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Sydney Stand-Up Comedy Championships

Sydney Stand-Up Comedy Championships

Where
324 King St
Newtown NSW 2042
The Bank Hotel
When

Tuesdays, 7:30pm to 9:15pm Tuesday 2 September to Tuesday 16 December Except Tuesday 14 October, Tuesday 28 October, Tuesday 11 November, Tuesday 25 November and Tuesday 9 December

Cost

Starting from: $15

See Sydney's longest-running and best rated stand-up comedy battle!

Sydney's best comedians use their best jokes and humour each week as they try to win your vote.

The Sydney Stand-Up Comedy Championships is the best and longest-running Tuesday night comedy show in Sydney.

We guarantee you the best time and nonstop laughs! Our show has been running for years!!

This show is perfect to come with mates, a date – or even solo.

We have a 'singles and mingles' table where you can meet new people who love to laugh and go out.

Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets online as the show can sell out. You may also get a ticket at the venue from our friendly door staff.

How the show works

  • Comedians will have a limited time to impress you with their best jokes.

  • You – the audience – will vote for your favourite comedian after each half.

  • Your favourites will be rewarded by performing again.

Timings

  • 6:15pm Free stand-up comedy class (link here)

  • 7pm Doors open for the show

  • 7:30pm Show begins

  • 9:15pm Show ends (there is an intermission midway through the show)

Standard shows

  • Each show, the audience's favourite comedians will go straight to our grand final shows, which are held every six months.

  • We need your votes to unearth Sydney's favourite comedian!!

Grand final shows

  • Two times each year we have a grand final show featuring all of the battle winners.

  • This is held at the Sydney Comedy Store, and all 300 tickets sell out fast!

  • Dates for 2025: Wednesday 16 April & Wednesday 10 December. Watch this space.

Sydney Fringe Special

  • During September, our show becomes weekly to celebrate the Sydney Fringe.

  • We feature some of our most popular comedians during this time, many of whom have their own Fringe festival shows.

  • Check them out at our show, and then go to their show during the festival.

Free Comedy Class

  • Before our show we sometimes have a free stand-up comedy class.

  • Each class is on a slightly different topic.

  • You will write some comedy and get to meet great people in the class (size is usually 20-40 people).

Sydney Comedy School

This show is a produced by the Sydney Comedy School and comedian Dave Crisante. We produce over 300 comedy shows each year across Australia, including in every major comedy festival in Australia's capital cities.

Our school is aimed at helping connect people through humour. We run classes, courses, and a wide range of events.

Find out more

Contact event organiser

Sydney Stand-Up Comedy Championships

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