Shows and Events
Comedy Country returns with another season of laughs in Prince Edward County. Get ready for another full slate of hilarious shows, and comedy workshops to get locals trying comedy on for size. Big laughs in rural places since 2015. Welcome to Comedy Country!
Bruce McCulloch Stirling October 16
Comedy legend Bruce McCulloch debuts in Stirling for one night only! Dark Purple Slice features his trademark dark humour with a warm human heart at the centre.
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Bruce McCulloch Picton October 17
Bruce McCulloch (The Kids in the Hall) returns to Prince Edward County with his latest live show, Dark Purple Slice. PLUS – a County tradition… PEC’s own satirical newsdesk, The County Roundup!
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Big Laughs in Rural Places
Comedy Country is thrilled to return for our 12th season in 2026. We’ve got a stellar lineup of comedy experiences on tap that showcase Canada’s best comedy talent against the backdrop of Prince Edward County and the Bay of Quinte region.
2026 is kicking off with something to exercise YOUR funnybone:
The County Comedy Project
Ever wanted to give live comedy a try? The County Comedy Project is an eight week comedy boot camp where Prince Edward County’s own comedy duo Short Attention Spa guides a group through the process of working towards your first live comedy show.
Bruce McCulloch Returns
Famed founding member of The Kids in the Hall, Bruce McCulloch returns to Comedy Country with his brand new solo show. Dark Purple Slice is coming to Eastern Ontario for two performances: October 16 at Stirling Festival Theatre, and October 17 at The Regent Theatre in Picton.
Holiday Hijinks
Add some HA HA HAs to your HO HO HOs this merry season as The County’s comedy community closes out 2026 with a festive favourite live comedy variety show at Mt. Tabor Playhouse.
More announcements to come!
It’s gonna be another laugh-out-loud season with The County’s live comedy series, Comedy Country – Big Laughs in Rural Places.
Comedy Country is a special project of the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to promoting and supporting Canadian comedic talent. Please consider making a monthly, tax-deductible, charitable gift and help our organization celebrate 10 years of Comedy Country, and 20 years of The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival.
