The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival enters its sixth consecutive year as one of North America’s premier destinations for live comedy, unveiling the first wave of headliners for the 2026 season across its open-air, multi-city format. Comedian, actor and global social media sensation Matt Rife will headline across all six GOCF weekends in Edmonton, Winnipeg, Halifax, Calgary, Spokane and Vancouver, bringing his magnetic stage presence, razor-sharp crowdwork and viral appeal to outdoor venues throughout the summer. Comedian, actor and television host Nikki Glaser will headline in Halifax, closing out the weekend alongside Fortune Feimster and Steph Tolev, with more 2026 lineup reveals to come. What sets the festival apart is its commitment to building community beyond the stage through The Great Outdoors Community Fund, which invests in local charities and organizations reflecting its three core pillars of Arts & Culture, Mental Health and Sustainability, ensuring each city stop sees meaningful support directed toward initiatives that strengthen local creative industries and foster inclusion.
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival 2026:
EDMONTON, AB | KINSMEN PARK | JULY 17-19
Friday, July 17 – TBA
Saturday, July 18 – Matt Rife & Friends
Sunday, July 19 – TBA
WINNIPEG, MB | ASSINIBOINE PARK | JULY 17-19
Friday, July 17 – TBA
Saturday, July 18 – TBA
Sunday, July 19 – Matt Rife & Friends
HALIFAX, NS | GARRISON GROUNDS | AUGUST 6-9
Thursday, August 6 – Matt Rife & Friends
Friday, August 7 – Matt Rife & Friends
Saturday, August 8 – TBA
Sunday, August 9 – Nikki Glaser, Fortune Feimster, Steph Tolev
CALGARY, AB | PRINCE’S ISLAND PARK | AUGUST 28-30
Friday, August 28 – Matt Rife & Friends
Saturday, August 29 – TBA
Sunday, August 30 – TBA
SPOKANE, WA | ONE SPOKANE STADIUM | AUGUST 28-30
Friday, August 28 – TBA
Saturday, August 29 – Matt Rife & Friends
Sunday, August 30 – TBA
VANCOUVER, BC | STANLEY PARK | AUGUST 28-30
Friday, August 28 – TBA
Saturday, August 29 – TBA
Sunday, August 30 – Matt Rife & Friends