The 2025 Geelong Comedy
Festival Program
With over 100 shows across the Geelong CBD, there’s something for everyone — catch your comedy favourites or discover a new hidden gem.
Lube Me Alone
Vanessa Larry Mitchell returns with her sequel to 'Teardrops on My Dildo. Expect dating tales, single parenting anecdotes, and candid discussions that are both raw and funny.
True Crime Comedy Show: A Comedians Guide to Australia's Dark Past
Shayne Hunter & Ro Campbell turns Australia’s wildest murders & criminal disasters into stand-up gold.
Lube Me Alone
Vanessa Larry Mitchell returns with her sequel to 'Teardrops on My Dildo. Expect dating tales, single parenting anecdotes, and candid discussions that are both raw and funny.
Simon Taylor – So Good!
Simon Taylor turns his sharp wit on himself, asking big questions like “am I a good person?” in this personal hour of comedy.
A South African Son - Chris Pucillo
Chris Pucillo hilariously unpacks growing up in ’90s South Africa—chaos, history & family scars told with sharp wit & heart.
Dilruk Jaysinha & Tom Ballard – Live
Dilruk Jayasinha and Tom Ballard team up for an electrifying night at the Geelong Art Centre, blending charm, energy, and uproarious humour.
Sean Quinn: Mind Your Craic
Irish comic & CBT therapist Sean Quinn mixes therapy insights, cultural quirks & colonial hangovers in this stellar hour.
Samwise Hemmings: Content for Meatfolk
Samwise Hemmings wrestles reality in a joyfully strange one-meatfolk show. A surreal, funny, and oddly relatable comedy hour.
Gaslighting is Not Real: Comedy About Emotional Manipulation
Darkly funny & eye-opening, Shayne Hunter unpacks manipulation tactics through comedy. Learn to spot toxic tricks & laugh while you do.
Sean Quinn: Mind Your Craic
Irish comic & CBT therapist Sean Quinn mixes therapy insights, cultural quirks & colonial hangovers in this stellar hour.
Con Coutis: Escape from Heck Island
Con Coutis finds himself wrongfully imprisoned on Heck Island and must break out, clear his name, and land at least 28 jokes in this hilarious prison-break comedy.
True Crime Comedy Show: A Comedians Guide to Australia's Dark Past
Shayne Hunter & Ro Campbell turns Australia’s wildest murders & criminal disasters into stand-up gold.
Exile on Fleet Street – A Clown Gets Cancelled
Greg Fleet dives into scandal and censorship in this provocative hour exploring how this comedian got himself cancelled.
Samwise Hemmings: Content for Meatfolk
Samwise Hemmings wrestles reality in a joyfully strange one-meatfolk show. A surreal, funny, and oddly relatable comedy hour.
Geelong Open Mic Comedy
Think you’re funny? Join Open Mic Comedy at the festival! Sign up for 5 mins of stage time—first timers & pros welcome.
Dickhead Dad: Where's the Beef, Wellington!
Kieran Butler recounts the hallucinogenic near-death mishap when he mistook a daffodil bulb for an onion in this harrowing yet hilarious hour.
Auslan After Dark
Ben Richardson mixes comedy and sign-language lessons to teach the cheeky side of Auslan in this interactive cheeky hour.
So You Think You Can Comedy?
Ever wanted to try comedy? Join intro sessions at Geelong Comedy Fest with top comics! Writing, improv & stand-up all in one day.
Abracadickhead
Liam “LJ” Jumpertz blends mind-blowing magic and improvised comedy using everyday objects in this chaotic, award-winning spectacle.
The (Gen) X Factor
John Peacock channels the spirit of Generation X in this relatable hour about being sandwiched between Boomers and Millennials.
My Dad Tried to Sue Me Over a Joke
Steven Bradshaw recounts the real-life fallout when his father attempted legal action over a joke. He'll even tell you it.
That’s… Brave (Edinburgh Fringe Edition)
Laura Johnston shares why she quit her job to pursue stand-up in this heartfelt and hilarious origin story.
The Halloween Spooky Show
A bone-rattling hour of unholy nonsense hosted in the haunted Geelong Gaol, blending fear and laughter in equal measure.
A Divine Healing Hour
Reverend Tyrone Lovejacket leads a sacred hour of live music, testimony, and comedic “healing”.
Michael Chamberlin’s Completely Incomplete History of Australian Rules
A must-see hour of true tales from 170 years of footy history, guaranteed to delight fans of all ages.
Michael Chamberlin’s Completely Incomplete History of Australian Rules
A must-see hour of true tales from 170 years of footy history, guaranteed to delight fans of all ages.
A Sempel Plan
Gavin Sempel riffs on his new job, finding love and a world gone mad in this fresh hour of stand-up.
Comedy Samurai
Takashi Wakasugi blends razor-sharp jokes with samurai discipline in a cross-cultural comedy spectacle.
Comedy Samurai
Takashi Wakasugi blends razor-sharp jokes with samurai discipline in a cross-cultural comedy spectacle.
Cancer Card
Becky Steepe tells her hilarious story about what happens when you’re dealt the cancer card and have to bluff your way to a win.
Cancer Card
Becky Steepe tells her hilarious story about what happens when you’re dealt the cancer card and have to bluff your way to a win.
Beats & Banter with Eddy Rockefeller
Eddy Rockefeller blends music and comedy, turning single life into a powerhouse performance.
Eat, Pray, Shag
Kate Hanley-Corley humorously pits Boomers vs. Zoomers in a riotous musical smackdown over who had it better.
