Emo Parsonson, an ex-shearing comedy maverick and father of three hailing from Wee Jasper. Is there anybody else in the world who can say that? No. Emo decided to give stand-up comedy a go after his shearing career didn’t work out and he hasn’t looked back, or has a bad back. He can never remember […]
Smith’s is host to Open Mic nights the 1st Sunday of each month. It is friendly and Bohemian. The perfect cozy place to try stand up comedy or watch your friends perform. The MC for November is Bill Makin, he has performed in various events in Canberra with great reviews, such as the Lolpol in […]
See some of Australia’s best alternative comics on the one line up as part of the Amazing Travelling Comedy Tour, in Canberra for one night only. Featuring award-winners and underground heroes, the tour is heading out this November to VIC, ACT and NSW. Performers: Matt Stewart (RAW Comedy winner, Do Go On podcast, ABC TV) […]
See some of Australia’s best alternative comics on the one line up as part of the Amazing Travelling Comedy Tour, in Goulburn for one night only. Featuring award-winners and underground heroes, the tour is heading out this November to VIC, ACT and NSW. Performers: Matt Stewart (RAW Comedy winner, Do Go On podcast, ABC TV) […]
Open Mic @ The Front is Canberra's oldest and most prestigious open mic. Known for its friendly crowds, the Front is the ideal spot for veterans to try out new material and for first timers to get up and have a crack. All with Free entry! If you would like to perform please email frontopenmic@gmail.com […]
A Shot & A Beer is sadly drawing to a close. Come and help us celebrate the good times with a stacked line up of the shows best m8s. This will be a huge show including local favourites including Greg Kimball, Harris Stuckey and more (to be announced in a suspenseful, gradual manner)!!!! […]
This month LolPol will be headlined by Anthony Tomic! Having performed in the past two Melbourne International Comedy Festivals as well as this year’s Canberra Comedy Festival, he’s really excited to put together a feature-length set instead of this incredibly awkward write-up. This is his third time at Polit, past shows have sold […]
Open Mic @ The Phoenix is Canberra’s most exciting open mic. With a $100 Bar Tab up for grabs and cheap drinks all round, its an easy decision for Wednesday shenanigans. $100 bar tab prize is awarded to the best comic as voted by the audience so bring your friends! Free entry, and newcomers are […]
Canberra Comedy Festival has a very special Christmas present for you! Join the festival’s best comedians as they get you into the festive spirit in an amazing show packed with comedy superstars. This 2 hour showcase event features some of the very best acts from the 2018 festival line-up, as well as other festival favourites! […]
Smith’s is host to Open Mic nights the 1st Sunday of each month. It is friendly and Bohemian. The perfect cozy place to try stand up comedy or watch your friends perform. The MC for December is Craig Harvey, he has performed in various events in Canberra with great reviews. Each person gets a five […]
December Comedy Club at The Civic Pub is our annual Christmas Special featuring a whole host of comedians doing short sets. This show is always a bunch of fun, so come along. The show will be hosted by Andrew Bensley, with short sets from Hamish Hudson, Josh Glass, Harris Stuckey, Greg Kimball, Emma Holland, Ellie Windred, Frances McNair, Danny Bensley, Chris Ryan, Emo Parsonson, […]
LAST ONE FOR 2017!! Open Mic @ The Phoenix is Canberra’s most exciting open mic. With a $100 Bar Tab up for grabs and cheap drinks all round, its an easy decision for Wednesday shenanigans. $100 bar tab prize is awarded to the best comic as voted by the audience so bring your friends! Free […]
Smith’s is host to Open Mic nights the 1st Sunday of each month. It is friendly and Bohemian. The perfect cozy place to try stand up comedy or watch your friends perform. The MC for January is Josh Glass, he has performed in various events in Canberra with great reviews, such as the Lolpol in Manuka, […]
Unfortunately this event had to be cancelled due to ongoing renovations at the venue.
The first Comedy Club at The Civic Pub back for 2018 features Ray Badran with supports. Ray Badran has been a regular on the Australian club and festival circuit for the past few years. In this time Ray has honed his performance skills and material and is now considered at the forefront of a new […]
Join us for a night of face-melting funnies as Canberra's spiciest stand-ups compete for your laughs, and dare we say, your love. Featuring Emma Holland (MC), Harris Stuckey, Bill Makin, Frances McNair and Josh Glass Tix available online or at the door - $10/$5 students https://www.trybooking.com/343608
The first headliner of 2018 is Frances McNair! Franky tore up the local scene over the past year and LolPol is thrilled to host her first feature-length set! Come and join for what will be a fun night of hilarious observations, story-telling, brutal honesty, and a load of charm. This show will […]
THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT If any more tickets become available, we will advise via the ComedyACT Facebook page HERE Tom Gleeson is returning to Canberra to headline the ANU Big Band Room on Saturday January 20. Tom is one of Australia's favourite comedians. You may have seen him on Hard Chat, Hard Quiz, Good News […]
First one for 2018/The Phoenix needs our help! The Phoenix has welcomed our monthly mic into its bar with open wings, and now it's time for us to help this baby bird stay a float (or keep soaring...I don't know animals.) Open Mic @ The Phoenix is Canberra’s most exciting open mic. With cheap drinks […]
Smith’s is host to Open Mic nights the 1st Sunday of each month. It is friendly and Bohemian. The perfect cozy place to try stand up comedy or watch your friends perform. The MC for February is Emma Holland, she has MC'd for various venues and events in Canberra with great reviews. Emma will be […]
