The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival

The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival is one of the most fun live comedy events in Toronto, taking over the city every March with hilarious shows, big laughs, and late-night energy. Across multiple venues you’ll find live sketch, clown, musical comedy, characters, and more — all designed to give you a great night out.

TOsketchfest26 runs March 4–15, 2026 in Toronto, with festival events taking place at The Theatre Centre in Toronto's West Queen West neighbourhood and Comedy Bar Bloor in the Bloorcourt area. Browse the schedule to explore shows by date, venue, or style.

TOsketchfest is for anyone looking for a fun night out in Toronto this March — whether you’re a lifelong comedy fan or just want to experience live performance and big laughs. Most people come because they simply want something unforgettable to do, and leave with great stories to tell.

Not at all. If you enjoy smart, funny live comedy, TOsketchfest is a great place to start. Shows are designed to stand on their own, and no prior knowledge of sketch comedy is required. The only requirement is an appetite to laugh!

TOsketchfest presents a wide range of live comedy styles, including sketch comedy, clown, physical comedy, characters and solo sketch, musical comedy, comedy drag, and experimental or hybrid short-form theatre. If it's not stand-up or improv, but it's live, inspired and hilarious, TOsketchfest is its home. Programming includes ensemble shows, solo performers, established companies, and emerging voices, with an emphasis on originality, strong craft, and big laughs.

Absolutely. TOsketchfest is designed to be easy to jump into, whether you’re attending a single show or diving in with a festival pass. With performances spread across multiple days and venues, audiences can explore at their own pace.

No. TOsketchfest is created for general audiences who love live comedy, as well as artists and comedy-curious newcomers. While the festival actively supports comedy creators, most attendees come simply to laugh and enjoy great live shows.

While TOsketchfest is also a registered non-profit charity that supports comedy artists through workshops, training, and year-round opportunities, its main public experience each March is a lively festival of live comedy shows that are fun, accessible, and designed to be a great night out.

Every TOsketchfest show is curated to stand on its own. You can browse the schedule by date, venue, or comedy style, and start anywhere. If a show description sounds fun to you, it probably is.

Yes. You can purchase tickets to individual shows via the festival schedule, or choose from a range of festival passes that offer access to multiple performances and events. Pass options are ideal for audiences who want to explore more of what the festival has to offer.