SAT 14 NOV

ALEX LLOYD

ALEX LLOYD Twenty-five years on, Watching Angels Mend still feels like a record that found people when they ...

FRI 27 NOV

THE DOORS ALIVE

THE DOORS ALIVE “The best Doors tribute band I’ve seen. Sometimes they sound more like The Doors than The ...

FRI 29 MAY

PINKY BEECROFT

PINKY BEECROFT Special Guest + After a long period of hibernation, Pinky Beecroft returns to Sydney for a rare show at The ...

FRI 26 JUN

Go-Jo: The Go-Jo Variety Show

Go-Jo: The Go-Jo Variety Show Fresh from Eurovision, an Australian arena run with James Blunt, and sold out shows across Europe, ...

THU 19 NOV

MORTIIS & NYTT LAND

MORTIIS & NYTT LAND Hardline Media are proud present a dual headline tour, from the Cold Dark Depths of Norway and ...

SAT 27 JUN

WHISTLE & TRICK

WHISTLE & TRICK N/A + Aria-nominated musical duo, Whistle & Trick are always ready to sing, dance, and cause a bit of ...

SAT 29 AUG
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SUN 30 AUG

THE DRONES

THE DRONES Mess Hall + Back by popular demand after a 10-year sabbatical, The Drones are reforming for a one-off tour of ...

WED 24 JUN

YOU WOULDN’T PODCAST

YOU WOULDN’T PODCAST The 'You Wouldn't' podcast, hosted by Pat Clifton and Will Gibb is a comedy podcast ...

WED 10 JUN

VIDURA BANDARA RAJAPAKSA

VIDURA BANDARA RAJAPAKSA Special Guest + Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa is a Sri Lankan comedian, writer, and director. His self-directed and ...

FRI 26 JUN

CHARLOTTE GRIMMER

CHARLOTTE GRIMMER Special Guest + Initial Consult is a bold one-woman musical comedy where Charlotte Grimmer turns a therapy ...

WED 13 MAY

AHMET BILGE – THE TURKISH DREAM

AHMET BILGE – THE TURKISH DREAM Special Guest + Ahmet Bilge brings his globally acclaimed stand-up show to Australia for one night only, and if ...

SUN 14 JUN

STORY CLUB (JUNE)

STORY CLUB (JUNE) Hosted by Osher Günsberg, Story Club is a live comedy storytelling show packed with special ...

WED 13 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

RAY BADRAN - ONE BANGER AFTER ANOTHER

RAY BADRAN - ONE BANGER AFTER ANOTHER Imagine the movie one Battle After Another but instead of the storyline, characters, dialogue, ...

SAT 30 MAY

THE MIDWIVES

THE MIDWIVES The Midwives launch their second single "Denial (I Refuse)" on Friday 10th AprilJoined ...

WED 6 MAY
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FRI 8 MAY

MICKY OVERMAN - HOLD ON

MICKY OVERMAN - HOLD ON All of a sudden, comedian Micky Overman finds her life going the direction she’s always wanted. ...

SUN 21 JUN

KHALED KHALAFALLA

KHALED KHALAFALLA Khaled Khalafalla has performed stand-up everywhere from the Middle East to the New York Comedy ...

FRI 5 JUN
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SUN 7 JUN

Life Ends Here – I ZOI ETHO TELIONI (Encore Shows)

Life Ends Here – I ZOI ETHO TELIONI (Encore Shows) Special Guest + DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND – TWO EXTRA SHOWS ADDED!ON SALE 20 APRIL 10AMWant first access at ...

FRI 3 JUL

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EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING

EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING Special Guest + Formed in the front room of a vinyl pressing plant in Highett, ECSR have become one of ...

WED 13 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

ADAM FLOOD - LIFE AND DEATH OF THE PARTY

ADAM FLOOD - LIFE AND DEATH OF THE PARTY Standup performed over big electronic beats.  A show about hedonism and Adam’s vanishing ...

THU 7 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

HASAN AL-HABIB - DEATH TO THE WEST (MIDLANDS)

HASAN AL-HABIB - DEATH TO THE WEST (MIDLANDS) Extended Sold Out Run Edinburgh Fringe 2025Funniest Jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2025 Telegraph, ...

SAT 9 MAY

TAMSYN KELLY - HOT TITTY BUNGALOW

TAMSYN KELLY - HOT TITTY BUNGALOW After just four months of dating her new boyfriend, Tamsyn Kelly blew up her life to be with him. ...

MON 8 JUN

THE BATS (NZ)

THE BATS (NZ) Daily Toll + Love Banana Mistletone proudly presents the return of Aotearoa indie legends, THE BATS at The Factory Theatre ...

SAT 6 JUN

MR POLE DANCE WORLD

MR POLE DANCE WORLD Mr Pole Dance World is an international competition held live in Sydney, Australia. Featuring both ...

SUN 11 OCT

GUTTERMOUTH

GUTTERMOUTH Guttermouth, the unapologetic, wise-cracking punk rock institution fronted by the one and only Mark ...

FRI 17 JUL

SABBATH KNIGHTS

SABBATH KNIGHTS Join Sabbath Knights to honour the life, legacy and undeniable impact of Ozzy Osbourne, marking one ...

FRI 18 SEP

YOU SHOULD KNOW

YOU SHOULD KNOW Special Guest + Step inside The YSK House Tour, where a busy father of two and a wild, carefree bachelor collide. ...

