Newcastle Comedy Festival Gala

Saturday 18 July 2026, 7:30pm

Presented by Newcastle Comedy Festival

Newcastle’s biggest month of comedy kicks off in grand style with the Newcastle Comedy Festival Gala. A celebration of non-stop comedy with an amazing line-up of the festival’s funniest international stars, homegrown legends and next-big-things in comedy.

Newcastle Comedy Festival Gala Lineup

  • Tom Cashman MC
  • Brett Blake
  • Kirsty Webeck
  • Lizzy Hoo
  • Nick Cody
  • Luke Heggie
  • Chris Ryan
  • Dan Muggleton
  • Wil Anderson
  • Luke McGregor
  • Brandon Duff
Plus more to be announced.
Running time: 1 hr 45 mins, inc interval. Running times are approximate and subject to change without notice.

Strictly 15+. Please note that no babes in arms will be admitted to the auditorium.

This show contains course language.
 

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Dates

  • Saturday 18 July 2026 7:30 pm

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  • Diamond $99
  • Gold $89
  • Silver $75
  • Bronze $55
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Contact

  • Civic Theatre Ticket Office
  • (02) 4929 1977

Venue

Civic Theatre
375 Hunter Street
Newcastle
2300

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