
Get your laughs in Brisbane!
The Brisbane Comedy Festival 2025 is returning with even more laughs, featuring a stellar lineup of Australia’s funniest comedians.
From Thursday, April 24 to Sunday, May 25, comedy lovers will be treated to an exciting mix of shows, each guaranteed to have you laughing long after the curtain falls. The festival will host unforgettable performances at Brisbane Powerhouse, The Princess Theatre, and The Tivoli. Don’t miss the chance to see comedy superstars like Luke McGregor, Geraldine Hickey, Tommy Little, and many more!
Tickets are on sale now — don’t wait! Whatever your comedy flavour, there’s a show waiting for you. Secure your tickets today and get ready to laugh!

ABBY HOWELLS
Welcome To My Dream
Brisbane Powerhouse
24 - 27 Apr, 6:45pm (Sun 5:45pm)
“Gem of a show.”★★★★★ The Age, 2024

ALEX WARD
Clip Clop Don't Stop
Brisbane Powerhouse
8 - 11 May, 6:45pm (Sun 5:45pm)
“Studded with punchlines.” The Age

BRETT BLAKE
Little Turd
The Rechabite
17 - 19 Jan, 6pm
“Punchy and relevant insight… peppered with clever jabs at Australian culture.” The Age

BRONWYN KUSS
I'll Allow It
Brisbane Powerhouse
15 - 18 May, 8.15pm (Sun 7.15pm)
“Sharply witty” ★★★★ Chortle, 2024

CLAIRE HOOPER
Nothing To See Here
Brisbane Powerhouse
22 - 25 May, 7.15pm (Sun 6.15pm)
Winner – Piece of Wood Award, Melbourne Comedy Festival 2024

DAVE HUGHES
WTF?
Brisbane Powerhouse
Sat 17 May, 6pm & 7.45pm
“A master of his trade.” ★★★★★ The Advertiser

GERALDINE HICKEY
Meander
The Princess Theatre
15 - 17 May, 6.30pm
“Hickey is a Master.” ★★★★ Time Out

GILLIAN COSGRIFF
Fresh New Worries
Brisbane Powerhouse
24 – 25 May
“Highly infectious, clever, original songs.” ★★★★½ The Age

JENNY TIAN
Jenny's Travels
Brisbane Powerhouse
10 & 11 May, 6pm (Sun 5pm)
“Excitable hour of comedy.” ★★★★★ The Wee Review

LIZZY HOO
Deja Hoo
Brisbane Powerhouse
15 - 18 May, 6.30pm (Sun 5.30pm)
Seen on Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey, Have You Been Paying Attention?, and Question Everything.

LLOYD LANGFORD
Powerful Energy
The Tivoli
23 & 24 May, 6.30pm
Seen on Thank God You’re Here, Have You Been Paying Attention? and winner of Taskmaster Australia Season 2.

LOU WALL
Breaking The 5th Wall
Brisbane Powerhouse
15 - 18 May
“One-of-a-kind masterwork” ★★★★★ Time Out, 2024

LUKE MCGREGOR
Okay, Wow
The Princess Theatre
15 - 17 May, 8.30pm (Sun 7.30pm)
“An impeccable sense of comic timing.” ★★★★ The Age

MICHAEL HING
Get In The Submarine
Brisbane Powerhouse
Fri 16 May, 7.45pm
“Endlessly funny.” ★★★★½ The Sydney Morning Herald

NATH VALVO
The Nath Valvo Show
Brisbane Powerhouse
15 - 18 May, 8.30pm (Sun 7.30pm)
“Gags that will leave you gasping. Nath Valvo has landed the bullseye.” ★★★★★ Herald Sun

NICK WHITE
I'm Scared, Babe
Brisbane Powerhouse
1 - 4 May
“Hilarious and lightning quick.” Theatre Travels

OLIVER COLEMAN
The Ballad of Oliver Coleman
Brisbane Powerhouse
22 - 25 May, 8.45pm (Sun 7.45pm)
“The journey is a wonderfully wild one, and a break from the normal.” ★★★★ Chortle

PETE ROWSTHORN
Keen
Brisbane Powerhouse
8 - 11 May
Pete returns to the festival for the first time since the 80’s to talk life, TV, and aging ungraciously.

TOMMY LITTLE
I'm Not Proud
Brisbane Powerhouse
9 - 11 May, Various Times
“Comedy gold from the get-go.” Herald Sun

ZOĖ COOMBS MARR
Splash Zone
Brisbane Powerhouse
15 - 18 May, 6.30pm (Sun 5.30pm)
“Gloriously off-the-wall.” ★★★★★ The Age, 2024