John Mulaney and Fred Armisen announced for Vancouvers Great Outdoors Comedy Festival 2025 [Video]

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The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival has announced John Mulaney as the headliner for day two of its 2025 Vancouver edition. Mulaney, a three-time Emmy-winning comedian, writer, and actor, will be joined by Mike Birbiglia, Nick Kroll, and Fred Armisen for a night of top-tier comedy.

Fresh off hosting Saturday Night Live for a sixth time, Mulaney has a comedic resume that speaks for itself. Whether you know him from Kid Gorgeous, his spot-on take on “horse in a hospital” politics, or his beloved punchline about needing a child to host a chaotic diner party (“someone to ruin it”), he’s a master of turning the mundane observations into comedic gold.

The evening’s lineup also features Birbiglia, celebrated for his introspective, narrative-driven comedy; Kroll, known for his work on Big Mouth and The Kroll Show; and Armisen, a comedic staple known for Saturday …