The Just for Laughs gala series is a cornerstone of the festival, bringing together world-class headliners and emerging comedy talent for an unforgettable evening of live stand-up. These galas are recorded at Théâtre Maisonneuve and uphold the festival's tradition of showcasing comedy at the highest level.
Headlining this edition is Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, widely regarded as one of the most popular and commercially successful stand-up comedians in the world. He has amassed over 2 billion YouTube views and more than 34.6 million social media followers, and was ranked the third highest-earning comedian of 2024 by Billboard.
Iglesias has been featured in The Hollywood Reporter's "Top 40 Comedy Players" alongside legends such as Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock, and has appeared on the cover of Variety's special comedy issue.
The show will be recorded for potential broadcast, and latecomers may be denied entry to ensure recording quality. The performance will be conducted in English.