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What comedy festivals are in Sydney?
The short answer
Three comedy festivals in Sydney have dates ahead on the Guide. The next to open is the ITS Comedy Festival, 8–15 November 2026, in Sydney, Australia. The furthest ahead is the Sydney Comedy Festival (12 April – 16 May 2027). Three put on stand-up, two improv, two sketch.
Coming up in Sydney, soonest first
- ITS Comedy Festival · 8–15 November 2026 · Sydney, Australia · Improv, Sketch, Stand-up
- Just For Laughs Sydney · 9–22 November 2026 · Sydney, Australia · Stand-up
- Sydney Comedy Festival · 12 April – 16 May 2027 · Sydney, Australia · Stand-up, Sketch, Improv
Sources
- ITS Comedy Festival: improvtheatresydney.com.au ↗
- Just For Laughs Sydney: sydneyoperahouse.com ↗
- Sydney Comedy Festival: sydneycomedyfest.com.au ↗
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