Geelong Comedy Festival unveils mammoth 2024 program, stacked with 67 comedy events set to take over 8 venues across the Geelong region this Spring.
Running from Thursday 31 October until Sunday 3 November, Geelong Comedy Festival returns for 2024, taking over the Little Malop Street hospitality precinct for a week of side-splitting jokes and anecdotes. Precinct new neighbours’ wedding venue Anabella’s, cat-themed bar Astray Bar and the reinvigorated former James Street Bakery, No. 10 James Street, join the festival venues list alongside Malop mainstays Beavs Bar, Manhattan Bar, Medusa, The Brewery and The Arborist Rooftop.
From Australian legends of comedy through to newcomer jokesters, the festival program has a smorgasbord of comedic chops.
Geelong Comedy Festival 2024
- When: Thursday 31 October – Sunday 3 November
- Where: Various venues in the Little Malop Street Precinct – Anabella’s, Astray Bar, Beavs Bar, Manhattan Bar, Medusa, No. 10 James Street, The Brewery Geelong, The Arborist Rooftop
- Tickets: Purchase individual show tickets via the festival guide here
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Starting with the hardhitters of comedy, Geelong Comedy Festival will see favourite Tom Ballard return to the festival after a successful 2023 showcase. Having started as a presenter or triple j, Ballard has honed his comedic charm to have a significant career in the entertainment sector as a radio host, television presenter and stand-up comedian. The Warrnambool-raised comedian is known for his hilarious rants, quick quips and sociological commentary. He will be bringing his one-hour show of raving and ranting to Anabella’s on Saturday 2 November.
Anabella’s will also see the no BS brilliance of Geraldine Hickey taking to the stage the same night, as well as Taskmaster Australia funnyman Lloyd Langford. Both of their dry wit will have you in hysterics. Over at The Brewery, experience bogan tales from Brett Blake as he brings his Grip It and Rip It show and fabulous mullet to Geelong. Lizzy Hoo, Nath Valvo, Oliver Coleman and Bronwyn Kuss are some more names bringing their stand-up to the stages.
In addition, award-winning shows join the program including Gabby Anderson who will bring Billy T nominated show Bad(ish) Teacher, winner of the 2024 Geelong RAW heat, Chelsea Heaney will bring Big Pants, Chris Ryan presents Good-O and Winner of Directors’ Choice Award at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023, and nominee for the Most Outstanding Show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024, Takashi Wakasugi offers Japanese Aussie.
This is just the icing on top! Geelong Comedy Festival is overflowing with must-see events. It’s a gigantic program worth jumping into.
Explore all of the events, stand-up shows and comedy acts on the Geelong Comedy Festival 2024 program here.
