Get ready to laugh in the great outdoors!
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From September 12-14, Stanley Park’s Brockton Point turns into Vancouver’s funniest outdoor stage with the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival 2025! From fresh air to fresh jokes, this festival is serving up laughs all night with an outrageous line-up. Check out which comics are taking the stage this year!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
BERT KREISCHER
with Whitney Cummings, Derrick Stroup & Alex Svarez
- Hosted by Todd Ness ft. Leo Martinez Project & DJ O Show
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HEADLINER: Bert Kreischer's career has evolved from being Rolling Stone’s 1997 "Number One Partier in the Nation," to one of the top grossing stand-up comics in the business, and now movie star. According to Forbes, Kreischer has been hailed as, “one of the best storytellers of his generation.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
JOHN MULANEY, MIKE BIRBIGLIA, NICK KROLL & FRED ARMISEN
- Hosted by Hosted by Chris Griffin ft. Leo Martinez Project & DJ O Show
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HEADLINERS: John Mulaney is a celebrated American comedian, writer, and actor best known for his sharp, clever stand-up comedy and his time as a writer on Saturday Night Live. Mulaney’s storytelling style, distinctive voice, and humour have made him a favourite in both stand-up and television.
Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, storyteller, director, and actor known for his Netflix specials My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend and Thank God for Jokes, as well as his Broadway show The New One. He is also an author and filmmaker, having created the films Sleepwalk with Me and Don’t Think Twice, and his bestselling book was a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor.
Nick Kroll has established himself as one of today’s most sought-after creators, writers, producers, and actors in film and television. He is best known for co-creating and voicing characters on Netflix’s Big Mouth and Human Resources. He stars in Hulu’s History of the World Part II and has toured internationally with his stand-up show Middle-Aged Boy.
Fred Armisen is a comedian and musician renowned for his unique stand-up style that blends deadpan delivery with character-driven humor. He received a Grammy nomination for his comedy album Standup for Drummers in 2019 and is celebrated for his inventive performances that often draw on his background as a drummer and his sharp observational wit.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 – AFTERNOON
TRAILER PARK BOYS ft BUBBLES AND THE SHITROCKERS
with Jeremy Piven
- Hosted by Robert Peng ft. Leo Martinez Project & DJ O Show
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HEADLINERS: The Trailer Park Boys, featuring Bubbles & the Shitrockers, will perform live at the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival! This marks the first time the iconic Canadian comedy group will bring their signature chaotic humour and music from their new album to the festival stage. The band includes Bubbles (Mike Smith) alongside notable Canadian musicians, blending comedy and rock ‘n’ roll, with recent projects including the film Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties: The Bubbles and the Shitrockers Story and the album Longhauler.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 – EVENING
TONY HINCHCLIFFE AND THE KILLERS OF KILL TONY
with Kam Patterson, Ari Matti, David Lucas & William Montgomery
- Hosted by Robert Peng ft. Leo Martinez Project & DJ O Show
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HEADLINERS: Tony Hinchcliffe is a renowned stand-up comedian and the creator and host of the popular live podcast Kill Tony, which has become a major platform for discovering new comedic talent. Known for his sharp, edgy roasting style and quick wit, Hinchcliffe has earned a reputation as one of the leading voices in modern comedy. He regularly performs alongside a talented group of comedians known as the Killers of Kill Tony, helping to push the boundaries of live comedy.
What's New For 2025:
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For 2025, the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is rolling out exciting new upgrades to enhance the guest experience. VIP Table ticket holders can now enjoy both drink and hot food delivery brought directly to their tables, making for a truly luxurious evening. The VIP experience also includes a wider selection of beverages, with premium spirits and more non-alcoholic options available. VIP guests can order select merchandise from their seats, take advantage of FastPass lines at walk-up bars, and enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the area.
The exclusive VIP Club takes things even further, offering a shared space within a covered tent, patio space to watch the show, games, soft seating, private amenities and more.
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For those with Skip+ General Admission tickets, getting to the fun is easier than ever. Skip+ GA ticket holders can skip the entrance line for faster entry, giving you early access to the venue and the best seats in the house. Plus, you’ll benefit from FastPass bar service, so you can spend less time waiting and more time enjoying the show!
Get your 1-day, 2-day or 3-day festival passes and more information about the festival here.
