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Supported by Killer local comics
EVERY TUE NIGHT FROM
8 JAN @ 8PM
World class comedy is coming to the Inner West every Tuesday night at the Enmore Comedy Club.
Throw back a drink and laugh yourself silly with a rotating line up of some of the greatest comedians f Read more
23, 24 & 25 APR @ 7.30PM
Foil, Arms and Hog are on their way to Australia for their very first time. Read more
23 & 24 APR @ 9PM
Watson – sporting a cupboard full of UK awards, a famously high joke-rate and a lightning-fast metabolism – makes his Read more
24, 26 - 28 APR
He traded Brekky radio for a comedy career in LA and has just performed to a sold-out crowd at New York’s Madison Squ Read more
24, 26 - 28 APR
Critically acclaimed comedian and host of Viceland’s Hate Thy Neighbour, Jamali Maddix is embarking on his first wo Read more
24 & 26 APR @ 9:30PM
I know what you’re thinking, ‘geez Ruby Rose has put on weight’ – but no, that’s actually small time comedian Read more
WED 24 APR @ 9:30PM
Pack your bright beach bag, buy an octopus costume from Spotlight and reserve at LEAST 60 minutes worth of oxygen in th Read more
THU 25 APR @ 7:30PM
Join stand-up comedian, poet, improviser, and TV stalwart Phill Jupitus for over an hour of tales, laughs and diversion Read more
26 - 28 APR
As seen and heard on SBS’s RAW Comedy, ABC’s Comedy Bites and triple j’s Good Az Friday. Read more
26 - 28 APR, 1 - 19 MAY
Our one hour showcase, hosted five nights a week across the Festival at the Factory Theatre Festival Hub! Read more
26 - 28 APR
Three comics just doing stand up. Over 60 years experience between us. Read more
26 - 28 APR
Melanie Bracewell insists she came up with this show’s title before Lorde’s new album came out. Read more
26 - 27 APR
One time I bought a lasagne from the supermarket, heated it up in the oven and ate a bit of it and it wasn’t very nice Read more
26 - 28 APR
In boxing, the only thing more powerful than sibling rivalry is brotherly love. Read more
26 - 28 APR
This show is Jeeves’ formal apology to everyone who identifies as an introvert.
He also apologises to all who those Read more
26 - 28 APR
This show is soooooo not about fit-baws! Read more
FRI 26 APR @ 9:15PM
Indian stand-up comedy and YouTube superstar Kanan Gill is coming to Australia for the very first time with his Read more
26-28 APR
Put that wig in your broth and stir it!
Straight from a sold out run at the Sydney Fringe Festival, Rachael and Lau Read more
26 - 28 APR
#8 will have you totally whelmed!!
10 things I Hate About Taming of the Shrew will take you back the good o Read more
26 - 28 APR
He is a force in China, this an hour-long stand-up comedy show created and performed by Storm Xu. Read more
26 - 28 APR
The sharply dressed, well-spoken, disparagingly camp son of working-class suburbia, Tom Allen embarks on his debut solo Read more
26 - 27 APR, 3 - 4, 10 - 11, 17 MAY @ 10.45PM
Lovers of late night comedy, this one’s for you. Read more
SAT 27 APR @ 7:30PM
Fresh from a sell-out international tour, Larry returns to Sydney with his EDINBURGH COMEDY AWARD nominated new Read more
SAT 27 APR @ 9:15PM
Razor-sharp yet soft and cuddly like a baby’s blanket, Ron Funches is a hugely in demand US comedian. Read more
27 - 28 APR
After breaking the Internet with his stand-up comedy clip about Whatsapp groups that became viral to the tune of 16 mil Read more
1 - 5 MAY
Pax Assadi is considered one of New Zealand’s most exciting young comedians by his peers and audiences alike. Read more
1 & 3 MAY @ 7PM
Cait has a new show! Read more
1 & 3 MAY
Disgusting sex reptile and ageing emo Andrew Hastings returns to Sydney Comedy Festival in 2019 with a brand-new hour a Read more
Wed 1 May @ 7PM
Critically acclaimed, writer, director, (Growing Up Gracefully, ABC1), and recovered “sex-pert” (The Hook Up, Triple J) Read more
1 - 5 MAY
As seen and heard on ABC Next Gen, Comedy Up Late, MTV and triple j.
