Underground Comedy Club
Underground Comedy brings its award-winning stand-up showcase to The Platinum Room at Elements Casino Victoria for a night of top-tier Canadian comedy on Friday, May 22, 2026, featuring Jon Gagnon, Nikki Wright, and Ola Dada.
Named Golden Owl Winner (x2) and Best of Vancouver (2025) , Underground Comedy has become one of British Columbia’s premier comedy productions, known for delivering unforgettable live shows featuring some of the best comedians working today.
Featured Comedians
Closing Act: Ola Dada
Ola Dada is a Nigerian-born comedian who recently hosted the 2025 JUNO Awards for Comedy Album of the Year, further cementing his place as a rising star in Canadian comedy. Ola first gained national attention as a runner-up in the Canada-wide SiriusXM Top Comic Competition, later solidifying his talent as a semifinalist on Canada’s Got Talent . He has since performed at prestigious festivals, including Just For Laughs in Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto, where he headlined his own show.
Feature Act: John Gagnon
A Vancouver-based stand-up comedian known for his sharp observational comedy and quick crowd work. A regular headliner across Canada, Jon has built a reputation for delivering high-energy performances with a relaxed, confident stage presence, blending clever storytelling with brutally honest takes on everyday life. Whether performing in comedy clubs, theatres, or small-town bars, Jon’s fast wit and easygoing style make every show feel spontaneous, unpredictable, and unique.
Host: Niki Wright
Known for her sharp storytelling, playful honesty, and offbeat observations about modern life. She has built a reputation on stages across British Columbia for her warm stage presence, quick wit, and clever punchlines. Her comedy blends self-deprecating humour with sharp social observations, touching on relationships, identity, everyday absurdities, and the strange situations life inevitably throws at us. Whether performing in intimate clubs, independent comedy shows, or festival lineups, Wright brings a relaxed confidence that makes audiences feel like they’re in on the joke.
Tickets
Tickets available for $31.95 plus applicable taxes and fees via Underground Comedy Club.
Limited seating available.
MUST BE 19+. MUST PRESENT GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID TO ENTER THE VENUE.
The Platinum Room
Elements Casino Victoria
Doors Open
6PM
Begins at 7PM