April 2023
Comedy at The Front
Luxuriate in the clever world weaving of Dylan Holmes and bathe in the unmatched anecdotes and wordplay of Suma Iyer, as they support Canberra's Sarah Stewart as she headlines the April Comedy at the Front. Your MC Chris Marlton will guide you through the evening filled with large laughs and memorable moments. Grab your tickets fast. Doors open at 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start. Tickets $10 Buy Tickets
Find out more »June 2023
Shad & Pete Save The World
We all have problems - and who better to solve yours than two unqualified comedians? Got a problem that needs solving? Write it down, put it in the bucket on stage, and watch as Shad Wicka and Peter James solve your problems with a 100% success rate, with the help of some special guests. You never know who might show up... Past guests include: Stephen K. Amos (UK), Nick Cody, Becky Lucas, Dilruk Jayasinha, Luke Heggie, Akmal, Adam Ray (US), Mel Buttle, Nazeem Hussain,…
Find out more »Gang Gang Comedy – Aidan Jones
Gang Gang Comedy is back with the newly renovated Gang Gang Cafe ready to host some of the best comedians from around the country. This month we have rising star on the national scene Aidan Jones headlining, with local supports Suma Iyer, Sam Silla and Laura Johnston. MC for the evening will be Chris Marlton. Aidan Jones has featured on Triple J, ABC and Triple M, and his debut stand-up special 'Taco' was released worldwide on Amazon Prime in 2022, with…
Find out more »July 2023
Comedy ACT presents – Ivan Aristeguieta – Citizen
Winner Best Comedy Award (Weekly) 2023 Adelaide Fringe Winner Best Comedy Award 2022 Adelaide Fringe Nominee 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award for Most Outstanding Show Say "Hola" to Australia’s newest Aussie – Ivan Aristeguieta. This happy immigrant has just become one of us – crikey amigo! Now that he's added another passport to his citizenship collection, he doesn't know who the hell is he! Venezuelan is for dancing, Spanish is for cooking and Australian is for... giving it a red-hot go. Direct from his…
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Canberra Comedy Club featuring Sarah Gaul
We are back for July for a Saturday night Comedy Club at the Big Band Room, over at the ANU. Headlining is Sarah Gaul, with MC Trish Hurley and support acts Caitlin Maggs, Roland Bull and Felix McCarthy. Sarah Gaul is a musical comedian and the breakout star of Aussie feature film HOT MESS, which was selected for film festivals all over the world, nominated for AACTA and ADG Awards and picked up by Netflix and SBS. As a comedian…
Find out more »August 2023
Comedy ACT presents – Dilruk Jayasinha – Heart Stopper
In Hindi “dil” means heart and “ruk” means stop! While Dilruk isn’t Indian, “Heart Stopper” is an apt title for his brand-new hour of stand-up, given that last year, one of his arteries tried to hit the breaks on his heart. Spoiler alert: he survived. His new show is about setbacks, overcoming them and manscaping mishaps. Dilruk Jayasinha has filmed a stand-up special for Amazon Prime, appeared on Utopia, Celebrity MasterChef Australia and Have You Been Paying Attention? “He rode…
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Canberra Comedy Club featuring Kirsty Webeck
A special Saturday night Canberra Comedy Club featuring Kirsty Webeck, along with Sam Silla, Suma Iyer, Katrin Praseli and Ethan Kirk. Kirsty wins fans and hearts everywhere she goes with her upbeat and relatable brand of comedy that is often described as playful, light-hearted and fun. She’s secured a place as one of the busiest comedians in the country with regular appearances on TV and radio. Her TV appearances include Tonightly with Tom Ballard, Metrosexual, How To Stay Married, SBS'…
Find out more »October 2023
Contentious Comedy Debate
Get ready for a night at Contentious Character Winery with points made with the sharpest of wits. Watch punchline thrown after punchline. It is funny vs funny. After a sellout success in April, the Contentious Comedy Debate is back with the topic: Singles do it better than couples! We have assembled some ridiculously entertaining Canberra humorists who are going to slap each other silly with a scintillating turn of phrase. All for your enjoyment in this epic debate which will…
Find out more »November 2023
Women Like Us – Ellen Briggs and Mandy Nolan
Ellen Briggs and Mandy Nolan present Women Like Us: the combination of two of the country’s most respected women comics. Wil Anderson has called Nolan ‘Australia’s funniest non famous comedian’. Arj Barker is in awe of Briggs, he reckons ‘she’s in a league of her own.’ This touring show continues to evolve. If you’ve seen a Women Like Us show - this one they are bringing back to Canberra on November 11 is different. The women have found the ultimate…
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Gareth Reynolds – Legendgary
Gareth Reynolds: internationally touring stand-up comedian with a cat named Jose is making his LegendGary return to AUS this November! Gareth is best known for his work on the smash-hit podcast THE DOLLOP, where his brilliantly clever quips perfectly offset co-host Dave Anthony’s hilarious snark. Performing a very limited run of shows, don't miss your chance to hang with the legend that is Gareth Reynolds! Also appearing, local Canberra comedy legends Chris Ryan and Tom Gibson Venue: Big Band Room…
Find out more »December 2023
Queanbeyan Comedy Club – Open mic
The Queanbeyan Comedy Club presents Open Mic nights on the 1st Friday of the Month. If you're up for trying something new on a Friday and getting away from the rough and tumble of wild Friday nights why not pop in and come on up to the top for some laughs. Or maybe you're a natural performer and have just been waiting for an opportunity that's right for you.