Sam Taunton is one of Australia’s most Read more
1 - 3 MAY
Grab your Dolly mag and tear open that sealed section! Read more
1 - 4 MAY @ 8.15PM
This is award-winning comedian Tom Walker talking very little and moving very lot. Few words. Many good times. Read more
1 & 3 MAY
“Yo Mama Battle!” continues to dominate in in its 11th outing! Read more
1 & 3 MAY
Trans and cis, lobsters and sharks, apocalypse survivors and fans of Minecraft, all come together in this heady mix of Read more
1, 3 & 5 MAY
Did you know that Giraffes necks are so long because they have incredibly severe flatulence. Read more
2, 4 & 5 MAY
Crowd Favourite’ Cameron Duggan returns to the Sydney Comedy Festival with a brand new show; ‘Crowd Favourite’ C Read more
2 & 4-5 MAY
Who was Oscar Zoroaster Phadrig Isaac Norman Henkle Emmanuel Ambroise Diggs? Read more
2 & 4-5 MAY
Noughty Girls is Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion meets Mean Girls. It’s The Simple Life meets Kath & Kim. Read more
2 - 5 MAY
WINNER- WEEKLY BEST COMEDY, ADELAIDE FRINGE 2017
Presented by: Laughing Stock Productions
“Congratulations! Read more
2, 4 & 5 MAY
Wives. Mothers. Working mothers. Daughters. Read more
2 & 3 MAY
It’s the end of the world. What better way to lift our spirits than with some old-time religion and song? Read more
2 - 3 MAY
Steve Hughes is known the world over for his hard-hitting, take no prisoners stand up. Read more
2 & 4 MAY
Half game show. Half podcast. Read more
2 & 4-5 MAY
Amazingly talented U.K. Read more
2, 4-5 MAY
Millennial, brown-person and comedy heart-throb Rowan Thambar is 23 and disappointed. Find out why! Read more
2 & 4 MAY
An hour of completely improvised comedy from the machine gunned mouthed South African Dusty Rich. Read more
FRI 3 MAY @ 7PM
The Post Haste Players, creators of Bard To The Bone & Romeo and Juliet Improvised, present… Rome Sweet Rome! Read more
FRI 3 MAY @ 8:15PM
When Ibis’ father died defending their home, Ibis and Gran had nowhere to go. Read more
4 - 5 MAY
After a sell-out season at the 2018 Sydney Comedy Festival and a grand tour entertaining the crowned and uncrowned head Read more
4 - 5 MAY
From the co-creator of sell-out shows ‘Holt! Read more
4 & 5 MAY
Part stand up, part sketch and full glitz – you will be entertained. Read more
SAT 4 MAY @ 5:45PM
Snake Boy was raised for 18 years by a family of red-bellies in the Australian Outback. Read more
4 & 5 MAY
Anthony Tomic has headlined extensively over the past few years, sometimes on a stage. Read more
SAT 4 MAY
Back by popular demand ..You Am I performing the songs of Spinal Tap. Read more
TUE 7 MAY @ 7PM
6:00pm: Courtyard Opens // 6:30pm: Doors // 7:00pm: Choir Begins
The Welcome Choir is a drop-in choir that sings together in the heart of Sydney. There is no audience, no auditions. Read more
8, 10, 12, 15 & 17 MAY
In a world gone mad, it’s increasingly difficult to say anything without someone getting stroppy. Read more
8 & 10 MAY @ 7PM
With a sold out show at Sydney Fringe Comedy and a successful and award winning comedy Short Film and Theatre Show, Ann Read more
8 - 10 MAY @ 7PM
Tom Cashman is bringing his stand-up show XYZ to Sydney Comedy Festival for 3 shows only! Read more
8 & 10 MAY @ 8:15PM
After performing accross Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Maddie HW is bringing her hilario Read more
8 - 12 MAY
Cameron James is a stand-up comedian for anyone who hates shark tooth necklaces and people who post questions on Read more
8 & 10 MAY
Fun, charming and playfully dirty, Jez has sold out shows on the west coast, east coast and internationally. Read more
8 & 10 MAY
Japan’s quirkiest comedy export, Takashi Wakasugi (aka.Waka) was born and raised in Japan. Read more
8 - 12 MAY
Sam wants this to be the funniest show you’ve ever seen, to prove he’s a good boy. Read more
