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It’s time for the top five comedy shows to see in Toronto in August 2025. Wondering what shows TOsketchfest is watching over the next 30 days? Consider this your comedy itinerary. After a day of summer sunshine, the best way to cool off is with a belly laugh. These shows will keep your cheeks sore from laughing!
Galen’s Grocer
August 14, 9:00pm
We elbowed our way into a ticket back in July (okay, we clicked fast), and now this sold-out, award-winning Toronto Fringe show is back for one night only! There’s a serial killer. There’s more than one CEO. There’s a sitcom so meta it might implode. Basically, it’s the best grocery store comedy-drama you never knew you needed.
Comedy Bar Danforth, Tickets & Info
Judge Mintz
August 18, 8:00pm
Think Judge Judy, but with more laughs and zero legal credibility. This improvised courtroom comedy is hosted by J.J. Greenberg & Brandon Craggs. Filled with appearances by Toronto’s top improv (and sketch) comedians, every show is one-of-a-kind. We caught it at Toronto Fringe, fell in love, and now it’s our monthly dose of courtroom chaos (without any legal repercussions). Guilty of delivering laughs? Absolutely. See you in court.
Comedy Bar Bloor, Tickets & Info
Literal Trash: A Comedy Experience
August 19, 8:00pm
Back in June we had the pleasure of attending an artist talk-back and got the behind-the-scenes scoop. And now we’re fully invested in Literal Trash’s delightful journey. We will be there this August to see the character Literal Trash brought to life. Comedy that existentially dives into self-doubt and belonging? Yes, please!
Tranzac Main Hall, Tickets & Info
Cam Wyllie’s Sketch Comedy Invitational
August 23, 7:00pm & 9:00pm
We’ve been waiting a whole year for another Cam Wyllie Sketch Comedy Invitational presented by Cam Wyllie. He’s the glue that binds sketch comedy together across North America, and honestly? We’d follow Cam Wyllie into battle. Or at least into a sketch show. With this double-show night, he brings us incredible sketch stylings from Sarah Bennett (Toronto, ON), Bicycle Jousting (St. John’s, NL), Big Ol’Mess (Denver, CO), Debit-Cash-Or-Credit (Toronto, ON), Sage Huston (Chicago, IL), and Cam Wyllie (Canada).
Factory Theatre Studio, Tickets & Info
Wednesday Night Live
August 27, 8:00pm
Who needs their sketch comedy live on a Saturday Night? Not us! There’s no better way to get through the week than with a laugh. Midweek blues? Not on our watch. We’re ending August with a laugh-loaded Wednesday. Your boss doesn’t need to know why you’re smiling Thursday morning.
Comedy Bar Bloor, Tickets & Info
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Take a Summer Comedy Road Trip
Pack your snacks and playlists because this summer road trip is worth it. Head out to Prince Edward County on August 22 (Stirling Festival Theatre) & August 23 (The Regent Theatre, Picton) to see A Perfectly Reasonable Night of Comedy! Step out of the house for an unforgettable evening with Peter Oldring and Pat Kelly (CBC Radio’s This is That) as they reunite with Carolyn Taylor (Baroness von Sketch Show). These comedy powerhouses come together for the first time since their early days at The Second City to deliver a delightfully absurd and wildly entertaining variety show.
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Thanks for checking out TOsketchfest’s Top 5 Comedy Shows to see in Toronto in August 2025. Like our picks? Let us know!
Have a show you would like us to know about? Contact info@torontosketchfest.com.
