Grindstone Comedy Festival
Grindstone Theatre's fourth annual stand-up, sketch, and improv comedy festival will be bringing both national performers and rising local talent together under Edmonton’s spotlight. This inclusive 4 day in-and-outdoor festival is spread across West Ritchie, Old Strathcona and the French Quarter. Sit back and enjoy the stand-up stand-off competition, open mic parties, and much more during the ultimate festival for your funny bone!
Featuring performances from major Canadian comedy headliners such as Scott Thompson as Buddy Cole (Kids In The Hall), Nikki Payne (Much Music’s “Video on Trial”, NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”), Neema Naz (@neemanaz on TikTok), Ken Hall (Umbrella Academy, Canadian Comedy Award Winner), and Jarrett Campbell (JFL, Juno Nominee, Roast Battle Canada ), each will have local comedians opening and hosting their shows.