Big Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and easily recognizable comedians working today. His laid-back style and dirty delivery are the signature marks of his comedy. Jay’s career spans two decades, starting in Philadelphia as a “comic’s comic” before rising mainstream fame in New York. Oakerson, co-hosts a weekly radio segment on Sirius XM 95, The Bonfire. On the screen he can be seen on This is Not Happening, Comedy Underground, Inside Amy Schumer and more. This year, he released his newest hour, Dog Belly on YouTube.

Big Jay Oakerson

Friday, February 23
Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance ticketing HERE

Saturday, February 24
Doors 9:00 pm | Show 9:30 pm Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance ticketing info HERE

*Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. All seating is General Admission.
*Advance tickets strongly recommended to ensure entry.
*Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes are n/a for this event.
*All tickets are sold directly by JFL Vancouver. Please direct all ticket inquiries to this form HERE

Back with the best in comedy, Just For Laughs VANCOUVER in association with SiriusXM Canada, returns with the festival bringing many of today’s biggest names in comedy to venues around Vancouver, running from February 15- 24, 2024. Western Canada’s biggest comedy festival hits stages and streets across the city for 10-hilarious-days of star-powered stand-up, podcasts, improv and sketch performances, alongside breakout comics you didn’t even know you loved!