Two of Canada’s Juno-winning comedic titans, Jon Dore (CBC’s ‘Humour Resources’, The Jon Dore Television Show, & Conan) and Dave Merheje (‘I Love You Habibi’ Crave special, ‘Sometimes I Think About Dying’ [2024] & Hulu’s ‘Ramy’) are bringing laughs coast to coast, featuring top acts from across the country, brought to you by Comedy Here Often? & SiriusXM Comedy Club. Tour begins Fall 2024, so grab your tickets now at Live Nation for one of the funniest nights of your Canadian life!

Don’t miss these comedy all-stars as they return to Halifax and hit the stage at Casino Nova Scotia.

JOHN DORE

Named one of “10 comics to watch” by Variety Magazine, Ottawa-born comedian, host, and actor, Jon Dore is renowned for his offbeat humour and unique bait-and-switch style.

Winner of the 2023 Juno Award for Best Comedy Album, Dore is a favourite on the comedy club and festival circuit in Canada and the United States, enjoying sold-out runs at the Just For Laughs Festival’s in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, as well as festivals in Halifax, Winnipeg, Portland, and the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.

Jon’s television credits include guest starring role on CBS’ Emmy Award winning hit series, How I Met Your Mother, a lead role on ABC’s How to Live With Your Parents, and he currently stars in Amazon’s The Lake. He’s had multiple guest appearances on Conan, Baroness Von Sketch Show, @Midnight, Inside Amy Schumer and Hart of Dixie. His film credits include Corpse Tub, the indie films Gus, Stag, Teen Lust, and The Pickle Recipe.

Dore hosted four seasons of HBO Canada’s Funny as Hell, starred in his own award-winning ‘mockumentary’ series The Jon Dore Television Show on IFC and The Comedy Network, and has starred in the stand-up specials Comedy Central Presents…Jon Dore, Big Questions Huge Answers, Live At Gotham, and The Bonnaroo Experience and Mash Up. Currently, he can be seen as the host of The Stand Up Show with Jon Dore for Just For Laughs which airs on CTV Comedy.

DAVE MERHEJE

Dave Merheje is considered to be one of the most original standup voices on the comedy scene today. His multiple award-winning act has gained a loyal following across North America with his “no fear” approach on stage and a comedy style best described as aggressive in-your-face funny. Dave had his first comedy special air in Australia on ABC2. His second special “Good Friend Bad Grammar“ won the 2019 Juno Award for Comedy Album of the year. His third special “Beautifully Manic”, can be seen on Netflix as part of Comedians of the World, and his fourth special titled “I Love You Habibi” recently premiered on Crave TV and was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. Dave is a regular at the Just For Laughs Festivals, and has made multiple appearances at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, the Halifax Comedy Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in Australia, and tours clubs and theatres regularly.

Dave had his first comedy special air in Australia on ABC2, and has made appearances on Comedy Dave was a regular contributor on MTV Live, played Mr. Bechara on CBC’s Mr. D, and currently can be seen in the indy film Sometimes I Think About Dying opposite Daisy Ridley. Dave also co-stars in the critically acclaimed comedy series Ramy on Hulu and CraveTV.