Four venues. Four comedians. One fun afternoon. That’s what you get at the YCK Laneways Comedy Crawl, part of the always-hilarious Sydney Comedy Festival.
Back for its second year, this crowd-fave takes comedy out of the theatre and into the heart of the CBD on May 2. In case you’re wondering what YCK refers to, it’s the buzzing area of small bars and restaurants in the city centre clustered around York, Kent and Clarence Streets – hence the name 'YKC Laneways'.
Part pub crawl, part comedy showcase, it's an initiative by the NSW government’s Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner to connect districts, venues and major events.
Your ticket includes four comedy shows at four bars, with the session time indicating the start time for your group. Once you join a group, your host will guide through a trail of four small bars: Stitch Bar, Papa Gede's Bar, The Barber Shop and Since I Left You.
Watch rising stars and festival favourite comedians do their thing – with plenty of chances to grab a drink, share laughs and discover a new favourite act (or bar) along the way. Attending with friends? Make sure you all book the same session to be the same group. Last year’s sessions sold out fast, so book your spot here.
If you can’t make it to the YKC Comedy Crawl, there’s more. This year, the concept is expanding beyond the CBD: there’s the Rozelle Crawl through craft breweries and pubs, the Queer Comedy Crawl through the City’s Rainbow Precinct, the Manly Comedy Crawl and The Rocks Comedy Crawl.
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