8 - 12 MAY
Fresh from a complete sell out run at the Edinburgh Festival, Alfie Brown is coming to his first Sydney Comedy Festival Read more
9 & 11 MAY
After runner up at RAW Comedy 2018, Gavin Sempel brings his all-new hour of comedy to Sydney. Read more
9, 11 - 12 MAY @ 7PM
Two parts fever dream and one part personality quiz, Final Form takes aim at the desperate lengths we go to in our eter Read more
9 - 12 MAY
And Eve said unto God, “Firstly, love the beard. Read more
9, 11 & 12 MAY
Alex Reynolds has curly hair and an even curlier attitude. Read more
9 - 12 MAY
Acclaimed comedian, champion worrier and consistent escape room prisoner, Lawrence returns with tall tales, big Read more
9 & 11-12 MAY
Join Ben on the front lines of Australia’s greatest challenge… how to lose weight and keep it off! Read more
9 & 11 - 12 MAY
2018 was a huge year for Songtourage – two massive performances at Giant Dwarf, a successful run of shows at the Old Fi Read more
9 & 10 MAY
The upcoming Federal Election will be full of suspense. Who will be the Liberal leader that week? Read more
9 & 11-12 MAY
From wiping butts in hospitals (she’s a nurse), to kicking butts in the Sydney comedy scene (she’s funny), this Improv Read more
9 - 11 MAY @ 7.30PM
The Victorian era is long gone, but to think people once adhered to a set of rules ordained by god & suppressed their Read more
FRI 10 MAY @ 8:15PM
After being abducted by a troll, a girl must realise her destiny and escape. Read more
10 & 11 MAY
Offensive is the new black. Read more
11 & 12 MAY
Comedian, writer, podcaster and prolific content creator Christian Hull is taking his iTunes Top 50 podcast Comple Read more
11 - 12 MAY
Raz is a real scientist, and she is bringing all her favourite Sciences to the Sydney Comedy Festival for your academic Read more
SAT 11 MAY @ 5:45PM
Returning after a surprisingly successful debut at the Sydney Fringe Comedy Festival, Garbage People are back to turn y Read more
11 & 12 MAY
The cast of the 2018 Sydney University Arts Revue formally invites you to the weirdest wake you have ever attended. Read more
11 & 12 MAY
Look, they dropped the ball – that’s on them. Would they take it back if they could? Absolutely. Read more
11 & 12 MAY
Gut-bustingly hilarious new show.
Award-winning comedy duo Sparrow-Folk return to Sydney after HUGE sell-o Read more
11 - 12 MAY
“FAT PIZZA”, “HOUSOS”, “Swift and Shift Couriers”, “The FOOTY Show”. Read more
15 - 19 MAY
“An absolute stand-out, one of the best moments of Fringe” ★★★★★ – Fountain UK
After a Sold-Out 2018 World T Read more
15 & 17 MAY
3 years ago Reece Boyall from the Blue Mountains broke into the Sydney comedy scene. Read more
15 & 17 MAY
ASMR is an experience of auditory-tactile synaesthesia that has recently become an online phenomenon. Read more
15 - 19 MAY
A show about attitude, with attitude ! Read more
CANCELLED
Please note that this show is no longer going ahead due to unforseen circumstances.
I’ve got a new show. Read more
15 - 19 MAY
“piss off” represents the dark side of aaron, evil and mean. Read more
15 - 19 MAY
In 2014, comedian Nina Oyama moved from the city to start a fresh new life in the countryside – you know, like a Read more
15 - 19 MAY
Join one of the funniest Indian comedians in Australia for an hour of ethnic-based comedy. Read more
15 & 17 MAY @ 9:30PM
The grandfather of modern psychology, Sigmund Freud, once gifted us with the wisdom that “sometimes a cigar is just a c Read more
15 & 17 MAY
After his successful debut show at the Sydney Fringe Festival last year, Patrick ups the ante, delivering his best mix Read more
15 & 17 MAY
To live your life on a motto made up from a fictional movie (Karate Kid) is ridiculous. Read more
15 - 19 MAY @ 9.30PM
Directed By Michelle Brasier.
