Sydney is a city where you can find anything you want. And if you want to see some of the best comedians in the world then this is the place to be. You will find Sydney standup comedy events happening weekly at venues like The Comedy Store and Giant Dwarf Theatre, but there are also annual festivals that bring in huge crowds of people from all over Australia. If you are looking for something funny to do, then check out one of these events!
- SydCon Sydney Comic Con
SydCon is a three-day event that celebrates the best of pop culture. It is an event for fans and creators of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming.
SydCon is not just about comics though; it is also about video games and tabletop gaming, cosplay (costume play), webcomics and more!
The event highlights international comic creators as well as local talent. You will be able to see some of the biggest names from around the world in person as well as meet other fans who share your passion for comics or video games.
- The Comic’s Lounge
The Comic’s Lounge is a comedy club located in the heart of Surry Hills, Sydney. The venue has been open since 2012 and can hold up to 120 people at any given time. Adam Kay and Charlie Pickering run it.
Comedy At the Lounge: This is a regular comedy show that takes place every Wednesday at 10 pm. Past performers include Dave Hughes, Josh Thomas, and Ronny Chieng (who has also hosted the event).
Upstairs At the Lounge: This monthly event features some of Australia’s best up-and-coming comedians as well as established comedians from around the world like Sean Lock (UK), Alun Cochrane (Scotland), Jason Byrne (Ireland), Amy Schumer (US) and more!
- Sydney Fringe Comedy Festival
Sydney Fringe Festival is the largest Sydney standup comedy festival in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a platform for emerging and established comedians to highlight their talent, and it is held every year in March. The festival features over one hundred shows across the city, including improv, sketch comedy, stand-up and more.
- Sydney Comedy Festival Gala
The Sydney Comedy Festival Gala is the most prestigious event on the comedy festival calendar. It features the cream of Australia’s stand up, sketch and improv talent. This year’s Gala will be held at The Enmore Theatre on Saturday 28th April 2019 with tickets at $95 + booking fee.
- Big Laugh Out Comedy Festival
The Big Laugh Out Comedy Festival is a three-day comedy festival that is held at Sydney Town Hall and features some of Australia’s best comedians. Headliners include Tommy Little, Dave Callan and Tom Gleeson with many more hilarious acts on the bill.
The 2019 dates are May 10th – 12th so it is time to get those tickets booked before they sell out!
- Giant Dwarf Theatre
Giant Dwarf Theatre is a comedy venue in Sydney, Australia. It hosts stand-up shows, plays and other events that are all centered around the creation and enjoyment of comedy.
The theatre space was established in 1983 by Rosie Jones. It is located at 199 Cleveland Street and has been providing Sydney audiences with entertainment for over 30 years.
Giant Dwarf Theatre has become well known for their regular weekly shows featuring comedians such as Tom Walker and David O’Doherty.
Takeaway:
Standup comedy is a wonderful way to have fun, meet new friends and improve your public speaking skills. In addition to all of that, it is also a wonderful way to learn about the world around us. Do not miss any of these wonderful opportunities!
They say laughter is the best medicine and in this competitive world, we all need a good laugh. Sydney has some of the funniest standup comedy events that will make you smile. You can choose from any of these great shows when planning your next night out with friends or family!