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CANADA’S COMEDY LEGEND MARY WALSH TO HEADLINE THE CITY OF LAUGHS COMEDY FESTIVAL AND PRESENT  “THE MARY WALSH COMEDY AWARD”  
 
🎤 WANT TO PERFORM AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE? 🎤

CITY OF LAUGHS COMEDY FESTIVAL DARTMOUTH, NS | SEPT 24–27, 2026 CALLING ALL ATLANTIC CANADIAN COMEDIANS! Stand-Up • Sketch • Improv • "Fringy" Acts

We are scouting 18–24 of the funniest acts to take the stage in Downtown Dartmouth this fall. Our festival is 100% Canadian and dedicated to celebrating diverse voices.

📅 THE BATTLEGROUND Sept 24–26 (The Prelims): 18 comics perform across Dartmouth's coolest venues. The audience votes on who moves on! All 18 Comics will equally share 25% of the Ticket Sales for these events. Forecasted at approx.. $100-$150 per Comic😊  

Sept. 27 (The Finale): The top 6 face off at the Sanctuary Arts Centre. Each of these 6 will receive an additional $200 plus compete for the GRAND PRIZE

🏆 THE GRAND PRIZE The chosen (audience and judging panel) "Top Comic" wins the ultimate global launchpad: ✈️ Flight & Accommodations covered to Edinburgh, Scotland! 🎭 A sponsored spot at the legendary August 2027 Edinburgh Fringe Festival! 💰 (All 6 finalists walk away with $200 CAD cash!) ⏳ DEADLINE TO APPLY: AUG 31, 2026 Apply online:

COMPLETE APPLICATION BELOW

1. General Information

2. Social Media & Online Presence

3. Comedy Experience

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4. Video Sample

Please provide a link to a 5–10 minute unedited live performance.

Note: Applications without a video sample will not be considered.

5. Availability

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6. Technical Requirements

Do you have any special technical needs?

(e.g., music cues, props, slideshow, mic preference)

7. Additional Information

Anything else we should know?
(Accessibility needs, scheduling notes, content considerations, etc.)

8. Consent & Agreement

By submitting this application, you confirm that:

  • All information provided is accurate
  • You own the rights to your submitted video
  • You consent to being contacted by the festival
  • Submission does not guarantee selection