SUN 21 JUN

LYDIA LUNCH

LYDIA LUNCH New York - No Wave Queen, Lydia Lunch – returns to Australia to perform the songs of synth – ...

FRI 29 MAY

KINGSWOOD

KINGSWOOD Multi-Platinum and Gold ARIA-certified legends Kingswood return with their bold new album Midnight ...

SUN 22 NOV

DAVID NIHILL

DAVID NIHILL After a sold out world tour comedian and author David Nihill is back with his brand new show, ...

SUN 18 OCT

BACHELOR GIRL

BACHELOR GIRL Bachelor Girl return with Waiting for the Day: REDUX Tour 2026 a bold reimagining of the album that ...

SAT 9 MAY

DANIEL CONNELL – PRAIRIE DOG @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

DANIEL CONNELL – PRAIRIE DOG @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Award-winning stand-up Daniel Connell (as seen on Have You Been Paying Attention?) returns to the ...

SUN 2 AUG

BLUES GUITAR ROADSHOW

BLUES GUITAR ROADSHOW ANA POPOVIC (US) , Geoff Achison, Ray Beadle + McNaMarr Project, Simon Kinny-Lewis, Shane Pacey, Corey Legge THE BLUES GUITAR ROADSHOW the thrill of a music festival in one unforgettable night!Headlining the ...

SAT 16 MAY

TAHIR – SECRET MAGIC SCHOOL HOSTED BY THE WORLDS BEST MAGICIAN @ FACTORY THEATRE

TAHIR – SECRET MAGIC SCHOOL HOSTED BY THE WORLDS BEST MAGICIAN @ FACTORY THEATRE Step into a world where curiosity sparkles & every magic trick hides a secret. The “Secret ...

SAT 16 MAY

THE VEGETABLE PLOT

THE VEGETABLE PLOT Beloved Aussie kids band The Vegetable Plot first sprouted at the 2014 Sydney Fringe, winning the ...

SAT 15 AUG

LONDON CALLING (THE CLASH TRIBUTE)

LONDON CALLING (THE CLASH TRIBUTE) Direct from the UK, LONDON CALLING play the Greatest Hits of the only band that mattered, THE ...

SAT 16 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

JOSH STALEY

JOSH STALEY Josh Staley Wacky Wizardry Goes WrongChaos, comedy, and conjuring collide in this unforgettable ...

TUE 25 AUG

MATEUS ASATO

MATEUS ASATO with special guests TBA + As part of his highly anticipated Australasia Tour, Brazilian guitar virtuoso Mateus Asato brings ...

SAT 16 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

THE LISTIES MAKE U LOL

THE LISTIES MAKE U LOL The Listies are rolling into Sydney with their toilet-paper guns locked and loaded!Gratuitous, ...

SAT 16 MAY

5 MISTAKES THAT CHANGED HISTORY – FAMILY SHOW

5 MISTAKES THAT CHANGED HISTORY – FAMILY SHOW Recommended ages 8+. New show with new historical mistakes for 2026.We all make mistakes, but ...

FRI 17 JUL

NATE JACKSON

NATE JACKSON Nate Jackson is one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy, with over 4 million TikTok followers and ...

WED 20 MAY
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FRI 22 MAY

JESSIE NIXON

JESSIE NIXON Jessie Nixon makes her Australia debut with her award-winning, Fringe-hit show that cemented her ...

SAT 16 MAY

“WHAT’S SO FUNNY” KIDS COMEDY COMPETITION

“WHAT’S SO FUNNY” KIDS COMEDY COMPETITION On Saturday 16 May as part of Kids & Family Day, Sydney Comedy Festival will be asking the kids ...

SAT 16 MAY

SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL KIDS & FAMILY DAY

SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL KIDS & FAMILY DAY Special Guest + Sat 16 May 2026 from 11am @ the Factory Theatre Festival HubThe Sydney Comedy Festival is back with ...

SAT 25 APR
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SUN 26 APR

STEPHANIE HARE - A CHANCE TO ADDRESS THE AMISH RUMOURS

STEPHANIE HARE - A CHANCE TO ADDRESS THE AMISH RUMOURS Stephanie Hare grew up off the electricity grid without the internet, phone reception, hot water, ...

SUN 23 AUG

CAFE OF THE GATE OF SALVATION 40TH ANNIVERSARY

CAFE OF THE GATE OF SALVATION 40TH ANNIVERSARY none. The choir will be doing both sets + Celebrate four decades of powerful voices, shared joy, and community as Café of the Gate of ...

SAT 27 JUN

THE SUPERJESUS - 25 YEARS OF JET AGE

THE SUPERJESUS - 25 YEARS OF JET AGE Alt-rock legends The Superjesus are set to bring their seminal sophomore album ‘Jet ...

WED 6 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

ALRIGHT HEY – BRING BACK GLAMOUR

ALRIGHT HEY – BRING BACK GLAMOUR In a world that’s gotten undeniably ugly, Alright Hey is hitting the road on a mission to Bring ...

SAT 2 MAY
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SUN 3 MAY

THALIA JOAN - TELL ME ABOUT IT?

THALIA JOAN - TELL ME ABOUT IT? There's a reason why Thalia Joan was nominated 'Best in Comedy, 2024' and 'Best in ...

