El Jaguar is returning to Canberra after his sell out show at the Civic Pub. Join former WWF masked Mexican wrestler El Jaguar for a high energy, highly interactive evening of spontaneous fiesta making. "A rip roaring show of immense proportions"-theatreview Night will be hosted by Emo Parsonson with supports Tom Gibson, Nick Smith and […]
Andrew Bensley has been pottering about the Canberra comedy scene for a year and a half, delivering half-baked premises and awkward punchlines with aplomb. Come hang out and watch him fumble through 30 minutes stand up and then buy him a beer please, he's very hard up for cash at the moment. Supported by the […]
December Comedy Club at The Civic Pub is our regular Christmas Special. The show will feature host Marty Bright (Sydney) and a massive line-up featuring 12 of our favourite comedians including Emo Parsonson, Jay Sullivan, Hamish Hudson, Chris Ryan, Eddy Nelson, Tony Brennan, David Graham, Greg Kimball, Harris Stuckey, Danny Bensley and Charlie McCann […]
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 2016 festival line-up. Don’t wait until March 2016 to […]
Open Mic @ the Front is Canberra's oldest and most prestigious open mic. Come along for a night of fantastic laughs, free entry, anyone can have a go!
Who knows what 2016 will bring, but one thing is for sure the final show of 2015 will be cracker with Canberra lads made good - The Stevenson Experience. Benjamin and James Stevenson are identical twin brothers who combine to form the musical comedy duo The Stevenson Experience. They have placed in the Grand […]
A staple of the Canberra comedy scene for the past four years, Simon Bower is the annoying little brother you never had. He giggles at his own jokes, he's bad at girls and he's writing this bio in third-person like a pretentious ass. But he's also disarmingly honest and willing to tell very embarrassing stories […]
Sold Out Comedian Tony Martin from The Late Show, Martin/Molloy and Get This in his first proper stand-up show in ages. Fresh from a sold-out season at The Melbourne Fringe don’t miss this special event – One night only! “Fantastically funny” – Crikey.com “Utterly hilarious” – Squirrel Comedy “Lanky and personable” – The […]
Open Mic @ the Front is Canberra's oldest and most prestigious open mic. A relaxed atmosphere that is friendly to first timers and veteran's alike - it's always a good night out. If you want to get up, come a bit earlier and talk to the MC. Free entry! Usually on the second Tuesday of every month, the Front […]
Join Anthony for his first ever headline set as he explores humanity from a variety of angles, none of them straight on. If you’re after an emotional rollercoaster that only a passive-aggressive, self-deprecating captain can steer; Anthony also drives for Über.
This show is now sold out. Tom is in every Aussie comedian's Top 5. A true master of the craft, he remarkably gets better each year, a phenomena that ensures other comics sneak in the back of his always sold out shows. He's performed at every major comedy festival in the world, been twice nominated […]
Returning in February 2016, Comedy Club at The Civic Pub is Canberra's longest running regular comedy club night and features a huge line-up of acts. The 3 February show will be hosted by Nick Smith, and feature sets from top locals Tom Gibson, Emo Parsonson, Chris Ryan, David Graham, Craig Harvey and Cy Fahey, as well […]
Combine your Sunday session with a giggle session at the Duxton's open mic. Literally anyone can get up, February is too early to give up on your new year's resolutions. The open mic even offers prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd so you can't lose!* FREE ENTRY! Show starts at 8, get there at 7:30 […]
The Front is Canberra's oldest and most prestigious open mic. Known for attracting friendly crowds, it's a great environment for both newcomers as well as old hands. Free entry - if you would like to have a go, come a bit earlier and speak to the MC, the hilarious Chris Ryan!
Come witness history as we break ground on Canberra's newest comedy room. Laugh at the Gods will feature 15 minute sets from four of Canberra's finest stand-ups: Danny Bensley, Harris Stuckey, Greg Kimball, and Josh Glass all hosted by Anthony Tomic all for just $5 at the door.
You might just know them as local comedians but come March, these small fry are off to tackle the big smoke as the 5:30 Show, about to begin their 4th successful run at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival as Canberra's primary comedy export. One night only! Featuring the Knights in White Satin: Harris Stuckey, Andrew […]
Award-winning British comedian Jeff Green has become a well known face and voice on Australian TV and radio since arriving for his first Melbourne International Comedy Festival performance here in 1996. Jeff is returning to Canberra to headline the Uni Pub on the 19th of Feb. “One of the greats of pure laugh-out-loud comedy” Herald […]
Since bursting onto the Sydney Comedy scene in 2010, Andrew Barnett has established himself as a crowd favourite in Comedy rooms throughout Sydney and across the country. He has supported some of the finest international and local acts including Dom Irrera (USA), Ian Bagg (Can) and Akmal Saleh. Andrew has a relaxed, affable style which […]
Inspired by George Selth Coppin, a comedian and theatre performer, enjoy a night of giggles in the NGA Sculpture Garden, presented in partnership by the Canberra Comedy Festival and the National Gallery of Australia. Join ex-shearing comedy maverick and father of three, Emo Parsonson, hailing from Wee Jasper, as he hosts a line-up of great comedic talent including […]
Hannah Gadsby is one of Australia’s most distinctive comic performers. A story teller par excellence with a joke rate that most dads at a family BBQ would envy, Hannah is guaranteed to tickle your humour fancy, if not split your sides, as she takes you on an unforgettable journey through her unusual brain. Her droll […]
