FRIDAY AUGUST 22
VIP Club: $269 | VIP Table: Starting at $149
General Admission Plus: Starting at $99 $109
General Admission: Starting at $69 $79
3-Day Pass: Starting at $150 $179
Ticket quantities and savings are limited – don’t wait, buy early and save!
5:30pm – VIP & GA+ Doors
6:30pm – GA Doors
7:30pm – Program Starts
11:00pm – Curfew
Exact comedian stage times will not be posted as the schedule is subject to change. Make sure to come down early – the festivities start as soon as you walk in!
SATURDAY AUGUST 23 – TWO SHOWS!
VIP Club: $249 | VIP Table: Starting at $129
General Admission Plus: Starting at $99
General Admission: Starting at $69
3-Day Pass: Starting at $159
Ticket quantities and savings are limited – don’t wait, buy early and save!
Afternoon Show:
2:00pm – VIP & GA+ Doors
2:30pm – GA Doors
3:30pm – Program Starts
6:00pm – Curfew
Evening Show:
7:00pm – VIP & GA+ Doors
7:30pm – GA Doors
8:30pm – Program Starts
11:00pm – Curfew
Exact comedian stage times will not be posted as the schedule is subject to change. Make sure to come down early – the festivities start as soon as you walk in!
SUNDAY AUGUST 24
VIP Club: $259 | VIP Table: Starting at $129
General Admission Plus: Starting at $99
General Admission: Starting at $69
3-Day Pass: Starting at $159
Ticket quantities and savings are limited – don’t wait, buy early and save!
5:30pm – VIP & GA+ Doors
6:30pm – GA Doors
7:30pm – Program Starts
11:00pm – Curfew
Exact comedian stage times will not be posted as the schedule is subject to change. Make sure to come down early – the festivities start as soon as you walk in!
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is a NO MINORS event (18+ in Alberta).
5:30pm – VIP, Suite & GA+ Doors / 6:30pm – GA Doors / 7:30pm – Show Starts
Let’s head south to Calgary, where outdoor explorations transition to urban adventures. Heading into our fourth summer in the wild west, GOCF takes over Prince’s Island Park nestled north of downtown on the Bow River. Past headliners have included Bill Burr, Tom Segura, Iliza Shlesinger, Andrew Schulz, Russell Peters, Jonathan Van Ness, Nick Offerman, David Spade and more!
This event is NO MINORS (18+) and is a go rain or shine.
** