The best places to see comedy in Sydney
Sure, we all like to laugh – but sometimes you want something more specific. Established acts? Up-and-comers? Open mic? Let us direct you where you wanna go.
Looking for a post-show drink? Sydney's best bars will keep you going, and grab a late night snack and one of our faves.
Sydney's best comedy venues
Giant Dwarf
The Comedy Store Sydney
The Enmore Theatre
Cafe Lounge
This cafe and bar has become a comedy hub thanks to long-running Monday weekly Comedy Lounge, and more recent Saturday and Sunday weeklies – all booked by Rhys Jones.
Harold Park Hotel
Star Bar
Head to this George Street venue for Bonkerz Comedy Club on Friday and Saturday nights.
Regular comedy nights
Powerbomb Comedy
This weekly Friday-night stand-up smackdown features a headliner and emcee with six shorter support slots from local talent. Even better: Staves brews its own ales, and there's plenty of choice on tap.
Happy Endings Comedy Club
Sydney's comedians are pretty fond of this cosy comedy club; more importantly – so are you, voting it Best Comedy Club for the last two Time Out Sydney Comedy Awards. With an intimate vibe and weekly shows featuring at least two names you know and guests you may not, Happy Endings also has the benefit of being beneath El Rocco Room, for pre-show noms or post-show beers.
Tudor Comedy
This weekly night at Redfern's Tudor Hotel features a local emcee and short sets by emerging comics, but also has a bunch of spots for open mic.
BonkerZ Comedy Club
Promoter Donte Winbush is behind this weekly comedy club, which features pros, semi-pros and emerging comics.
Waywards Comedy
Newtown's own live music and cocktail den Waywards transforms into a comedy club every Wednesday, showcasing a buffet of Australian and international comics.
What She Said Comedy
What She Said is a relatively newcomer on the Sydney comedy scene, but it's already attracting crowds each Sunday at the Chippo Hotel. The acts range from total first-timers to seasoned professionals, and the purpose of the event isn't just to give audiences a great time but to foster a supportive community of comedic talent.
Comedy at Papa Gede's
Get cocktails with your comedy at this Time Out Sydney favourite.
The rest of what's on
Things to do in Sydney this weekend
Prepare for three glorious days off the clock: the long weekend is nigh! Celebrate ol’ Lizzie’s birthday by having a royally good time at the theatre, absorbing musical majesty at live shows, or pampering yourself like a queen at the city’s best spas. The Sydney Film Festival is kicking off for all you movie buffs, but if you need a little fresh air between screenings, brave the outdoors and have lunch at one of Sydney’s best picnic spots. RECOMMENDED: Indigenous walks and tours in Sydney.
Catherine Tate
The Catherine Tate Show hasn't been on the air since 2009, but the characters and catch phrases created by Tate have taken off in the years since. Now she's bringing The Catherine Tate Show - Live to Australia for the first time, after a huge tour around the UK in 2016.
Michael McIntyre
Michael McIntyre does things big: big tours, big venues, big crowds and big laughs. He consistently sells out the kind of long runs that could turn pretty much any major rockstar green with envy. He's even played 28 shows at London's 16,000-seat O2 Arena, eclipsing all other comedy acts.
