Comedian Reuben Kaye, wearing high contrast makeup and hair styled in a bonny quiff, laughs against a dramatic orange backdrop.
Returns Wednesday 5 – Sunday 9 March 2025

Hobart Comedy Festival

Nipaluna Hobart

The Hobart Festival of Comedy returns from 5–9 March 2025, with a fresh roster of talent peddling punchlines, witticisms and digressions.

There’ll be stand up shows, sit down shows, bands, DJs, and late-night chaos across In The Hanging Garden—plus plenty of food and drink on hand to ensure your belly is belly-laugh ready.

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Lineup

  • CULT Comedy

    CULT Comedy

    Hosted by Rob Braslin

    A string of local luminaries, laugh-merchants and legends grace Altar Bar with never before seen goofs, bits, riffs, weird noises, and the like. Curated and MC’d by Lutruwita’s favourite funny guy, Rob Braslin, featuring Michael Blake, Beth Warren, Liam O'Loughlin, Scott Lleonart, Emesha Rudolf, and Michelle + Ben.

    Doors: 7PM
    Performance: 7:30PM

  • The Clubhouse

    The Clubhouse

    Hosted by David Bakker

    Hobart's warmest and fuzziest comedy hangout crashes Altar Bar. Curated and MC’d by local legend David Bakker, featuring Andrew Harper, Elisa Ryan, Valerie Cameron, Aaron Maxwell, Tracey Cosgrove, and Daryl Peebles.

    Doors: 7PM
    Performance: 7:30PM

  • Nazeem Hussain

    Nazeem Hussain

    You Paid For This

    The boundary pushing comic is back with a rapid-fire show where he tells brand new jokes for an hour, and everyone leaves feeling like they got their money’s worth.

  • Alex Ward

    Alex Ward

    Clip Clop Don't Stop

    Alex is really good at talking. She has to be, because people want to do it with her all the time…the gall!

  • Ricardo Quevedo

    Ricardo Quevedo

    De algo nos tenemos que morir

    Performed entirely in Spanish, and packed to the brim with sarcasm and dark humour, one of Colombia’s most celebrated comedians and actors brings his brash new show to the Odeon.

     

  • He Huang

    He Huang

    White Man's Burden

    He Huang came out as a white man in her last show, expecting she was now a business tie and finger guns away from opportunity, respect, and finally understanding Bitcoin. It didn’t turn out that way. 


  • Danny Bhoy

    Danny Bhoy

    Dear World...

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    In this sequel to his favorite ever show ‘Dear Epson…’, the Scottish comedian expands his hilarious onslaught of angry letters to commercial entities to the wider world, delivering relatable takes on earthly absurdities.

  • Ivan Aristeguieta

    Ivan Aristeguieta

    All Bangers, No Mash!

    The Maracas from Caracas salsa dances his way to Hobart for one big show, packed with the best jokes he's ever told over the past 10 years - you'd be loco to miss it

  • Zoë Coombs Marr

    Zoë Coombs Marr

    Live

    Join Zoë Coombs Marr for an hour of laughs when she hits the stage near you!

  • Ray O'Leary

    Ray O'Leary

    Laughter? I Hardly Know Her!

    New Zealand’s master of deadpan delivery takes the stage in a new show filled with awkward musings, unexpected tangents, and clever riffs.

  • Club Chaos

    Club Chaos

    Hosted by Rob Braslin

    Our late-night comedy club returns for one night only, with a chaotic glut of stand-up, physical theatre, and drag performance. Strictly for adults.

    Doors: 9:30PM
    Performance: 10PM

  • Sammy J

    Sammy J

    The Kangaroo Effect

    Sammy J returns in a time-bending memoir that bounces through the life of a recovering attention seeker via song, stories and VHS tapes.

Schedule

Day 1 – Wednesday 05 March

CULT ComedyHosted by Rob Braslin

7:00PM
Altar Bar
Over 18 

Day 2 – Thursday 06 March

The ClubhouseHosted by David Bakker

7:00PM
Altar Bar
Over 18 

Nazeem HussainYou Paid For This

7:00PM
Odeon
All Ages 

Day 3 – Friday 07 March

Alex WardClip Clop Don't Stop

6:00PM
Altar Bar
All Ages 

Ricardo QuevedoDe algo nos tenemos que morir

6:00PM
Odeon
All Ages 

He HuangWhite Man's Burden

8:00PM
Altar Bar
All Ages 

Day 4 – Saturday 08 March

Danny BhoyDear World...

Selling Fast
5:45PM
Odeon
All Ages 

Ivan AristeguietaAll Bangers, No Mash!

6:00PM
Altar Bar
All Ages 

Zoë Coombs MarrLive

8:00PM
Altar Bar
All Ages 

Ray O'LearyLaughter? I Hardly Know Her!

8:15PM
Odeon
All Ages 

Club ChaosHosted by Rob Braslin

9:30PM
Altar Bar
Over 18 

Day 5 – Sunday 09 March

Sammy JThe Kangaroo Effect

6:30PM
Odeon
All Ages 

Please note: Advertised times indicate doors opening. Shows start 30 minutes after doors and run for approximately 60 minutes, unless stated otherwise.

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Encompassing some of the city's finest live haunts, In The Hanging Garden will host Hobart Festival of Comedy once again.

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Odeon

167 Liverpool Street, Hobart

Hobart’s historic former cinema and live entertainment venue comes to life with some of comedy’s biggest names. Turn up early to enjoy a drink in grand surrounds.

Accessibility

Assisted level-access is available via Liverpool Street. Please contact us prior to arrival at info@odeontheatre.com.au. There is one accessible toilet.
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Altar Bar

112 Murray Street, Hobart

A multi-storey, inner-city hangout in the heart of the city, transformed into an intimate comedy club.

Accessibility

Level 1 of Altar Bar—where the stage is located—is fully accessible with an accessible toilet. Accessible entry is via the chevron laneway on 112 Murray Street. Unfortunately at this time, Level 2 is only accessible by stairs.
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Cathedral

153 Liverpool Street, Hobart

Gather beneath this 18-metre-tall cathedral structure tucked away in the Hobart CBD. DJs in Cathedral from 5pm Friday (free) and 8pm Saturday ($10).

Accessibility

Cathedral is fully accessible with an accessible toilet. Accessible entry is via 153 Liverpool Street.