KEY DATES

Key Dates for the 2026 Sydney Comedy Festival are as below:

– 1 October 2025 – Applications Open
– 15 October 2025 – First Round Show Announcements
– 19 December 2025 – Applications Close
– 4 February 2026 – All Applications Reviewed
– 4 March 2026 – Program Launch
– 11 March 2026 – 26for26 Promo Deal
– 1 April 2026 – April Fools Promo
– 2 April 2026– Final Production Info Due
– 20 April 2026 – Festival Opens!

Please note: all dates are subject to change without notice.

Click HERE to Download the 2026 Artist Info Kit