Australia’s biggest weekend of outdoor comedy is back, taking to the main stage at Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour, with TWO massive action packed days, perfect for date night or for the whole family to enjoy. Click through on the above to grab all the details.
FAQs - GREAT LAUGH IN THE PARK + GALA ON THE GREEN
FAQs - GREAT LAUGH IN THE PARK + GALA ON THE GREEN
How do I get to Tumbalong Park?
Tumbalong Park is easy to get to by public transport or car!
Driving: Paid parking is available at First Parking Darling Quarter
Train: Tumbalong Park is a quick 10 min walk from Town Hall station.
Light Rail: Tumbalong park is a quick 6 min walk from Exhibition Centre Station
Will there be seating available?
There will be limited amounts of low-profile event furniture available throughout the site, however seats are not guaranteed for all patrons. We encourage you to bring a picnic blanket or low-profile camping chair (max seat height 21cm). There will also be picnic blankets available to purchase!
Can I bring my own chair?
Yes, you can bring low profile camping chairs, with a maximum seat height of 21cm. High back or full height camping chairs are not be permitted.
Can I bring outside drinks and snacks?
Food trucks are available on site, so please do not bring meals with you. Only empty bottles are allowed; you can refill your bottle inside at our water station. No coolers are permitted. No alcohol can be brought on site.
Where do I park my pram?
You can bring your pram with you into the park, please note there will be no dedicated pram parking area! All attendees will be responsible for the safety of their own belongings.
Does my baby need a ticket?
Children under the age of two do not require a ticket for entry.
Please note that Gala On The Green is recommended for audiences 15 and over, and performances will contain adult themes and coarse language.
Is the site wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the site is wheelchair accessible. Accessible bathrooms will be available, and there will be a designated accessible seating section.
Is smoking/vaping permitted on site?
No smoking or vaping is permitted on site.
Are pass outs permitted?
Yes, pass outs are permitted. Make sure to collect a wristband on the way out of the park to ensure that you are let back in.
Are pets allowed?
No pets are allowed in the park. Disability support animals are welcome.
How do I collect my free showbag?
A showbag is included in the below ticket types: Early Bird – Child (15 and under) inc. 1x showbag Child (15 and under) – Exclusive Early Bird Family of Four (2x Adults 2x Child) – Exclusive Early Bird Early Bird – Family of Four (2x Adults 2x Child) inc. 2x showbags
To collect your showbag, head to the Market of Comedic Delights (to the right of the main stage) and look for the showbag signs. Present your valid tickets, and give your name to the attendant. They will mark your name off the list, and give you your free showbag!
What happens if it rains?
The event will proceed in any weather up to and including light to moderate rain. Please bring a raincoat if rain is forecast, but do not bring an umbrella. If the event is cancelled due to dangerous weather conditions all ticket holders will be notified.
Great Laugh in the Park - Sunday 19 April
Great Laugh in the Park - Sunday 19 April
Pack the picnic rug. Bring the kids. We’ll deliver the laughs.
Great Laugh in the Park returns to Tumbalong Park this April with its own dedicated Sunday — the perfect way to finish the school holidays with a day of laughter and family fun.
Hosted by fan favourite Jimmy Rees, this vibrant outdoor event brings together live comedy, performances, interactive fun and plenty of surprises designed especially for kids. Families can enjoy circus acts, roaming entertainers, improv sessions and comedy workshops. Plus, kicking off the day is a special appearance from Bluey and Bingo in the Bluey Live Interactive Experience.
With food trucks, sweet treats and loads of space for kids to giggle and roam, it’s the ultimate stress-free family day out in the heart of the city.
What to expect:
Hosted by Jimmy Rees The Bluey Live Interactive Experience Wifi Wars (UK) Junkyard Beats MacShane & Delby – Whose Rhyme? (as seen on Britain’s Got Talent) Silly Stories Kids Comedy Gala Diver City (Matt Okine and Kristy Lee Peters) Kids Comedy Workshops Ollie Horn – Kids Can Heckle Tahir – the World’s Best Worst Magician Interactive Comedy Improv Circus Tent Roving Performers The Giggle Garden Food Trucks Free Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos Craft Activities
Special Early Bird Offer*
Adult tickets: $15 Kids tickets: $12 – (First 1000 kids tickets booked receive a complimentary showbag!) Family of Four (2 adults, 2 children): $42 – (*Early Bird includes 2 showbags!)
An incredible and affordable day of family-friendly entertainment in the heart of Sydney.
Make the last Sunday of the school holidays a memorable one.
KIDS COMEDY WORKSHOPS
Do you have a class clown in your family? Check out for our FREE Kids Workshops as part of the Great Laugh in the Park!
Kids from 5-13 come on down to the Darling Quarter Theatre and learn performance skills with the best in the biz! We have comedy workshops with silly games and joke writing, and freestyle rap workshops from MacShane (as seen on Britain’s Got Talent).
Date: Sunday April 19 Comedy Workshops: 12:45PM, 2:30PM
For one huge night, Tumbalong Park transforms into an open-air comedy spectacular as the Gala on the Green returns to the Sydney Comedy Festival.
Expect a massive outdoor stage, food and drinks, festival vibes and a stacked lineup of global and local comedy heavyweights performing under the city skyline.
Headlining the night is global comedy superstar Tiffany Haddish(Girl’s Trip, Saturday Night Live), appearing exclusively as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival.
Hosted by the spellbinding Guy Montgomery, the gala brings together an all-star lineup delivering huge laughs in one unforgettable night.
Bring your friends, grab a drink, enjoy incredible food truck eats and live music, and settle in for Sydney’s ultimate comedy celebration.
Lineup: Headlined by: Tiffany Haddish Hosted by: Guy Montgomery Live Music Finale: Donny Benet
Featuring: Hyprov (CAN) ft. Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) & Asad Mecci Wifi Wars (UK) Rhys Nicholson Matt Okine Anesti Danelis (CAN/GRE) Helen Bauer (UK) Glenn Moore (UK) Christopher Hall (US) Nikki Britton
Tickets: $49.90 each Exceptional value for a world-class night of comedy under the stars.
