Just for Laughs announces One Night Out with Alan Cumming, filmed in Montreal to be released on Crave, CTV Comedy Channel

Montréal, November 3, 2025 – Just for Laughs today announced that One Night Out with Alan Cumming (previously announced as JFLGBTQ+ Gala Hosted by Alan Cumming) will release on Crave and CTV Comedy Channel in Canada. The special was filmed live in front of an audience on Saturday, July 26, 2025 during the Just for Laughs Montréal Festival. Release date to be announced.

Hosted by Alan Cumming, along with a stacked lineup of top comedic talent from around the world, the Gala features a curated mix of 2SLGBTQI+ stars and breakout voices from across the comedy spectrum. Taped live at Espace St-Denis, the show captures the electric energy, sharp writing, and international flair that have made JFL a premier comedy destination for fans and industry alike. Guests include Mae Martin, Sabrina Jalees, Jay Jurden, Tranna Wintour, Joe Dombrowski, Irene Tu, Dan Duvall and Sami Landri. Trevor Boris (Canada’s Drag Race) is the showrunner and an executive producer of One Night Out with Alan Cumming.

“We are so excited to bring the genius that is Alan Cumming to Canadians across the country. Our partnership with Bell Media allows us to share the energy, talent, and diversity of the Just For Laughs Festival with a national audience. These collaborations are essential in helping us amplify bold voices in comedy and make world-class performances accessible far beyond the live stage,” said Sylvain Parent-Bédard, President and CEO of Just For Laughs.

One Night Out with Alan Cumming joins previously announced TV productions, including Roast Battle Canada, Season 5, filmed during the Festival for CTV Comedy Channel and Crave.

For Bell Media, Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Rachel Ferguson is Production Executive, Original Programming; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Justin Stockman is Vice-President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media.

photo by Francis Hills

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