If having a good laugh is your idea of a good time, you will definitely enjoy your time out at one of these top comedy festivals. These festivals bring the best talent from around the world together, and as an end result, audiences have their funny bone tickled.
These comedy festivals will surely lighten up your mood and cheer your dull days up.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Though it is the biggest art festival in the world comprising music, dance, and other forms of entertainment, many people enjoy watching Absolute Improv here. This festival draws the biggest stars of comedy, and the house is always packed. It is a great idea to prepare for the trip here six months in advance, as the venues are always booked.
Melbourne International Comedy festival
Get ready to be a laughing mess in March and April at Australia’s favorite comedy festival. This popular comedy festival showcases the best Aussie comedy sketch, cabaret, theatre, film, and workshops to learn from the best in the business. You will burst into laughter when the local hidden talent from every corner of Australia takes over the mic. You can make the most out of those free shows here and experience uninterrupted happiness if you are out of budget.
Just for Laughs festival at Montreal
The ten days of the Just for Laughs festival in July is when Canada comes alive in its best festive self. It is the world’s largest comedy event, and millions of audience throng to watch their favorites Jim Carrey and Tim Allen perform. In fact, in 1989, our endearing Mr. Bean, Rowan Atkinson, tested out his popular Mr. Bean character at this festival and left the audience breathless with laughter. The festival has a legacy of 34 years, and it lets emerging artists find their stage and audience.
New York Comedy Festival
It is held in November each year, and the laugh riot is held across all of New York, including the Beacon Theatre and Carnegie Hall. The previous years witnessed the likes of Ron White, Brian Regan, and Corrine Fisher. Alongside, the festival also boosts the local hidden talent to put their best jokes forwards.
Women in Comedy festival
This comedy festival is the only one in Europe with the purpose of encouraging women’s presence in the international comedy scene. Since its inception in 2013 by Dulcet Sounds’ hazel O’Keefe, the profile is evergrowing. Every October, tons of female comedy talent like Zoe Lyons, Jayne Godley, and Jo Brand beguile the audience while also letting the fresh talent surface.
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