when the country needs it most, Mercer is ready to bring Canadians together with his signature wit, political commentary, and unifying voice — making this tour a must-see celebration of Canadian comedy and culture.
MRG Live and Bruce Hills Entertainment present:
Rick Mercer’s Stand-Up for Canada Comedy Tour
September 11, 2025 – Saskatoon, SK – TCU Place
September 12, 2025 – Regina, SK – Conexus Arts Centre
September 13, 2025 – Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
September 14, 2025 – Calgary, AB – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
September 17, 2025 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
September 18, 2025 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
September 19, 2025 – Victoria, BC – Royal Theatre
September 20, 2025 – Kelowna, BC – Prospera Place
September 21, 2025 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
September 23, 2025 – Kingston, ON – Kingston Grand Theatre
September 25, 2025 – Montreal, QC – L’Olympia
September 27, 2025 – Ottawa, ON – Southam Hall at National Arts Centre
September 28, 2025 – Thunder Bay, ON – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
October 1, 2025 – London, ON – Centennial Hall
October 2, 2025 – Kitchener, ON – Centre in the Square
October 3, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
October 4, 2025 – Hamilton, ON – FirstOntario Concert Hall
October 15, 2025 – Moncton, NB – Casino New Brunswick, Molson Canadian Centre
October 16, 2025 – Charlottetown, PEI – Sobey Family Theatre, Confederation Centre of the Arts
October 17, 2025 – Saint John, NB – Imperial Theatre
October 18, 2025 – Halifax, NS – Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
October 19, 2025 – St. John’s, NL – Arts & Culture Centre
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ABOUT RICK MERCER
Rick Mercer is a Canadian comedian, television personality, political satirist and author. He is best known for his work on the CBC Television comedy shows This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Made In Canada and Rick Mercer Report. He is the author of four books all of which have been national best sellers. Mercer has received nearly 30 Gemini Awards and Canadian Screen awards for his work on television. His CBC Television special Talking To Americans remains the highest rated Canadian comedy special ever with 2.7 million viewers.
Rick holds Honorary Doctorates from Memorial University, Laurentian University, University of British Columbia, McMaster University, Bishop’s University, Brock University and the University of Guelph. In 2014, he received Honorary Doctorates from the Royal Military Academy and from University of Western Ontario and York University.
He is on the board of directors of Historica Canada, an organization dedicated to promoting Canadian history, identity and citizenship. They are the “Heritage Minute” people.
He is a recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime achievement and in 2014 was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.
He is a native of St. John’s, Newfoundland.
ABOUT SOPHIE BUDDLE
Sophie Buddle is a stand-up, a TV writer, and a podcaster. She has appeared on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and on CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes as a correspondent and staff writer. She’s also been featured on CTV’s Roast Battle, JFL All Access, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and the Halifax Comedy Festival. She was a featured performer at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and in 2022 had the esteemed privilege of delivering the Canadian Keynote Address on Comedy. Sophie released her first album in 2019, Lil Bit Of Buddle, which won the 2020 Juno Award for Best Comedy Album of the Year, making her the first female comic to win that award. She released the album herself so you can find it on iTunes in the genre “easy listening”, which was a mistake, but it is easy to listen to, so it’s OK. Her podcast Obsessed with Sophie Buddle, which tackles people’s obsessions (from Beyoncé to American politics to checking if the door is locked to revenge) is currently available on Apple Podcasts. She is a three-time runner up (but fourth time’s the charm!) for Canada’s biggest stand-up contest, SiriusXM Top Comic, and can currently be seen headlining across the country.
ABOUT MAYCE GALONI
Mayce Galoni is a Los Angeles based stand-up comedian and writer. Originally from Hamilton, Ontario, Mayce started doing stand-up in dive bars on school nights when he was 15 years old. His laid-back style and clever writing has led him to perform at comedy clubs and festivals across North America. He has been seen on Just for Laughs Montreal, Hulu, Netflix is a Joke Fest, MTV, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, and he has a comedy special on Dry Bar Comedy. He has also been featured on Don’t Tell Comedy’s Secret Sets, and several of his clips from this appearance have amassed millions of views online.
His television work includes helping to create and star in BiteTV’s PrankYou, as well as being a staff writer and correspondent on 3 seasons of CBC’s This Hour has 22 Minutes.
Mayce’s album can be heard regularly on SiriusXM, and was nominated for Comedy Album of the Year at both the JUNOS and the Canadian Comedy Awards.
ABOUT JULIE KIM
Julie Kim is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and content creator. She is one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians. Julie recently completed a Canadian solo tour with multiple sold out shows. Julie previously toured across North America doing 40 theatre shows with Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah). She was a gala performer at the 2022 Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and headlined four sold-out solo shows at Just for Laughs Toronto in 2023. Over the past decade, Julie has performed at all the major Canadian comedy festivals including Just for Laughs Vancouver, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and Halifax Comedy Festival (with multiple televised performances). She tours internationally and made her debut at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Julie has also been regularly featured on CBC’s The Debaters.
Julie is also a Canadian Screen Award winning writer and producer. She has contributed to the writing rooms of Kim’s Convenience, Run the Burbs, and Still Standing. Julie was a producer and writer for Simu Liu (Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) as he hosted the 2022 and 2023 Juno Awards. Julie’s increasingly popular podcast, called Bothered, includes rant-worthy stories and experiences that are hilarious and relatable.
Julie’s mission is to spread happiness, lighten hearts, and unite through laughter. And no amount of mom-shaming will stop her.
ABOUT MRG LIVE
Bringing experiences to life for creators, fans, brands and partners.
MRG Live is a leading independent North American concert, large-scale event and entertainment production company. Founded in 2008, MRG Live has since become Canada’s largest concert and entertainment promotion company and expanded into the USA in 2020. The company produces over 1,000 events annually, servicing MRG’s nine owned, operated or programmed venues, and producing concerts and events across Canada and in key US and European markets ranging from clubs and theatres to arenas. Our strategic approach focuses on developing and growing artists and markets, while never forgetting the importance of the fan experience.
ABOUT BRUCE HILLS ENTERTAINMENT
Founded in 2025 by comedy industry veteran Bruce Hills, Bruce Hills Entertainment is driving a new era in live comedy—spearheading concert promotion across Canada and beyond, advising top global companies in the comedy and entertainment space, and producing world-class events that push the boundaries of the genre.
The company’s recent work reflects its bold vision, including strategic consulting for The Second City and the launch of its new venue in New York City to curating the comedy slate for the inaugural Departure Festival in Toronto—including a one night only concert by Dave Chappelle. Among its earliest productions was a sold out arena show featuring Kevin Hart at Montréal’s Bell Centre. The company is also co-promoting comedian Josh Johnson’s highly anticipated Canadian tour alongside MRG Live.
Prior to launching this venture, Hills spent 39 years leading Just For Laughs, overseeing its global English-language operations and expanding festivals to cities like Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver, Chicago and Sydney. Recognized as a pioneer in comedy, Hills played a key role in launching the careers of stars such as Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Wanda Sykes, Ronny Chieng, and Jimmy Fallon.
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