Maria Bamford brings her wildly inventive, deeply personal comedy to Spatz Theatre—this is the kind of fearless, experimental stand-up that sticks with you long after.
Outback Presents is excited to announce that Maria Bamford , one of the most innovative and critically acclaimed comedians of her generation, is bringing her deeply personal and wildly inventive stand-up comedy to Halifax for one night only this December . Maria will perform live at the Spatz Theatre on December 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM.
Revered for her fearless, experimental, and emotionally honest comedy, Maria Bamford has built a singular career transforming conversations around mental health into performances that are hilarious, vulnerable, and profoundly human. Her work has earned widespread critical acclaim for its originality and emotional intelligence, cementing her status as one of the most important voices in modern comedy.
A true trailblazer in stand-up, Maria was the first female comic to record two half-hour Comedy Central Presents specials and starred alongside Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis, and Brian Posehn in the influential stand-up collective The Comedians of Comedy. She also created and starred in the cult-hit web series The Maria Bamford Show, famously playing every character herself.
Beyond stand-up, Maria is one of the most recognizable voices in animation, with credits including Big Mouth, Human Resources, Bob's Burgers, BoJack Horseman, Adventure Time, and WordGirl, among many others. On-screen, she appeared as DeBrie Bardeaux on Arrested Development and has held recurring roles on Everything's Gonna Be Okay, Flatbush Misdemeanors, and Fresh Off the Boat.
These newly announced Ontario dates join Maria's previously announced Canadian performances in Victoria , Calgary , and Edmonton , which are all currently on sale now !
Don't miss the chance to see one of comedy's most original and influential performers live on stage during her 2026 Canadian tour. Tickets go on sale for the public on Friday, June 5 at 10 AM local on mariabamford.com !