I’m Just Here To Amuse Myself
Aidan Nicolson proves you can—and should—laugh at your own jokes in this self-referential stand-up hour.
Dirty Thought Provoking
Dirty, smart, and sharply funny—Jess Pearman dives into dating, rivalry & absurdity with wit, guts, and zero apologies.
Dirty Thought Provoking
Dirty, smart, and sharply funny—Jess Pearman dives into dating, rivalry & absurdity with wit, guts, and zero apologies.
Dysfunctional Family Jukebox
Freddie used to think she had a normal family. Now she's letting all the skeletons (& herself) out of the closet.
The Game Show Where Everyone Loses
The Laughter Party’s anti-game show locks comedians in “Gam-e-show” and dares them to escape.
No Show
Jett Bond & Zoe Heim rebuild a comedy hour on the fly when the headliner is a no-show.
Miss!
Urvi Majumdar is the Hannah Montana of comedy—teacher by day, comedian by night, and hoping not to get recognised for the wrong one.
BOY – Fergus Neal
Fergus Neal delivers a blisteringly funny deep dive into what it means to grow up male in a world obsessed with algorithms, hustle, and hyper-performance.
Apologetically Me
Donna Collins turns social anxieties and personal mishaps into rapid-fire jokes, delivered with awkward charm and razor-sharp punchlines.
Apologetically Me
Donna Collins turns social anxieties and personal mishaps into rapid-fire jokes, delivered with awkward charm and razor-sharp punchlines.
Australian Psycho
Buckle up, snowflakes — Joel Temperly’s back with a bold, brutal, hilarious hour. No filter. No fluff. Just laughs and chaos.
The Migration Office
A diverse troupe presents stand-up, improv & sketch in this variety hour exploring culture and community.
My Kids Are Winning
Tyson Popplestone’s brutally honest, funny take on parenting, with sharp crowd work and big laughs.
Drunk Improv
The Laughter Party compete in a booze-fueled improv gameshow.
Drunk Improv
The Laughter Party compete in a booze-fueled improv gameshow.
Railway Nightmares
Sam Hargreaves shares true tales of Karens and hobby-railway purists.
Unladylike
Nicky Barry & Lucy Best bring you a little bit rude, occasionally lewd and definitely not for prudes!
Snake Eyes
Cam Muratore & Mort roll the dice in a rip-roaring duo hour of stand-up.
Trying To Be a Good Person
Trying to be a good person but surrounded by mouth-breathers and rage? Join Stevie Stix if you need reassuring that this is not a ‘you’ problem, it’s a ‘them’ problem.
50 Insults in Fifty Minutes or Your Money Back
David Tulk unleashes a rapid-fire roast-a-thon—you get your money back if you don’t hear 50 insults.
Thē Edükátion Shõw
Gavin Ingham and his “teachers” invite silly-minded kids and grown-ups for a rollercoaster of clowning, chaos, ukulele singalongs & zero actual education.
I’m Happy Either Way
Sam Zito delivers fresh stand-up on mental health, the absurdity of social media, demerit points, and more.
Good Pill Hunting
Zach Riley explores grief, loss & hunting for the perfect antidepressant.
Good Pill Hunting
Zach Riley explores grief, loss & hunting for the perfect antidepressant.
Larrikin
Meet Cavie: a true Aussie larrikin sharing wild tales, sharp laughs, and nonsense in perfect balance.
Right Here, Right Now
Sonia Di Iorio invites you to laugh about living in the moment, drawing on 16 years of stand-up.
Good To Have You Here
Alex Keen’s sharp, conversational comedy tackles adulting with wit and self-deprecation.
Winni Wizard & The Ditzy Dizzard
Embark on a magical journey with Winni the Wacky Wizard and her friend Ditzy Dizzard for this interactive and high-energy kids show
Eat, Pray, Walk
Follow the hilarious and heartwarming journey of a pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago. From blistered feet to unexpected adventures, Marcus Ryan tells all
Dave O’Neil
Comedian Dave O’Neil returns to Geelong with a brand-new hour exploring aging, being a twin, and turning 60.
Daddy Cool – Jeremy Dooley
In his debut hour Jeremy dives into dads, terrible advice, and speaking when you shouldn’t.
Daddy Cool – Jeremy Dooley
In his debut hour Jeremy dives into dads, terrible advice, and speaking when you shouldn’t.
Gavalanche – Gav Baskerville
After 26 years in comedy, Gav is not slowing down. He’s speeding up and taking out everything in his path.
Gavalanche – Gav Baskerville
After 26 years in comedy, Gav is not slowing down. He’s speeding up and taking out everything in his path.
Stand Up for Seniors… but not necessarily on the bus
A warm, comedic journey through aging, connection, and the inevitable joy of being that “older person” everyone learns from.
Annie Louey Live
Experience Annie's unique blend of humour and storytelling in her latest live performance.
McLach It In
Test your knowledge and enjoy some laughs in this unique comedy show that’s also a pub quiz.
10 Comedians at 10PM
Enjoy a fast-paced evening featuring 10 different comedians, each bringing their unique style.
10 Comedians at 10PM
Enjoy a fast-paced evening featuring 10 different comedians, each bringing their unique style.
Nun Slut
Claire Robin presents a bold and satirical exploration of religion and identity.
Firdi Billimoria - Allow Me To Interrupt Your Doomscroll
Firdi offers a humorous break from the digital chaos with his latest stand-up show.
Mum Wants Me To Find A Girlfriend
Henry Yan shares his humorous journey through modern dating and cultural expectations.
All Around The World: The International Comedy Showcase
A global comedy showcase featuring talented acts from around the world, all in one place.