Coming up at The Second City Toronto
Headliners and special shows, soonest first. Tap one for tickets.
- 100% Real HumanOct 18–21
- No Grown-Ups AllowedSat Oct 24
- Saturday Night DeadSun Oct 25
- What Was That: An Improvised Monster MovieWed Oct 28
- The BreakroomThu Oct 29
- Sleigh It Ain't SoNov 19–20
- Rudolph Runs WildNov 21–28
Regular nights: The Pitch (3 dates listed); Toronto Comedy All Stars (3 dates listed).
Sun Oct 18
- 7pmTickets
100% Real Human
The Second City Toronto · Mainstage Harbourfront
Second City's new Toronto revue: sketches, songs and improv, about 90 minutes
- 8pmTickets
Tue Oct 20
- 8pmTickets
100% Real Human
The Second City Toronto · Mainstage Harbourfront
Second City's new Toronto revue: sketches, songs and improv, about 90 minutes
Wed Oct 21
- 8pmTickets
100% Real Human
The Second City Toronto · Mainstage Harbourfront
Second City's new Toronto revue: sketches, songs and improv, about 90 minutes
Fri Oct 23
- 8pmTickets
Sat Oct 24
- 2pmTickets
No Grown-Ups Allowed
The Second City Toronto · Theatre '73 Harbourfront
Kids give the ideas and can get onstage
- 9pmTickets
Sun Oct 25
- 8pmTickets
Saturday Night Dead
The Second City Toronto · Theatre '73 Harbourfront
Halloween sketch show by Trash Panda Comedy, with a costume prize
Wed Oct 28
- 8:30pmTickets
What Was That: An Improvised Monster Movie
The Second City Toronto · John Candy Box Theatre Harbourfront
Thu Oct 29
- 4pmTickets
The Breakroom
The Second City Toronto · Theatre '73 Harbourfront
Sun Nov 1
- 8pmTickets
Sat Nov 7
- 9pmTickets
Thu Nov 19
- 4pm7pmTickets
Sleigh It Ain't So
The Second City Toronto · Theatre '73 Harbourfront
Holiday show drawn from the Second City archives
Fri Nov 20
- 8pmTickets
Sleigh It Ain't So
The Second City Toronto · Theatre '73 Harbourfront
Holiday show drawn from the Second City archives
Sat Nov 21
- 2pmTickets
Rudolph Runs Wild
The Second City Toronto · Mainstage Harbourfront
Family holiday show, 60 minutes; under-1s free on a lap
Sun Nov 22
- 2pmTickets
Rudolph Runs Wild
The Second City Toronto · Mainstage Harbourfront
Family holiday show, 60 minutes; under-1s free on a lap
Sat Nov 28
- 2pmTickets
Rudolph Runs Wild
The Second City Toronto · Mainstage Harbourfront
Family holiday show, 60 minutes; under-1s free on a lap
Sat Jan 2
- 8pmTickets
About The Second City Toronto
The Second City has been part of Toronto comedy since 1973, when it opened on Adelaide Street. Its most famous home was the Old Fire Hall on Lombard Street. Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Colin Mochrie, Gilda Radner and Mike Myers all performed for Second City Toronto.
Since late 2022 it has lived at One York Street on the waterfront, overlooking Love Park: its biggest space yet, at about 28,700 square feet.
Before you go
- There are three stages. The 244-seat Mainstage hosts the signature revue, the 170-seat Theatre '73 (named after the year it opened) hosts touring-company, stand-up and visiting shows, and the John Candy Box Theatre hosts student and indie shows.
- The current Mainstage revue, 100% Real Human, mixes sketches, original songs and improv, and runs about 90 minutes.
- Weekend afternoon family shows, like No Grown-Ups Allowed and the holiday show Rudolph Runs Wild, are among the few all-ages comedy options downtown. Babies under 12 months can sit free on a caregiver's lap at Rudolph Runs Wild.
- Some visiting shows are rated Mature, such as Toronto Comedy All Stars.
- There are three bars and an on-site restaurant, The Bentwood, so you can eat before the show.
Getting there
- Address: 1 York St, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, near Harbourfront and Union Station.
- General phone: 1-800-896-8120.
The Second City Toronto FAQ
Where is Second City Toronto now?
At One York Street, 3rd floor, by the waterfront. It moved there in late 2022.
Is Second City Toronto suitable for kids?
The weekend family shows are. Evening shows are aimed at adults, and some are rated Mature.
Is Second City stand-up or sketch?
Mainly sketch and improv, though Theatre '73 also hosts stand-up nights.
Facts on this page come from secondcity.com, torontolife.com. Show details come from the venue's own calendar.
More about comedy in Toronto
Quick answers for planning a night out in Toronto.
Are Toronto comedy prices in US or Canadian dollars?
Canadian dollars. Prices on this page are shown as C$ and taken from each club's site.
What's the cheapest comedy show in Toronto?
Comedy Bar's Studio shows cost C$13 and run almost every night. Big Giant Jam is C$8, and a few shows are free.
Where are Toronto's comedy clubs?
Comedy Bar has rooms in Bloor West and on the Danforth. Yuk Yuk's is on Richmond Street West in the Entertainment District. The Second City is at 1 York Street by the waterfront.
Is there comedy for kids in Toronto?
Yes. The Second City runs weekend afternoon family shows, including No Grown-Ups Allowed and, over the holidays, Rudolph Runs Wild. Use the Under 21 OK filter above.