About

Originating in 2005 to humble beginnings, the Sydney Comedy Festival has become Sydney’s largest annual comedy event. Every April and May, hundreds of the best comedians from Australia and beyond take to stages across Sydney for a massive month of comedy, followed by a national Showcase Tour from May to December.

The Festival kicks off in grand style with lavish gala events: the Sydney Comedy Festival Gala featuring in venues all across the city. Some of the most recent hosts of the night of nights include the Sydney Opera House, Enmore Theatre, The Concourse Chatswood, Performing Arts Centre Sutherland and Riverside Theatres in Parramatta and the State Theatre.

The Festival program features performances from the finest Australian acts, the biggest international stars and the most promising emerging talent offering up everything from stand up to sketch, satire, impro, musical, absurdist, theatre, magic and kids comedy.