Just For Laughs
2 – 22 November 2025
Get ready, Sydney - the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival is back for its 13th year with more laughs than ever.
This November, the Harbour City will once again come alive with incredible stand-up, outrageous lineup shows, and exclusive performances from some of the biggest names in comedy.
Think it couldn’t get better? We’ve just added more names to the lineup!
Eddie Izzard: The Remix Tour Live (additional seats released!)
Ashley Gavin: Hype Man (late show just added!)
Reggie Watts: Live (second show just added!)
We Mean Well: Excuse Me Senorita
Just For Laughs All-Star Gala: Hosted by Shaun Micallef
Swag on the Beat Live Podcast
Preacher Lawson: Life Down Under
Women Aren’t Funny: Hosted by Abbie Chatfield (third show just added!)
Matt & Alex: All Day Breakfast Live
The Buck Up Live: Hosted by Kate Langbroek & Nath Valvo
Rhys Nicholson’s Gay Panic Showcase
The Alternative Show: Hosted by Demi Lardner
Tickets are flying – don’t wait!
Upcoming events
We Mean Well: Excuse Me Sénorita
2 Nov 2025
Unfiltered. Unhinged. Unmissable. Lu and Jarch, two washed up TikTokers, now drop weekly truth bombs and comedic gold on their chart-topping podcast, We Mean Well. A raw, hilarious treasure trove of crazy stories and side-splitting honesty. The two cut through the BS, bringing their unique swagger and relatable chaos to every episode. They’ve built a massive, dedicated following on TikTok, Instagram, and now conquered the airwaves with their latest show on Triple M. Tune in for the chaos. Join them on this epic live tour, you’ll be kicking yourself if you miss it.
Reggie Watts: Live
10 & 11 Nov 2025
Reggie Watts is finally returning to Australia for a highly anticipated tour, and he’s bringing his mind-bending mix of comedy, music, and improvisation to the Sydney Opera House. Best known for his wildly unpredictable performances and unmatched vocal mastery, Watts combines beatboxing, singing, storytelling and spontaneous wit to create a truly one-of-a-kind live experience.
Preacher Lawson: Live Down Under
11 Nov 2025
Preacher Lawson first gained international attention on season 12 of America’s Got Talent, where his explosive comedy and boundless stage presence saw him reach the final round. His fan-favourite status led to an invitation to return for both America’s Got Talent: The Champions and Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions, where he once again made it to the finale by public vote.
Swag on the Beat Live Podcast
12 Nov 2025
With over 3 million followers across TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, Swag on the Beat have become two of the most recognisable faces in Australian comedy. Now, Jack and Isaac are stepping out of your feed and onto the stage with their debut live podcast show, for one night only at the iconic Sydney Opera House on 12 November 2025.
Ashley Gavin: Hype Man
13 Nov 2025
Ashley Gavin has taken the comedy world by storm, with credits including Comedy Central, Netflix, Just For Laughs, and a YouTube special with over 1 million views. Best known for her bold, unfiltered audience interactions and viral social media clips, Ashley’s fearless authenticity and razor-sharp delivery have made her a fan favorite. She’s also the creator and host of the chart-topping podcast We’re Having Gay Sex—named one of Paste Magazine’s best podcasts of the year.
Eddie Izzard: The Remix Tour Live
14 Nov 2025
Eddie Izzard –The Remix is a chance for Eddie, inspired by her ever loyal audiences to remix and re-imagine some of her own favourite, personal comedy highlights.
Women Aren’t Funny: Hosted by Abbie Chatfield
15 & 16 Nov 2025
Women Aren’t Funny – Hosted by Abbie Chatfield is a bold and unfiltered celebration of some of the most exciting voices in Australian comedy. Hosted by chaos queen and cultural commentator Abbie Chatfield, this omedy showcase throws the old clichés out the window and replaces them with sharp wit, outrageous overshares, and zero apologies.
Just For Laughs All Star Gala 2025
15 Nov 2025
For one unforgettable night only at the iconic Sydney Opera House, prepare for an evening of world-class comedy, and big laughs, all led by the quick wit and charm of Micallef – the man behind Mad As Hell, Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation, Newstopia and so many more of Australia’s favourite shows. With a blockbuster lineup of comedy’s biggest names featuring Reggie Watts, Melanie Bracewell, Wil Anderson, Joel Creasey, Celia Pacquola and Preacher Lawson, this Gala remains the must-see event of the festival and always sells out fast.
The Buck Up Live Podcast
19 Nov 2025
It’s unfiltered, unpredictable and unbelievably funny—The Buck Up podcast is heading to the stage, and you're invited to witness the madness live. For the first time ever, Kate and Nath are bringing their riotous blend of chaotic conversation, weird tangents and off-the-wall humour to a live audience in Sydney.
Matt & Alex All Day Breakfast Live
20 Nov 2025
Matt Okine and Alex Dyson are serving up a hot, freshly grilled episode of All Day Breakfast live at the Sydney Opera House. For the first time ever, these long-time friends and radio favourites bring their signature blend of offbeat humour, current affairs banter, and downright ridiculous stories to one of Australia’s most iconic stages.
Rhys Nicholson’s Gay Panic Showcase
21 Nov 2025
Get ready for a riotous night of comedy as Rhys Nicholson’s Gay Panic Showcase—a celebration of queer voices, razor-sharp wit, and laugh-out-loud brilliance at the Sydney Opera House. Rhys, known for their stand-out appearances on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under and sharp comedic timing, brings together an exceptional line-up of queer talent: Nina Oyama, Tarsh Jago, Annie Boyle, Aves Robins and Chris Parker. These are some of the most exciting names in comedy today—bold, original, and unapologetically hilarious.
The Alternative Show
22 Nov 2025
The Alternative Show returns for one night only at the Sydney Opera House. Hosted by the brilliantly chaotic Demi Lardner, this cult comedy favourite assembles a knockout lineup of Australia’s most unconventional and inventive performers: Dan Rath, Sez, Tom Walker, and Neel Kolhatkar. This isn’t your average stand-up show. The Alternative Show champions the strange, the surreal, and the side-splittingly unexpected. It’s a place where punchlines twist into absurdity, routines turn into rollercoasters, and nothing is quite what it seems.
