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Which comedy festivals tour, or come in parts?
The short answer
Three festivals on the Guide move between towns or come in parts: the Desi Comedy Festival (two parts), the NZ International Comedy Festival (across New Zealand) and the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (three parts). Each page gives every part's dates.
In parts, or on the road
- Desi Comedy Festival · 14–17 October 2026 · United States · Stand-up · 14–17 October 2026; 5–8 November 2026
- NZ International Comedy Festival · 30 April – 23 May 2027 · New Zealand · Stand-up, Sketch, Improv
- Great Outdoors Comedy Festival · 16–18 July 2027 · Canada · Stand-up · 16–18 July 2027; 6–8 August 2027; 27–29 August 2027
Sources
- Desi Comedy Festival: desicomedyfest.com ↗
- NZ International Comedy Festival: comedyfestival.co.nz ↗
- Great Outdoors Comedy Festival: greatoutdoorscomedyfestival.com ↗
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