The First Laughs Are Here! Sydney Comedy Festival 2027 Reveals Its First Acts
14 October 2026 | Festival Buzz
The countdown is officially on! Sydney Comedy Festival returns from 12 April – 16 May 2027, and we’re kicking things off with our first round of comedians, two spectacular Festival Galas and plenty more surprises still to come.
First up: Meet the comedians!
We’re starting strong, with a stellar mix of international favourites, homegrown legends and some of the sharpest voices in comedy.
Denise Scott, Jimeoin, Connor Burns, Marc Lottering, Daniel Muggleton, Lewis Garnham, Luke Heggie and 100% Scottish Comedy are among the first names joining the 2027 line-up.
From razor-sharp observations and deadpan humour to international comedy favourites, there’s already plenty to get excited about.
Two spectacular Festival Galas!
Not sure where to start? The Sydney Comedy Festival Galas are the perfect introduction to the Festival, bringing together an extraordinary mix of comedy talent for one unforgettable night.
Featuring established stars, Festival favourites, exciting newcomers and a few surprises, each Gala offers a taste of the Festival’s best on some of Sydney’s most iconic stages.
Sydney Comedy Festival Gala — Enmore Theatre
Monday 19 April 2027
Sydney Comedy Festival Gala — Sydney Opera House
Sunday 25 April 2027
And we’re only getting started…
This is just the first taste of what’s coming to Sydney Comedy Festival 2027.
With hundreds more comedians still to be revealed, we’ll be announcing fresh additions to the program every month as we count down to April.
Keep an eye on Festival Buzz for the latest announcements, news and everything you need to make the most of the Festival.
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