Once upon a Read more
16 & 18-19 MAY
Mike Goldstein (one half of The Phone Hacks podcast) is back at the Sydney Comedy Festival with a new hour of comedy br Read more
16, 18 - 19 MAY
Pocket rocket performer Clare Cavanagh returns to the Sydney Comedy Festival with a brand new, energetic hour of charac Read more
16, 18 - 19 MAY
Walking tigers and trying to prevent a dwarf horse from having an erection is the norm for Emma Malik, a British born a Read more
16 & 17 MAY
Stand-up comedian, actor, rapper and impressionist Jay Pharoah spent a huge six seasons as a cast member & writer on Read more
16 - 18 MAY
Part safari party. Part murder mystery. All denim. Read more
16 & 18-19 MAY
Nick Capper is one of the only agricultural based comedians in Australia or the world. Read more
16, 18 - 19 MAY
Melbourne drag diva Charity Werk fuses stand-up and song with the magic of drag in her acclaimed debut solo show, Commu Read more
16 & 18-19 MAY
After sell-out shows in 2018 at FRINGE WORLD, Adelaide Fringe, Brisbane Comedy Festival and the Melbourne International Read more
FRI 17 MAY @ 7.30PM
Luke Heggie threatened to quit stand up comedy, but after everyone he told of his plans cried inconsolably and clu Read more
17 & 18 MAY
Following the success of her late-night show ‘A Perfect Debut’ at Sydney Fringe, the network has ordered a television p Read more
18 & 19 MAY
Comedians Mike Goldstein and Nick Capper swap phones and rummage through the dark corners of each other’s private liv Read more
18 & 19 MAY
1 hour of lo-fi hi-joke sketch comedy from BKI.
After sell out runs at Sydney Fringe, Adelaide Fringe* and MICF* <b Read more
18 & 19 MAY
Clown. Improviser. Educator. Read more
18 & 19 MAY
Word on the street is that the members of 2018 hit Fringe show Splenda in the Carpet are getting back together for one Read more
18 & 19 MAY
Hello, I’m becky, and I’m a 29 year old woman which means I’m passionate about two things: getting every s Read more
SAT 18 MAY @ 9:15PM
Finding love in this day and age is not easy. Keeping it is much harder. Read more
THU 23 MAY @ 5:30PM
The Inner West Wedding Festival is a celebration of love and equality, to be held on Thursday 23rd May 2019, from 5:30pm. Read more
FRI 24 MAY @ 8:30PM
The Little Stevies launch their latest album ‘Stopped Wishing I Was Somewhere Else’. Read more
FRI 24 MAY @ 9PM
Christos Dantis is an icon, a legend, a true rockstar of Greek Music. Read more
SAT 25 MAY @ 10:30AM & 1PM
SOLD OUT
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
To avoid disappointment Read more
SAT 25 MAY @ 6:30PM
Pole Dance Academy is proud to present Dance Filthy 2019!
Dance Filthy is an opportunity for pole performers to show the cheeky, naughty and fun side of pole. Read more
Supported by Heists + Watchtowers + Grim Indiana + The Wandering
SAT 25 MAY @ 8PM
Following the sudden release of their third studio album Liar late February Queensland’s She Cries Wolf are hitting the road for Read more
SUN 26 MAY @ 5PM
For too long, the powers that be have waged their war on live music. Read more
SUN 26 MAY @ 7:30PM
Glory Box | Celebrating Femininity & Reclaiming Sensuality
Glory Box is a celebration of femininity and a reclamation of sensuality through erotic performance. Read more
TUE 28 MAY @ 8PM
When Joel Ozborn, a wide-eyed Australian kid first met one of the world’s biggest comedy magicians, little did he Read more
Supported by Alice Skye
THU 30 MAY @ 8:30PM
A LETTER FROM CLARE BOWDITCH:
One Tuesday night back in 2014, I went out with my girlfriends for a shandy.
Such a rare treat – being out like that on a school night – but I needed it. Read more
FRI 31 MAY @ 8PM
DESTROYER 666 return to their homeland to do what they do best. Hammering out their gritty brand of blackened thrash metal with no compromise, no sell out & no bullshit! Read more
SAT 1 JUN
FOUR SESSIONS: 6PM, 7PM, 8PM & 9PM
Running Scared is an interactive horror experience that will be taking over the Factory Theatre complex for a night of innovative and interactive scare experience Read more
Supported by Ainslie Wills
WED 5 JUN @ 8PM
UK folk artist Lucy Rose brings her acclaimed songwriting and breathtaking live show to Australia this June. Read more
Supported by Hemina
FRI 7 JUN @ 8PM
Finally, the prescription you’ve all been waiting for… Read more
Supported by Maurice Amour
FRI 7 JUN @ 8PM
Daniel Champagne comes from Brogo, New South Wales in Australia. Read more
SAT 8 JUN @ 7:30PM
Australia, are you ready to party? Because Sammy J’s bringing his hit ABC TV characters to the stage! Be inspired by Government Coach. Singalong to Playground Politics. Read more
SAT 8 JUN @ 8PM
“Capitol Affair” are a young and upcoming band, hailing from Sydney, Australia. Read more
Supported by Choke, Rage, No Brainer, Fatalist, Pure Instinct & Burn in Hell
SUN 9 JUN @ 6PM
Being 5 years since Civil War played there last show, they have reunited for a one off Charity show to help raise money for a fr Read more
Supported by After The Burial (USA), Saviour & Gravemind
THU 13 JUN @ 7PM
Perth’s Make Them Suffer will hit the road around Australia this winter with special guests After The Burial (USA), Saviour and Gravemind.