WED 22 APR
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FRI 24 APR

SHASH KAPUR & IAN MU – BETWEEN THE FLAGS

SHASH KAPUR & IAN MU – BETWEEN THE FLAGS From dodging parental disappointment to dodging sunburn, Shash and Ian are navigating life between ...

SAT 2 MAY
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SUN 3 MAY

SMALL CLAIMS COURT

SMALL CLAIMS COURT HAVE YOU BEEN WRONGED BY A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER?YOU ARE DEFINITELY ENTITLED TO ...

SAT 9 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

CHRISTIAN ELDERFIELD – MY LINE HAS ENDED

CHRISTIAN ELDERFIELD – MY LINE HAS ENDED Ridiculously talented UK comedian Christian Elderfield asserts his dominance as one of the best ...

SAT 9 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

IRINA LUUR - CULTURAL DELIGHT

IRINA LUUR - CULTURAL DELIGHT Irina Luur is a Russian–Estonian comedian presenting her new show “Cultural Delight.”A sharp, ...

WED 22 APR
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FRI 24 APR

RODNEY TODD – MASTERCLASS WITH AHMED ZUBB & CRAIG

RODNEY TODD – MASTERCLASS WITH AHMED ZUBB & CRAIG Ahmed Zubb and Craig have a new show and this show is a Masterclass in comedy, improv and ...

FRI 1 MAY

YO MAMA BATTLE

YO MAMA BATTLE Since exploding in 2009, Yo’ Mama Battle! has become a cult staple of the international comedy ...

SAT 2 MAY
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SUN 3 MAY

ELLIOT MCLAREN - CRIP WALKS & BLOOD TALKS

ELLIOT MCLAREN - CRIP WALKS & BLOOD TALKS Starting at age 4 Elliot McLaren bit half his tongue out of his mouth, three and a half hours ...

SAT 2 MAY
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SUN 3 MAY

SHELLEY CASEY - TWATFACE 2.0

SHELLEY CASEY - TWATFACE 2.0 In her uproarious solo comedy special, Shelley is serving up the definition of what it takes to ...

THU 21 MAY

BNDT

BNDT BNDT (bandit) aka Timothy Powles - producer, performer, drummer, multi-instrumentalist composer and ...

SAT 16 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

THE IMPRO-VESTIGATORS

THE IMPRO-VESTIGATORS Our crack team of unqualified but enthusiastic Impro-vestigators will take on real-life cases ...

SAT 3 OCT

JD FORTUNE Plays The Best of INXS

JD FORTUNE Plays The Best of INXS Special Guest - TBC + Hypnotic. Magnetic. Electrifying.INXS fans, get ready - Former INXS frontman JD Fortune is ...

SAT 9 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

IRENE NICOLA – BOUGATSA IN THE SHEETS

IRENE NICOLA – BOUGATSA IN THE SHEETS Special Guest + Bougatsa: a delicious, messy-centred Greek sweet.Often served for breakfast.Sounds like a fun time, ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

RYAN SIM – TEMPORARY SOLUTIONS TO PERMANENT PROBLEMS

RYAN SIM – TEMPORARY SOLUTIONS TO PERMANENT PROBLEMS The world is burning and every year I go to K-Mart and buy the exact same $20 pedestal fan I bought ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

TEACH ME IF YOU CAN

TEACH ME IF YOU CAN A night where comedy meets curiosity.Join Luca Trovato and Nelson Scott as they take the stage for ...

SAT 16 MAY

BEST OF THE FEST – PG EDITION

BEST OF THE FEST – PG EDITION Come on down for the BEST OF THE FEST PG Edition – all of SCF’s top comedians, without the rude ...

SAT 2 MAY
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SUN 3 MAY

TIM BATT - ETERNAL OPTIMIST

TIM BATT - ETERNAL OPTIMIST It’s 2026 and tragically, comedy has become important. After years away from the festival ...

SUN 5 JUL

FROM THE JAM

FROM THE JAM Iconic British group FROM THE JAM celebrate their 20th year in 2026 – two decades of music that ...

SAT 10 OCT

DEFINITELY OASIS (Oasis Tribute) (UK)

DEFINITELY OASIS (Oasis Tribute) (UK) Direct from the UK, OASIS Tribute – DEFINITELY OASIS perform (WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY? ...

SAT 4 JUL

AUSTRALIAN IDIOT – GREEN DAY TRIBUTE SHOW

AUSTRALIAN IDIOT – GREEN DAY TRIBUTE SHOW Special Guest + This July 4, get ready to celebrate Independence Day the loud way.Australian Idiot deliver one of ...

SUN 16 AUG

JASPREET SINGH

JASPREET SINGH **Show is entirely in HindiAfter back to back viral videos on YouTube garnering over 60+ million ...

SAT 11 JUL

FINGERBUN & GLOSS

FINGERBUN & GLOSS Special Guest + Get Ready to Rewind: Australia’s Most Fun 70s, 80s & 90s Dance Party Hits the Factory ...

WED 13 MAY
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FRI 15 MAY

UNPLANNED MELODIES - TO BOLDLY GO

UNPLANNED MELODIES - TO BOLDLY GO Set phasers to be stunned at the galaxy’s most ridiculous night of live entertainment: a fully ...

