Comedy ACT

Open Mic Comedy @ The Basement
2023-02-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-03-07 19:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Baso, 2 Cohen St, Belconnen, ACT, 2617, Australia
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 email Marky below.

The Durham Comedy Club - Open Mic
2023-03-09 20:30 - 22:30 | The Durham, Green Square, Kingston, ACT, 2604, Australia
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.

Queanbeyan Comedy Club - Open mic
2023-02-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Hotel Queanbeyan, 59 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan, NSW, 2620, Australia
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.

Open Mic @ Pot Belly
2023-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 | The Pot Belly Bar, Weedon Close, Belconnen, ACT, 2617, Australia
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.

Canberra Comedy Club featuring Kirsty Webeck
2023-08-12 20:30 - 22:30 | White Eagle Polish Club, 38 David Street, Turner, ACT, 2612, Australia
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’ Celebrity Letters and Numbers, The Weekly with Charlie Pickering, Question Everything, Just For Laughs, The Project and Today Extra.
​Her first stand up comedy special ‘Silver Linings’ was released on Paramount Plus in November 2022.
Venue: White Eagle Polish Club – David St, Turner
When: Saturday 12th August 7pm
Tickets: $25 plus $0.50 ticketing fee

Comedy ACT presents - Dilruk Jayasinha – Heart Stopper
2023-08-12 19:00 - 20:00 | White Eagle Polish Club, 38 David Street, Turner, ACT, 2612, Australia
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 the crowd’s energy like a consummate professional.” ★★★★ The Age
“He has an innate ability to make even the worst of the worst worth a hearty laugh.” ★★★★ Time Out

Venue: White Eagle Polish Club – David St, Turner
When: Saturday 12th August 7pm
Duration: 60 Minute show
Tickets: $35

Here is Dilruk at the Comedy All Stars at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival this year.

Canberra Comedy Club featuring Sarah Gaul
2023-07-15 20:30 - 22:30 | Big Band Room, Peter Karmel Building, Childers Street, Canberra City, ACT, 2600, Australia
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 Sarah has toured internationally and spent a year in New York where she made regular appearances at Gotham Comedy Club, Club Cumming, and Broadway Comedy Club. Sarah was a NSW state finalist in the RAW Comedy Competition, was a finalist in the International Cabaret Competition and has toured for Sydney Comedy Festival. This year Sarah was selected as part of a prestigious rising stars showcase at Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Sarah has appeared on TONIGHTLY WITH TOM BALLARD, and stars in viral web series ON THE FRINGE, which premiered at LA Comedy Festival. Sarah has a podcast CHRIS AND SARAH WEAR THE PANTS with fellow comic Chris Ryan, which is available everywhere you get podcasts.
Sarah will appear with local supports
Venue: Big Band Room
When: Saturday 15th July 7pm
Tickets: $25 plus $0.50 ticketing fee

Show will follow the 7pm show Ivan Aristeguieta – Citizen

Comedy ACT presents - Ivan Aristeguieta - Citizen
2023-07-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Big Band Room, Peter Karmel Building, Childers Street, Canberra City, ACT, 2600, Australia
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 latest Paramount+ TV special, book tickets now for one of the rising stars of Aussie comedy.
As seen on Have You Been Paying Attention?, Hughesy We Have A Problem and Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala.
‘Skilful timing, energised delivery and supreme likeability… near sublime routines could have come from Jerry Seinfeld. ★★★★’ Chortle (UK)
Venue: Big Band Room
When: Saturday 15th July 7pm
Tickets: $35 plus $0.50 ticketing fee

Here is Ivan at this years Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala

Gang Gang Comedy - Aidan Jones
2023-06-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Gang Gang, Frencham Place - Downer Shops, Downer, ACT, Australia
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 his clips being viewed over 1 million times across social media. He also hosts a weekly podcast ‘Still Not Drunk’ where he interviews comedians about their relationship with alcohol while they share an alcohol-free beer.
“Punchlines that will leave you laughing for days on end… this is what an extremely well-crafted comedy set looks like.” ★★★★★ Adelaide Advertiser
“One of the cleverest minds on the Aussie comedy circuit.” ★★★★½ The West Australian
“He’s a masterful storyteller… the warmest I’ve felt this festival.” ★★★★ The Age
Doors at 7pm for a 7:30pm show start.

Shad & Pete Save The World
2023-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Smith’s Alternative, 76 Alinga Street, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
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, Georgie Carroll, Dane Simpson and many more!
It’s loose, it’s boozy and absolutely anything can happen!
“Prepare to laugh like you never have.” ***** The Advertiser
“Supremely entertaining.” **** Theatre People
“The hour I spent with Shad & Pete was probably the hardest I’ve laughed at a show in 2022” Dilruk Jayasinha
