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Grindstone Comedy Festival
July 2, 2026 to July 12, 2026
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Grindstone Theatre
The Grindstone Comedy Festival is an annual stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy festival rooted in Edmonton and dedicated to showcasing Canadian talent.
As part of a non-profit organization, the festival exists to support artists, create opportunities, and connect audiences with both established and emerging voices in comedy. From acclaimed Canadian comedians like Jon Dore, Robby Hoffman, Graham Clark, Chris Locke, and Bruce McCulloch, to rising local artists from Edmonton and across Alberta, the festival brings together a diverse lineup in one shared spotlight.
Built by the community, for the community, the Grindstone Comedy Festival is where you discover your new favourite comedian.
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- Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Finals: King of the Hill Improv Competition
- Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Karaoke Thursdays
- Friday, July 3, 2026 at 7:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Magic Showcase
- Friday, July 3, 2026 at 9:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Best of the Fest Stand Up Showcase
- Friday, July 3, 2026 at 11:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Noah Brodeur has Friends
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Colour Me Comedy Presents
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7:00pm at The Orange Hub — The 11 O'clock Number Featuring Mitch Wood
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 9:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Weird Al Karaoke + Success 5000
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Director's Cut Improv
- Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 2:00pm at The Orange Hub — Danielle Smith's Drag Brunch
- Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 5:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Mixtape Showcase
- Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 7:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Improv Alumni Showcase
- Monday, July 6, 2026 at 7:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Improv Bucket Show
- Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 9:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Street Fest Presents Sharon Mahoney
- Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 7:00pm at — Buffet Infinity Screening and Q&A at Metro Cinema
- Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 7:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Clown Showcase with Katie Yoner
- Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 8:00pm at 8109 101 Street NW — Maki Happy Comedy Jam
- Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 9:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Sketch Showcase Featuring Bullskit
- Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Sterling Scott
- Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Ashwyn Singh Music and Crowd work Show
- Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Thursday Night Improv
- Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Sterling Scott
- Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Ashwyn Singh Music and Crowd work Show
- Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 9:00pm at — Underdog Comedy
- Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 9:00pm at — Underdog Comedy
- Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:00pm at 8109 101 Street NW — Canadian Allstars Showcase with Ben Bauce, Emily Woods and Amar Singh
- Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Shaun Majumder at the Howl & Roar Stage
- Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:00pm at 8109 101 Street NW — Canadian Allstars Showcase with Ben Bauce, Emily Woods and Amar Singh
- Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Shaun Majumder at the Howl & Roar Stage
- Friday, July 10, 2026 at 9:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — The Stand Up Show at GCF 2026: Amar Singh
- Friday, July 10, 2026 at 9:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Howl & Roar Showcase featuring Brittany Lyseng
- Friday, July 10, 2026 at 9:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — The Stand Up Show at GCF 2026: Amar Singh
- Friday, July 10, 2026 at 9:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Howl & Roar Showcase featuring Brittany Lyseng
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Industry Panel Discussion
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Industry Panel Discussion
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 7:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Dakota Ray Hebert at the Grindstone Theatre
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 7:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — K Trevor Wilson at the Howl & Roar Stage
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 7:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — Dakota Ray Hebert at the Grindstone Theatre
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 7:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — K Trevor Wilson at the Howl & Roar Stage
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 9:00pm at Grindstone Theatre — The 11 O'clock Number Featuring Rapid Fire Theatre's Off Book
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