SAT 25 APR
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SUN 26 APR

JOSHUA HAUVILLE – JOSHY IN PARIS (FRENCH SHOW)

JOSHUA HAUVILLE – JOSHY IN PARIS (FRENCH SHOW) Après avoir dechiré les scènes lors de sa tournée à Melbourne, Paris, Londres, Perth, ...

THU 14 MAY
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FRI 15 MAY

GEARARD MCGEOWN - BE HERE NOW (FOR AN HOUR THEN YOU CAN GO)

GEARARD MCGEOWN - BE HERE NOW (FOR AN HOUR THEN YOU CAN GO) This show is about two diverging paths from my life and includes the craziest story from my life ...

SAT 2 MAY
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SUN 3 MAY

RACHAEL RAGLAND - FERAL

RACHAEL RAGLAND - FERAL Rachael Sue Ragland is unafraid of the consequences of being her primal self. This ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

BLANKTOWN

BLANKTOWN Special Guest + Blanktown is a high-energy improv comedy show where the audience creates the town, and we create ...

SAT 16 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

SEZ - SORRY, WHAT?

SEZ - SORRY, WHAT? An hour of music, comedy and questionable life choices. It’s fine. Everything’s fine.Five foot ...

THU 23 APR
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FRI 24 APR

JOSHUA HAUVILLE – JOSHY IN PARIS

JOSHUA HAUVILLE – JOSHY IN PARIS Aussie comedian Joshua Hauville shares the tale of life lived as a gay Australian trying to make ...

SAT 25 APR
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SUN 26 APR

CHURCH OF THE CLITORI

CHURCH OF THE CLITORI Special Guest + Where Pleasure is Power and Every Clit is SacredFollowing their smash-hit, sold-out season at ...

WED 13 MAY
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SAT 16 MAY

ROB CARLTON – VIRGIN IN A KNIFE FIGHT

ROB CARLTON – VIRGIN IN A KNIFE FIGHT Logie-winning The White Lotus actor Rob Carlton returns with a new dramatic comedy: VIRGIN IN A ...

SUN 15 NOV

THE ANIMALS (UK)

THE ANIMALS (UK) Special Guest + Great Songs. Great Memories.Join The Animals as they Celebrate their 60th Anniversary performing ...

SAT 2 MAY

LOUIS HANSON LIVE: GOOD BOY

LOUIS HANSON LIVE: GOOD BOY Louis Hanson’s debut one-man show has arrived.    Last year, Louis made a certain discovery ...

FRI 1 MAY

AKMAL - MY FAMILY & OTHER CRIMINALS @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

AKMAL - MY FAMILY & OTHER CRIMINALS @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Akmal returns to the festival, sharing stories and thoughts about people who affected his life.Like ...

SAT 16 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

JACKIE LOEB - ONE COMEDIAN. ONE HOUR. SEVEN COMICS.

JACKIE LOEB - ONE COMEDIAN. ONE HOUR. SEVEN COMICS. A comedy line-up like no other: seven stand-up comics, one hour, one performer.In this tightly ...

SUN 17 MAY

RUBY TEYS – CHERRY VINYL ENCORE

RUBY TEYS – CHERRY VINYL ENCORE Ruby Tey's returns with a one-night-only encore of her award winning, critically acclaimed ...

THU 7 MAY

ABORIGINAL COMEDY ALLSTARS @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

ABORIGINAL COMEDY ALLSTARS @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Starring Australia’s premier First Nations comedians Andy Saunders, Elaine Crombie, Janty ...

SUN 10 MAY
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THU 14 MAY

COMEDIANS VS PSYCHICS – CROSSING OVER

COMEDIANS VS PSYCHICS – CROSSING OVER Crossing Over brings together stand-up comedy and live psychic mediumship for a night unlike ...

SUN 17 MAY

5 MISTAKES THAT CHANGED HISTORY @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

5 MISTAKES THAT CHANGED HISTORY @ THE FACTORY THEATRE We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history.5 Mistakes That Changed ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

EMMA AND MADDIE UNPLUGGED

EMMA AND MADDIE UNPLUGGED Emma and Maddie: Unplugged takes musical comedy to the next level, with a killer setlist of songs ...

WED 13 MAY
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FRI 15 MAY

RHEINBERGER & WILSON - "HOLDING SPACE"

RHEINBERGER & WILSON - "HOLDING SPACE" Rheinberger & Wilson, the team behind “Gladys: a Musical Affair”, now bring you ...

WED 6 MAY
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FRI 8 MAY

BENNY DAVIS – BITTER/SWEET

BENNY DAVIS – BITTER/SWEET Great comedy tackles big issues, punches up, and speaks truth to power. Benny doesn't do any ...

SAT 2 MAY
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SUN 3 MAY

ADITYA GAUTAM – ENLIGHTENMENT FOR DUMMIES

ADITYA GAUTAM – ENLIGHTENMENT FOR DUMMIES A journey from scams, Hindu gods, video tapes and Instagram fame to Enlightenment.After receiving ...

WED 22 APR
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FRI 24 APR

LAUREN BONNER - NOBODY CAN STOP ME FROM DOING THIS

LAUREN BONNER - NOBODY CAN STOP ME FROM DOING THIS Lauren has landed a role in a Hollywood TV show and had a pilot commissioned. Everything is going ...

WED 13 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

LAURENCE DRISCOLL – GAY FOR PAY CHEQUE

LAURENCE DRISCOLL – GAY FOR PAY CHEQUE “You’re going to love Laurence” used to be the office guarantee. The cheerful promise ...