Find out more »The Durham Comedy Club – Open Mic
The Durham Comedy Club open mic is a Monthly gig, held every 2nd Thursday of the Month with kick off at 8:30pm Free Entry. If you want to ensure you get a seat book at the Durham HERE If you are looking to sign up to perform, keep an eye out for sign up forms in the Facebook Group Stand-up Comedy in Canberra | Facebook or approach the room runner on the night to sign up for the next one.
Find out more »Open Mic Comedy @ The Basement
Get out and about to the Free Entry Open Mic Comedy night held at The Basement 2 Cohen Street Belconnen ACT on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Whether it’s to enjoy some great food from Chompy’s and watch, or you’re a seasoned professional looking to try out some new stuff, even if it’s your first time head on down and check it out. Doors at 7pm show starting at 7:30pm. If you wish to register to perform…
Find out more »Open Mic @ Pot Belly
Open Mic at the Pot Belly in Belconnen. Run on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Free Entry, come along and grab a drink and a laugh If you are looking to perform, email Marky from the link below.
Find out more »January 2024
Raw Comedy – ACT Heats
For the past 28 years, emerging comedians have gathered for a showdown of wits in this nation’s most extensive and esteemed open – mic comedy competition. This year is no different, get ready to witness the rise of the next wave of comedy legends as they take the stage in the quest to find the ultimate ‘hidden gem’ of the comedy world. Don’t miss out on experiencing our talented competitors in peak condition as they engage in an hilarious battle…
Find out more »February 2024
Canberra Comedy Club featuring Hamish Hudson and Tom Gibson
The Canberra Comedy Club returns for 2024 at the coolest new bar in Canberra, Fun Time Pony in the City with headliner Hamish Hudson and MC Tom Gibson. Hamish Hudson is known for his sharp wit and bent views on Australian life. As one the country’s top musical comedians, he has the ability to take you on a delightful journey from world class song writing to the cheekier-side of profanities. Hamish's music is clever, simple, poignant and everything non-pc, leaving…
Find out more »Collector Comedy – 17 Feb 2024
A fantastic line-up of stand-up comedy in The Kimberley at the historic Bushranger Hotel in Collector, featuring some of Canberra's finest and funniest acts - Tom Gibson, Chris Ryan, Jeremy Smith and Caitlin Maggs. Tom Gibson - Tom Gibson is a comedian with a wide range of experience in a number of creative fields. He possesses very few practical skills, which may be a result of avoiding non-creative activities his whole life or just because he spends so much of…
Find out more »March 2024
Free Comedy at Kambri Amphitheatre
Free Friday after work/uni comedy show at the ANU Kambri Amphitheatre on Friday 1 March, featuring Daniel Muggleton, Jenny Tian, Laura Johnston, Jeff Shen and Charlie Thomson. No reserved seating, but booking a ticket helps us to get an idea of numbers of attendees which helps us in managing the event. If you get in early enough, you might be able to snag a spot to watch the show from the balcony of Badger & Co and enjoy a drink…
Find out more »Canberra Comedy Festival 2024
Canberra Comedy Festival is back for 2024! Canberra Comedy Festival is looking forward to sharing some great comedy shows with you. Featuring the Gala, Jimeoin, Wil Anderson, Melanie Bracewell, Daniel Connell, Lizzy Hoo, Luke Heggie and loads more.
Find out more »April 2024
Canberra Comedy Club featuring Bob Franklin
The Canberra Comedy Club now located the coolest new bar in Canberra, Fun Time Pony in the City. April welcomes the amazing Bob Franklin to headline Bob Franklin is an award-winning stand-up comic, writer, director and actor. He has been twice nominated for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Most Outstanding Show Award and has won the MICF Piece of Wood Award, the Sunday Age Best Comedy Show of the Year Award and the Melbourne Fringe Best Comedy Award. His television…
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