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5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in April 2025

Spring into our picks for 5 Toronto comedy shows to see in April 2025.

Insiders Guide Part Four - TOsketchfest favourites share what they are excited to see in week two at TOsketchfest25

TSCF25 Insiders’ Guide – Part Four

Part Four: Our final (for real this time) edition of the TOsketchfest25 Insiders’ Guide.

Insiders Guide Part Three - TOsketchfest favourites share what they are excited to see at the festival

TSCF25 Insiders’ Guide – Part Three

Part Three: Our final edition of the TOsketchfest25 Insiders’ Guide.

Insiders Guide Part Two - TOsketchfest favourites share what they are excited to see at the festival

TSCF25 Insiders’ Guide – Part Two

Need MORE insider recommendations? Check out PART TWO of our TOsketchfest25 Insiders’ Guide.

Insiders Guide Part One - TOsketchfest favourites share what they are excited to see at the festival

TSCF25 Insiders’ Guide – Part One

Need some insider recommendations? We asked some TOsketchfest favourites and die-hard fans to share what they’re most excited about seeing at TOsketchfest25.

The 2025 Film Festival Round-Up

Check out the lineup for the 2025 TOsketchfest Film Festival presented by New Metric Media!

Meet the 2025 Festival Programming Committee

Big thanks to our 2025 live programming committee: Aurora Browne, Alia Rasul, Alessandra Vite, Ken Hall, and Tim Blair.

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5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in February 2025

Our picks for 5 Toronto comedy shows to see in February 2025. Beat those mid-winter blahs with these hilarious hook ups.

Learning + Fun: Marketing & Social Media 101

Leverage social media, newsletters, online listings, and PR to get more bums in seats!

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TOsketchfest25 Lineup Announcement

Join us March 5-16, 2025 and celebrate 20 years of TOsketchfest with the best live comedy in North America.

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TOsketchfest Recommeded Projects

We are excited to announce the projects recommended by TOsketchfest for The Ontario Arts Council’s Grants for Theatre Creators program.

 

Learning + Fun: Comedy Meets Funding

Jan 16 – 6PM ET: Looking for funding for your comedy project? Daniel Carter, Theatre Program Officer at OAC, provides an in-depth guide to navigating the Theatre Projects program (deadline: February 6, 2025).

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5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in January 2025

Here are TOsketchfest’s picks for Five Toronto Comedy Shows in January 2025, warm your soul and chase away those winter blues with laughter!

5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in December 2024

Here are some incredible Toronto comedy shows to check out in December, bringing belly laughs as warm as your coziest winter socks!

5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in November 2024

Here are some incredible comedy shows to check out in November as you as you soak in the fresh and brisk autumn vibes in Toronto!

5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in October 2024

Here are some incredible comedy shows to check out in October as you as you soak in the fresh and brisk autumn vibes in Toronto!

Learning and Fun Series header image. The event is a seminar on the topic What makes a great comedy festival submission. Images of each panelist listing the festival they represent: Paul Snepsts from TOsketchfest, Stef Curran from NL Sketch Fest, Josh Higham from Philly Sketchfest, and Carolyn Kelleher from Austin Sketch Fest. The webinar is scheduled for October 9th at 6pm.

Learning + Fun: Tips for Great Live Submissions

Oct 9 – 6PM ET: Get tips from a panel of festival programmers on what makes an excellent live comedy festival submission.

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2024 Sketch Comedy Project Fund Recipients

Meet the 2023 Sketch Comedy Project Fund recipients – propelling Toronto comedy creators toward the next step in their comedy careers.

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5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in September 2024

Here are some incredible comedy shows to check out in September as you transition into your cozy fall energy in Toronto!

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5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in August 2024

Here are some incredible comedy shows to check out in August while you soak up the final weeks of summer in the Toronto!