WED 22 APR
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FRI 24 APR

KURT STERLING – QUIET, I’M HAVING A VISION

KURT STERLING – QUIET, I’M HAVING A VISION After a massive year with sold-out shows across two continents and 25+ million views online, Kurt ...

SAT 25 APR
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SUN 26 APR

CAMERON WOODS - FEEB

CAMERON WOODS - FEEB Feeb is dead. And what started as a eulogy has turned into an hour of comedy. Join Cam as he ...

SAT 25 APR
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SUN 26 APR

CHRIS MARLTON – DESMOND LITTLE

CHRIS MARLTON – DESMOND LITTLE Desmond Little, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin is out for the night. He’s got a few drinks, an open ...

WED 29 APR
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SUN 10 MAY

BREAK OUT COMEDY

BREAK OUT COMEDY Meet the future of comedy at Break Out - a showcase of Australia's best up and coming ...

WED 22 APR

ELF LYONS – WIP

ELF LYONS – WIP “I’m sorry, I’ve said too much… I'm a woman on the edge...”A very normal love ...

SAT 2 MAY
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SUN 3 MAY

JOHN GLOVER – BE MY BFFFFFFF!

JOHN GLOVER – BE MY BFFFFFFF! Special Guest + I’m looking for a new BFFL. Could it be you? Don’t worry, I’m an excellent hugger.A ...

WED 13 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

CASSIE WORKMAN – YOU ARE HERE

CASSIE WORKMAN – YOU ARE HERE Back from the United States, multi-award winning comic Cassie Workman presents ‘You Are Here,’ ...

WED 29 APR
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SUN 3 MAY

MY PRECIOUS! THE CABARET

MY PRECIOUS! THE CABARET One Cabaret To Rule Them AllDirect from the Steamy Summits of Median-earth comes your favourite ...

SAT 2 MAY
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SUN 3 MAY

MATES RATES – THE GOLDEN AGE BEGINS

MATES RATES – THE GOLDEN AGE BEGINS In a WORLD FIRST EXCLUSIVE the Mates Rates Trio are going live. For the very first time, Sammy, ...

SAT 1 AUG

THE ANGELS – “AM I EVER GOING TO SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN” ANNIVERSARY TOUR

THE ANGELS – “AM I EVER GOING TO SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN” ANNIVERSARY TOUR DISGRACELAND + The Angels are hitting the road to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic debut single, Am ...

SAT 16 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

ELLIOT ULM – INTIMATE DESIGN @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

ELLIOT ULM – INTIMATE DESIGN @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Winner Best Comedy 2024 Sydney FringeGraphic Design... Books... the most boring combination of ...

WED 6 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

GLACE’S BIG THINGS

GLACE’S BIG THINGS Content Warning: Group Sex & FruitWhen NYC trans nightlife icon Glace Chase, (Sydney Theatre ...

SAT 25 APR

CHRIS KENT – OFFLINE @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

CHRIS KENT – OFFLINE @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Cork’s Chris Kent debuts in Australia with his show ‘Offline’. He tries to give up the ...

FRI 24 APR

TAPE FACE - 20 @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

TAPE FACE - 20 @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Celebrating 20 years of TAPE FACE - the show returns to Australia the first time in over 10 ...

THU 3 DEC

FISCHER-Z

FISCHER-Z Fischer-Z will embark on their first ever Australian tour in November and December 2026, joining ...

MON 19 OCT

PARADISE LOST

PARADISE LOST TBA + Gothic Doom Metal originators Paradise Lost to play first Australian shows in nearly a ...

WED 13 MAY
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FRI 15 MAY

BEN RICHARDSON - WELCOME TO THE AUSLAN JUNGLE

BEN RICHARDSON - WELCOME TO THE AUSLAN JUNGLE Special Guest + Welcome to the Auslan jungle is a show about Auslan, the sort of sign language you use in the ...

SAT 27 JUN

CHLOE GILL

CHLOE GILL Jade Steg + Chloe Gill, an independent folk/country rock artist based in Newcastle, Australia, proudly ...

WED 22 APR
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FRI 24 APR

CHLOE PETTS – BIG NATURALS

CHLOE PETTS – BIG NATURALS Taking a deep dive into her upbringing at the height of lad culture, Chloe brings a brand-new show ...

WED 6 MAY
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FRI 8 MAY

GABBI BOLT - SMALL POPPY

GABBI BOLT - SMALL POPPY Special Guest + Poppies are tricky. Nurture them too much and they wilt; ignore them and they thrive—until they ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

HOT DEPARTMENT - AMALGAMATION

HOT DEPARTMENT - AMALGAMATION Dangerously funny and deliriously sexy: sketch comedy that’s as smart as it is filthy.Deep dive ...

WED 22 APR
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SUN 26 APR

SOFIE HAGEN - I THINK SOME OF THIS IS MY FAULT

SOFIE HAGEN - I THINK SOME OF THIS IS MY FAULT Sofie won Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Festival in 2015 and she thinks you all stopped talking ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

CAM KNIGHT - DOINK

CAM KNIGHT - DOINK Special Guest + Cam KnightDOINKThis show has a perfect blend of relatable observations, self deprecation, ...

