Just For Laughs 2026 | Sydney Comedy Festival

Just For Laughs Sydney Comedy Festival is back to unleash a riot of laughter in the Harbour City!

Mark your calendars and brace yourselves for the biggest comedy lineup announcement of 2026, as the highly anticipated Just For Laughs Sydney Comedy Festival returns to 11-22 November.

Now in its 14th year, the festival promises to deliver a week-long spectacle of some of the biggest names and exclusive shows to the Sydney Opera House and venues around Sydney including Qudos Bank Arena, ICC Theatre, State Theatre, Enmore Theatre, Factory Theatre and Comedy Store.

Just For Laughs Sydney returns in 2026 with the first announcement for its 14th edition, revealing a comedy programme led by major international names, standout touring comics and local favourites.

Just For Laughs

Gabriel Iglesias
1976 Tour
5 December | Afterpay Arena

Dara O'Briain
Re:Creation
11 November | State Theatre

Peter Antoniou
Psychic Comedian
17 November | Studio, Sydney Opera House

Rhys James
Chop Logic
22 November | Comedy Store

Saaniya Abbas
Hellarious
18 November | Comedy Store

Adam Kay
The Nightshift Before Christmas LIVE
13 December | Enmore Theatre

RocKwiz
Rocks Xmas
6 December | State Theatre

JFL All-Star Gala 2026
21 November | Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House

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