Moroccan comedian Gad Elmaleh celebrates 30 years with Montreal homecoming show

Moroccan-Canadian comedian Gad Elmaleh is feeling nostalgic as he prepares for his upcoming show in Montreal. In 1994, he performed his first show in the city for a small audience of 40 people, including 30 family members.

This December, 30 years later, Elmaleh will return to Montreal to headline his new show, «Lui-Même», at the Centre Bell. The multi-purpose arena, formerly known as Molson Centre, will host the comedian for a performance expected to draw a crowd of 10,000.

Le 10 décembre 1994, je jouais mon tout premier spectacle pour la première fois à Montréal devant 40 personnes dont 30 de ma famille;))
30 années plus tard (jour pour jour), je reviens là où tout a commencé pour fêter ça devant 10 000 personnes.
Avec fierté, joie et surtout… pic.twitter.com/sRGveMGPBQ

— GAD (@gadelmaleh) September 25, 2024

Elmaleh expressed his gratitude and excitement for this milestone in his career, sharing his journey from a small-time comedian to a beloved performer with a dedicated fanbase.

«I'm back where it all began, with pride, joy and, above all, gratitude», he said Wednesday on X, announcing his upcoming show.