WED 22 APR
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SUN 26 APR

MR CHONKERS

MR CHONKERS It's a solo show. A mockery and celebration of performance. Absurd. Simple. Outrageous. ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

JEROMAIA DETTO – GIUSEPPE’S LOVE QUEST

JEROMAIA DETTO – GIUSEPPE’S LOVE QUEST Winner Best Comedy Weekly Award - Adelaide Fringe 2026What is love? How does it feel? When does it ...

SAT 9 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

KATE DOLAN – TROUT

KATE DOLAN – TROUT Rapid fire, high energy, off kilter. This is stand up comedy but different. Join award winning ...

WED 6 MAY
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SAT 9 MAY

ZACHARY RUANE – COMEDY

ZACHARY RUANE – COMEDY Multi-hyphenate comedy genius Zachary Ruane (Aunty Donna, Mish & Zach, Dungeons & Dragons: ...

WED 22 APR
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SUN 26 APR

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ALISON SPITTLE - BIG

ALISON SPITTLE - BIG A man told Alison to sit down and now she’s doing a whole stand up show about it. The ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

CARLY ELECTRIC – IN MY BOX

CARLY ELECTRIC – IN MY BOX You’ll find yourself laughing at things you probably shouldn’t and cringing at things you ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

ALEXANDRA HUDSON - KING OF THE CARPARK

ALEXANDRA HUDSON - KING OF THE CARPARK Alexandra isn't the King of the Carpark, but she is the queen of her own universe, the boss of ...

WED 13 MAY
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FRI 15 MAY

CON COUTIS – JOKE PROTOCOL

CON COUTIS – JOKE PROTOCOL Nominee Best Comedy 2023 & 2024 Melbourne FringeNominee Green Room Award for Best Sound ...

WED 6 MAY
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FRI 8 MAY

ELOUISE EFTOS – APHRODITE @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

ELOUISE EFTOS – APHRODITE @ THE FACTORY THEATRE To be desired is currency. To desire is a liability. Australia’s First Attractive Comedian is ...

SAT 25 APR
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SUN 26 APR

SHAD & PETE SAVE THE WORLD

SHAD & PETE SAVE THE WORLD Special Guest + We all have problems – and who better to solve yours than two unqualified comedians?Got a problem ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

MANDY SCOTNEY – MARRIED FOR SIX WEEKS

MANDY SCOTNEY – MARRIED FOR SIX WEEKS The true story of a tumultuous six-week marriage that left Mandy with a broken heart, solo-custody ...

SAT 9 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

STELLA WU – ASIAN BABY GIRL

STELLA WU – ASIAN BABY GIRL Special Guest + Asian Baby Girl is part cultural roast, part motherhood panic spiral, and part rebellious love ...

WED 22 APR
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FRI 24 APR

ETHAN CAVANAGH – BOND, LOST MY BOND

ETHAN CAVANAGH – BOND, LOST MY BOND Best Newcomer Nominee MICF 2025Best in Category Award Adelaide Fringe 2024Comedy Weekly Award Perth ...

SAT 25 APR
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SUN 26 APR

THE LATE NITE POWERPOINT COMEDY SHOWCASE

THE LATE NITE POWERPOINT COMEDY SHOWCASE Special Guest + Winner Best of Variety Weekly Award 2025 Adelaide FringeThis cult classic returns to Sydney Comedy ...

SAT 2 MAY
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SUN 3 MAY

KIRSTY CARR – ME & MY DRUNKEN INNER CHILD

KIRSTY CARR – ME & MY DRUNKEN INNER CHILD Forget everything you think you know about self-help—this is therapy you can skull a beer ...

WED 6 MAY
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FRI 8 MAY

ANITH MUKHERJEE – WASTING TIME

ANITH MUKHERJEE – WASTING TIME Special Guest + Get offlineTake drugsFall in love moreWasting Time is an intimate stand-up comedy show that is as ...

SAT 16 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

ALICE FRASER - A PASSION FOR PASSION

ALICE FRASER - A PASSION FOR PASSION Special Guest + A comedy show about writing a book about romance.A show about why men don’t know what’s sexy ...

SAT 25 APR
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SUN 26 APR

GRANT MUSHET - GOOD DICK ENERGY

GRANT MUSHET - GOOD DICK ENERGY N/A + Good Dick Energy is an award-nominated show performed by finalist of 2025 Australian Comedian of ...

WED 22 APR
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SUN 17 MAY

BEST OF THE FEST

BEST OF THE FEST Experience the best of the Festival in just one hour! Running five nights a week at the Factory ...

WED 13 MAY
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FRI 15 MAY

SURAJ KOLARKAR – BROWN BOY MARRIES WHITE GIRL

SURAJ KOLARKAR – BROWN BOY MARRIES WHITE GIRL This is a standup comedy show written and performed by your favourite brown boy Suraj Kolarkar ...

THU 21 MAY
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FRI 22 MAY

PROMISE & PROMISCUITY: A New Musical by Jane Austen and NZ’s Penny Ashton

PROMISE & PROMISCUITY: A New Musical by Jane Austen and NZ’s Penny Ashton Promise & Promiscuity: A New Musical by Jane Austen and Penny AshtonFlushed by thirteen years ...

SAT 16 MAY
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TAKASHI WAKASUGI – WABI-SABI COMEDY @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

TAKASHI WAKASUGI – WABI-SABI COMEDY @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Winner Director's Choice Award 2023 Melbourne International Comedy FestivalNominee Most ...

