They say laughter is contagious and with all the Superstar comedians in town for the 2023 Just for Laughs Festival, we’re sure you’re aching for more! Check out where you can get your funnies fulfilled locally.
Buddy’s Comedy - 2nd Thursday every month - 7:30pm Buddy’s Bar | 391 King St, Newtown | $20 + complimentary beer/wine
Join the team at Buddy’s for a hilarious night of comedy on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:30pm upstairs at Buddy’s Bar. Featuring 6 world-class comedians every week, it’s the perfect night out to get you through the mid-week hump. With 45 self-serve taps of craft beers, wines, and cocktails, you’re bound to find a new favourite drop. There’s awesome food options available from a menu brought to you by the Rub-A-Dub team. Whether you're out with a group, on an awkward first date or flying solo, you'll feel right at home in this warm, intimate, and welcoming space. Complimentary beer or wine with every ticket purchased online.
IG: buddysnewtown/
Improv Comedy Cagefight - Monday from 7:30pm Waywards | 324 King St, Newtown | $15
At the Cagefight, comedians have a limited time to win the votes of the audience, and no one in the audience gets picked on at the Cagefight. Instead, the audience are part of the show and help the performers with suggestions and humour! You will vote for your favourite comedians via our electronic voting system. The crowd’s favourite comedians will perform a second time each night. These guys also host corporate events, combine a comedy workshop with a meal and drink The Bank! Tickets: improvcomedycagefight.rezdy.com/ Contact 0438579356 or dave@improvcomedycagefight.com.au for more info!
Joke Off Comedy - Wednesday from 7pm Kelly’s on King | 285 King St, Newtown | $15
A weekly comedy room showcasing a diverse lineup of premium comedians every Wednesday. They also host a comedy competition twice a year, you can go in the draw to win a massive cash prize, with the winner voted by the audience and a panel of judges. You can regularly catch acts such as Luke Heggie, Nikki Britton, Michael Hing, Chris Ryan, Tom Cashman, Cameron James plus up and coming local acts you’re bound to love.
Tickets: powerbombcomedy.com/joke-off-comedy
IG: @jokeoffcomedy FB: jokeoffcomedy
The Wharf Revue - Pride in Prejudice | From Nov 8th, 2023 Seymour Centre | Cnr City Rd + Cleveland St, Chippendale
The Wharf Revue is back for another year of sensational satire with Pride in Prejudice.
Satirical content is up by 7%, the average laughter quotient is indexed at 8.3% over the forward estimates but the Wharf Revue defies the cost-of-living pressure by keeping the ticket price at the same level as last year! Take that, Phillip Lowe!
"The Wharf Revue is now a national institution and it just keeps on giving…a sea of hilarity ★★★★’ Limelight Magazine
“a night of uproarious laughter and cheeky hilarity by (the) stunningly talented Wharf Revue:” Canberra Times
Ticketing link: www.seymourcentre.com/event/the-wharf-revue-pride-in-prejudice/ Facebook: seymoursydney Instagram: seymoursydney
Comedy Store Showcase - Every Thurs, Fri, Sat Evening Sydney Comedy Store | 122 Lang Rd, Moore Park NSW 2021 | $34.50-$49.50
The crème de la crème of the comedy world coalesces at the Comedy Store every week to give audiences the Sydney Comedy Store Showcase. Presenting household names, cult comedy faves, secret special surprises, and the hottest new talent in the country! Each night at the Comedy Store is a carefully curated comedy experience designed to get the blood pumping with non-stop chuckles. With drinks included in every ticket and an incredible cast of stand-up talent absolutely bursting with belly-busting laughs, this is the hottest ticket in town.
IG: comedystoresyd/
Rat & Klub - Monday from 6:30pm Moshpit Bar | 642A King St, Erskineville
This is an intimate show with a fun, casual vibe where comedy fans can see a diverse line-up of comedians.You can often catch special guests coming through to work on new material - these guys have hosted people like Dave Hughes, Becky Lucas, Sam Taunton, Aaron Chen & Michael Hing! What really makes the show fun, however, is the range of experienced and new local comics we have jump up each week. There's a wealth of comedic talent in Sydney & Rat Klub is one of the best ways to see what the local scene has to offer. And a quick heads up, because we’re in the know - as we come into spring and summer there will be a lot of big comedians wanting to tighten up their material for next year's festival season! There are drink specials available all night for RSA holders as well as group ticket discounts.
We also have drink specials all night for RSA holders as well as group ticket discounts.
Ticketing link: trybooking.com/events/landing/988107 IG: @ratklub_comedy