Following months of heavy touring through the North Amer Read more
14 & 15 JUN @ 7PM
Dear patrons,
Queen Victoria, the inventor of underpants, has her knickers diabolically twisted and has had to cance Read more
FRI 14 JUN @ 8PM
Ever since Blasphemy released the Blood Upon the Altar demo back in 1989 the Cult of Blasphemy has been strong, the debut album Read more
Supported by Raave Tapes
SAT 15 JUN @ 8PM
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets are taking 2019 by the horns! Read more
SUN 16 JUN @ 8PM
Globally adored for her commanding voice, virtuosic guitar work and uncompromising bravery, English singer-songwriter Anna Calvi will be showcasing her latest masterpiece Hunter for Australian Read more
FRI 21 JUN @ 7PM
Eric Bischoff is an American entrepreneur, television producer, professional wrestling booker, on-screen personality. Read more
Supported by Mick Medew & The Mesmerisers + The Dark Clouds
SAT 22 JUN @ 7PM
Hot on the heels of last year’s sold out two nights stand at Sydney University’s Manning Bar, Radio Birdman will be back again for a one-off Sydney show at Marrickville’s Factory Theatre on Saturday 2 Read more
Supported by PLUS GUESTS COLONEL KRAMER & THE EAMON DILWORTH ONE MAN BRASS ENSEMBLE
FRI JUN 28 @ 8PM
THE AINTS! PLAYING TWO SETS!
The Aints! Read more
FRI 5 JUL @ 7:30PM
With the new album “MOTHER” receiving worldwide acclaim Electric Mary announce 3 new shows as a part of their “Gimme Love” tour.
Electric Mary, Rival Sons, Greta Van Fleet .. Read more
FRI 12 JUL @ 8 PM
Inferno is acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Robert Forster’s first solo album in 4 years – his second album over the last eleven years. Read more
SAT 13 JULY @ 10:30AM
ARIA Award-winning musician Dan Sultan has released Nali & Friends, a new album of children’s music and stories, as well as announcing his first kids shows.
Nali & Friends i Read more
SAT JUL 13 @ 8PM
After five hit albums, a Mercury Prize nomination and countless sold-out shows with indie legends The View, the band’s frontman Kyle Falconer will finally tour Australia solo th Read more
THURS 18 JULY @ 8PM
For two special sideshows in Melbourne and Sydney, English MC LITTLE SIMZ will be showing audiences exactly what all the fuss is about. Read more
FRI 19 JUL @ 8PM
The UK’s Premiere Tribute to The Clash, LONDON CALLING, Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the double masterpiece “London Calling” (Train in Vain, London Calling, Clampdown, Guns of Brixton + more) Read more
THURS AUG 22 @ 7:30PM
THE DAMNED are the greatest surviving British punk band, bar none, still firing on all cylinders and breaking all the rules. Read more
SAT 28 SEP @ 8PM
Legendary Scottish indie rockers Big Country return to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of their classic album ‘Steeltown’. As an added bonus, they will play an Encore of Greatest Hits. Read more
THU 24 OCT @ 7:30PM
Due to unforeseen circumstances, 90’s Britpop legends CAST have been forced to reschedule their Australian shows. Read more
Supported by Rocks, Thug + Blackrats
SAT 26 OCT @ 7PM
—- THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED —- Read more
Supported by Special Guests
TUE 19 NOV @ 7:15PM
Celebrating over forty years of recording and touring, Smokie maintain their place among the time-honoured, rock n’ roll elite – something they take in their stride, but never for granted. Read more
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