WED 22 APR
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SUN 26 APR

COCO THE TIME TRAVELLING TART

COCO THE TIME TRAVELLING TART Darling, history is about to get naughty! Join London’s infamous socialite Coco The ...

SAT 9 MAY

BEN HUNTER – EVIL COMEDY

BEN HUNTER – EVIL COMEDY A new hour of cruel, wicked and otherwise dastardly comedy from the noggin of Ben Hunter, a young ...

WED 6 MAY
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FRI 8 MAY

ROHAN ARNEIL – YOU WOULDN’T HAVE CUT ME OFF IF I WASN’T SO SUNBURNT

ROHAN ARNEIL – YOU WOULDN’T HAVE CUT ME OFF IF I WASN’T SO SUNBURNT Very excited about the new jokes. I’ve been supervising some apprentices so I genuinely have a ...

FRI 22 MAY

POP CULTURE PARENTING PODCAST

POP CULTURE PARENTING PODCAST After a sold-out Melbourne show last year, we’re returning to the stage with a brand-new live ...

WED 6 MAY
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FRI 8 MAY

FRANKIE MCNAIR – HUGE ASS MINDSET

FRANKIE MCNAIR – HUGE ASS MINDSET After a lifetime of anxiety, CPTSD, and low self-esteem (wild for someone whose eye colour shifts ...

SAT 16 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

RAPHA MANAJEM – THE SALMON WAS GOOD

RAPHA MANAJEM – THE SALMON WAS GOOD Best Newcomer Nominee, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025 RAW Comedy Runner Up, ...

SUN 31 MAY

STIFF GINS + special guest KERRYN FIELDS

STIFF GINS + special guest KERRYN FIELDS KERRYN FIELDS + Stiff Gins - the acclaimed duo of Wiradjuri/Yorta Yorta woman Kaleena Briggs and Yuwaalaraay woman ...

THU 23 APR

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KYLA COBBLER – GONE ROGUE @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

KYLA COBBLER – GONE ROGUE @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Kyla is one of the fastest-rising names in comedy. The Cork-born comic first gained attention ...

FRI 12 JUN

PSEUDO ECHO

PSEUDO ECHO Get ready Australia! The iconic Pseudo Echo are taking you to FUNKY TOWN with a thrilling national ...

SUN 11 OCT

POLE THEATRE 2026

POLE THEATRE 2026 Special Guest + For the very first time ever, experience the ultimate Pole Theatre event as Pole Theatre Sydney and ...

SAT 16 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

DAN RATH – HELP ME PLEASE @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

DAN RATH – HELP ME PLEASE @ THE FACTORY THEATRE A-List Entertainment presents You probably already know me from reading the news. In 2018, I ...

FRI 15 MAY

DANIEL MUGGLETON – WHITE HERE,WHITE NOW @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

DANIEL MUGGLETON – WHITE HERE,WHITE NOW @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Daniel Muggleton continues to be one of Australia’s most in-demand comedians despite no media ...

SAT 2 MAY
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SUN 3 MAY

DANIELLE WALKER - BITTERSWEET @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

DANIELLE WALKER - BITTERSWEET @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Special Guest + They say you can’t put lipstick on a pig, well call the Guinness Book of Records, cause I did it ...

WED 22 APR
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FRI 24 APR

ELF LYONS - SWAN

ELF LYONS - SWAN The giraffe-limbed icon and Gaulier-trained harlequin Elf Lyons brings her cult classic, critically ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

GREG LARSEN - UNRELENTING ULTRA-VIOLENCE

GREG LARSEN - UNRELENTING ULTRA-VIOLENCE Hello I am Greg and I weigh more than 99 percent of all performers at this comedy festival, so in ...

WED 6 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

MISH WITTRUP – NOT AS GOOD AS I REMEMBER

MISH WITTRUP – NOT AS GOOD AS I REMEMBER Remember the good old days? When you were hotter/braver/brasher/more fun? Well, let's go back ...

WED 22 APR
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SUN 26 APR

DAN TIERNAN - QUARTZ AND ALL

DAN TIERNAN - QUARTZ AND ALL Dan Tiernan is back at it again: and this time he’s got magic rocks in his pocket. With a ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

TIM COLLINS & HANNAH CONDA: BROTHERS IN WIGS

TIM COLLINS & HANNAH CONDA: BROTHERS IN WIGS Blood may be thicker than water, but not thicker than a full-coverage foundation.Fresh off their ...

WED 13 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

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HARRY JUN – INSIDE JOKES, OUTSIDE VOICE @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

HARRY JUN – INSIDE JOKES, OUTSIDE VOICE @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Inside jokes or “in-jokes” are jokes that are only understandable to people of a particular ...

SAT 9 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

LENA MOON - SOUNDS LIKE A BRAG

LENA MOON - SOUNDS LIKE A BRAG Best Comedy Nominee - Melbourne Fringe Festival, 2019Lena Moon has lived a life but doesn’t want ...

SAT 16 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

THE BURTON BROTHERS - TINSELTOWN

THE BURTON BROTHERS - TINSELTOWN Nominee Best Comedy 2023 & 2024 Melbourne FringeLights! Camera! Action! The Burton Brothers are ...

SAT 9 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

MEG JAGER - A BEAUTIFUL MIND

MEG JAGER - A BEAUTIFUL MIND Best Newcomer Nomination - Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025RAW Comedy Runner up, ...

