It’s the final week of the festival for 2019 but we are showing no signs of slowing down! We have over 50 shows taking place at venues across Sydney to satisfy all your comedy needs.
We are going out with a bang and taking over Sydney Town Hall on Saturday, May 18 with 3 amazing shows to have you laugh the night away. This is your last chance to get your comedy fix for the year and tickets are selling fast!
Sydney Town Hall Takeover Sat 18 May
End of Festival Gala - 8pm
The End of Festival Gala features a top-secret line up of the festivals hottest acts. Seated in the dazzling Centennial Hall, this is your ticket to the last laugh of the festival.
Break Out Comedy Showcase - 7pm
Are you looking for the best new talent in comedy? The Break Out Showcase has seen the beginning of some of the best careers in comedy and this is your chance to see them all on one stage.
Comedy For Kids - 2pm
This sell out family hit brings together a variety line-up of the Festival’s funniest family-friendly acts for the very accessible price of just $5.
Factory Theatre
Late ‘N Live, Every Friday and Saturday night at 10:45!
Lovers of late night comedy, this one is for you. Late ‘n Live features a selection of Festival favourites performing back-to-back sets at the Factory Floor every Friday and Saturday night. The best thing about these shows is, you never know who might show up!
Best Of The Fest, Every Wednesday to Sunday night!
Our one hour showcase, hosted five nights a week across the Festival at the Factory Theatre Festival Hub! Bringing you a surprise line-up of the biggest and brightest international and local stars each night. Get a taste of the Festival at a bargain price.
Aaron Chen – Piss Off (Just kidding) – 15 – 19 May – SOLD OUT (Comedy Store Shows Added)
Beth McMullen – Girl, Schminterschnupted, 15 – 17 May
Cam Knight – Beast On a Leash, 15 – 19 May
Chris Radburn & Sean Woodland – Poking the Bear, 8 – 17 May
Demi Lardner – Factory Theatre, 15 – 19 May
Issy Phillips – ASMR Live, 15 – 17 May
Mickey D – “Can Do!”, 15 – 19 May
Nina Oyama – Nina Oyama Needs A Lift, 15 – 19 May
Patrick Gee – Double Cap Hoodie, 15 – 17 May
Reece Boyall – Unexpected Time of Learning, 15 – 17 May
Ruven Govender (RSA) – Brown Panther, 15 – 19 May
Seizure Kaiser – Cobra Kaiser, 15 – 17 May
The Stevenson Experience – Takes One To Know One, 15 – 19 May
Charity Werk – Community Service, 16 – 19 May
Cam Knight – Beast On a Leash, 15 – 19 May
Clare Cavanagh – Literally, 16 – 19 May
Double Denim – Adventure Show, 16 – 18 May
Emma Malik (UK) – If You Can’t Train It, Eat It, 16 – 19 May
Jay Pharoah (USA) – Live, 17 May
Matt Stewart – Bone Dry, 16 – 19 May
Mike Golstein (USA) – Fraud Complex, 16 – 19 May
Nick Capper – Pig In The City, 16 – 19 May
Demi Lardner & Tom Walker – We Musn’t, 17 – 18 May
Effie – Love Me Tinder, 18 May
Juliet Rae Timmerman – The Latest Show Of All Time, 17 – 18 May
Gareth Waugh (SCO) – Oh Boy…, 17 – 18 May
Jeromaia Detto – Canapes & Cocktails, 18 – 19 May
Splenda In The Carpet – The Reunion Tour, 18 – 19 May
The Phone Hacks – Live Podcast, 18 – 19 May
Enmore Theatre
Frocking Hilarious – Australia’s Funniest Women Raising Funds for ActionAid, 16 May
ActionAid Australia and the Sydney Comedy Festival are bringing together a line-up of Australia‘s funniest women - yes, all women! - to raise funds and support ActionAid‘s work on women‘s rights around the world.
Alice Fraser – Mythos, 16 – 19 May
Anthony Locascio – Unaccounted, 16 – 18 May
Becky Lucas – Um, Support Me?!, 16 – 17 May
Benny Darsow – Adlib, 16 – 17 May
Gerard McGowan – Only Getting funnier, 16-17 May
Lauren Pattison (UK) – Peachy, 16 – 19 May
Mitch Garling – Cat Daddy, 16 – 19 May
Nikki Osborne – Bad Barbie, 16 – 19 May
Oliver Twist – HUTU, 16 – 17 May
Steph Tisdel – Identity Steft, 16 – 19 May
Dave Hughes – Hairy, 17 May
Tommy Little – Self Diagnosed Genius, 17 May
Chris Ryan – Bogus, 18 – 19 May
Guy Williams (NZ) – Full Head Of Steam, 18 – 19 May
Shayne Hunter – Cognitive Dissident, 18 – 19 May
Lauren Bonner – Heartbreaker, 19 May
Comedy Store
Sydney Comedy Store Showcase – 15 – 18 May
We handpick the funniest and freshest acts of Sydney’s biggest annual comedy event, squeeze them into one hilarious line-up and deliver them to all corners of Sydney!
Aaron Chen – Piss Off (Just kidding) - 31 May & 8 Jun
Becky Lucas – Um, Support Me?!, 18 – 19 May
Matt Okine – the Hat Game, 16 – 18 May
The Concourse
Dave Hughes – Hairy, 18 May
Effie – Love Me Tinder, 17 May
Tommy Little – Self Diagnosed Genius, 18 May
Giant Dwarf
Jan Van De Stool – Parting The Red Curtain, 15 – 18 May
Nath Valvo – I’m Happy For You, 17 – 19 May