NEW FACES STAND UP - 2026

The Just For Laughs New Faces showcase is one of the most anticipated events in comedy, with a long-standing track record of launching comedy's biggest stars. Alumni include global icons like Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Ali Wong, Jo Koy, and Kumail Nanjiani, Saturday Night Live cast members like Jimmy Fallon, Pete Davidson, and Heidi Gardner, as well as Canadian Comedy Award winner DeAnne Smith, and Letterkenny's K. Trevor Wilson. Recent New Faces have been rising stars like Derrick Stroup, Leslie Liao, Marcello Hernandez, and Gianmarco Soresi, whose stand-up specials and clips has racked up millions of views online. The 2025 New Faces features 30 stand-up sets, plus 7-character sets — all presented as live performance showcases. These are the comics you'll be talking about for decades to come.