FRI 8 MAY

IVAN ARISTEGUIETA - READY TO MAMBO @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

IVAN ARISTEGUIETA - READY TO MAMBO @ THE FACTORY THEATRE 3 x WINNER BEST COMEDY – ADELAIDE FRINGE 2017, 2022 & 2023 MOST OUTSTANDING SHOW NOMINEE – ...

WED 22 APR

TOM SAINSBURY – LESSONS NOT LEARNT

TOM SAINSBURY – LESSONS NOT LEARNT After a sell-out 2024 Australian tour (and several life wisedoms still not absorbed), comedy ...

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SUN 3 MAY

THE FAIRBAIRNS – FAIR DINKUM

THE FAIRBAIRNS – FAIR DINKUM Lachlan and Jaxon Fairbairn are bringing an hour of sketch comedy live to the stage for the very ...

WED 17 JUN

ADAM RAY

ADAM RAY Adam Ray is a seasoned comedian and actor hailing from Seattle, renowned for his versatile ...

WED 6 MAY
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FRI 8 MAY

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ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS – VHS @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS – VHS @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Alexei Toliopoulos simply adores cinema, films, movies and the techniques filmmakers use to elicit ...

FRI 24 APR
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SUN 26 APR

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JASON LEONG – IN LAUGHING MEMORY @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

JASON LEONG – IN LAUGHING MEMORY @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Jason Leong has also just announced an extra date at the Enmore Theatre on Thursday 30 April. ...

THU 30 APR

SAMMY J - HERO COMPLEX @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

SAMMY J - HERO COMPLEX @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Sammy J's award-winning, mind-blowing tale returns with bonus content and fresh surprises!30 ...

SAT 16 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

DAVE HUGHES – COOKED @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

DAVE HUGHES – COOKED @ THE FACTORY THEATRE There is no one else that comes close to the phenomenon that is Dave Hughes. Behind that cooked ...

THU 21 MAY

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JUDITH HILL - CANCELLED

JUDITH HILL - CANCELLED Special Guest + JUDITH HILL at the Factory Theatre on Thursday 21 May, 2026 has been cancelled due to unforeseen ...

SAT 9 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

SH!TFACED SHAKESPEARE – HAMLET @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

SH!TFACED SHAKESPEARE – HAMLET @ THE FACTORY THEATRE WINNER – BEST COMEDY WEEKLY AWARD - ADELAIDE FRINGE 2025The hilarious, smash-hit, internationally ...

SAT 23 MAY

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ESKIMO JOE '20 YEARS OF BLACK FINGERNAILS RED WINE'

ESKIMO JOE '20 YEARS OF BLACK FINGERNAILS RED WINE' Special Guest + EXTRA SHOW ON SALE NOWCelebrate 20 years of Black Fingernails Red Wine with Eskimo Joe as they ...

FRI 8 MAY

SCHALK BEZUIDENHOUT - HEY HEY DIVORCÉ @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

SCHALK BEZUIDENHOUT - HEY HEY DIVORCÉ @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Schalk Bezuidenhout is back with a brand new show. His first and (hopefully, for the love of all ...

WED 6 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

EFFIE - FRIGID TO FERAL @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

EFFIE - FRIGID TO FERAL @ THE FACTORY THEATRE What’s happening to me?I’ve gone from rational to irrational, from pristine to vulvarine, from ...

SAT 30 MAY

THE BUZZ LOVERS (NIRVANA TRIBUTE) (SPAIN) - UPGRADED TO METRO THEATRE

THE BUZZ LOVERS (NIRVANA TRIBUTE) (SPAIN) - UPGRADED TO METRO THEATRE Due to popular demand, THE BUZZ LOVERS upcoming show on Saturday 30 May has been upgraded from the ...

WED 14 OCT

NATHAN EVANS & THE SAINT PHNX BAND

NATHAN EVANS & THE SAINT PHNX BAND Nathan Evans is bringing his distinctly Scottish sound to Australian shores for the first time ever ...

SAT 13 JUN

DONNY BENET

DONNY BENET After the success of his 2022 EP Le Piano, Donny Benét returns with the next chapter in his ...

SAT 9 MAY

LUKE HEGGIE – I WON’T SAY IT AGAIN @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

LUKE HEGGIE – I WON’T SAY IT AGAIN @ THE FACTORY THEATRE This show is a compilation of bits, lovingly curated from the last five years. If you don't ...

WED 22 APR
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SUN 26 APR

JOE KENT-WALTERS IS FRANKIE MONROE: LIVE!!! (&DEAD!!!)

JOE KENT-WALTERS IS FRANKIE MONROE: LIVE!!! (&DEAD!!!) Here he is! Yorkshire’s biggest bastard is in Sydney for the very first time! Join owner and MC ...

SAT 4 JUL

DARCY & JER

DARCY & JER Together for over 20 years, Darcy & Jer are first and foremost proud dads to their ...

THU 18 JUN

KAREN LEE ANDREWS

KAREN LEE ANDREWS Karen Lee Andrews is a singer-songwriter from Sydney, who has built a vibrant career touring ...

FRI 19 JUN

CELEBRATING TOM WAITS

CELEBRATING TOM WAITS Surrealist. Vaudevillian. Carnival Barker. Crooner.Godfather of Grit, Gravel and Glitter.Tom Waits ...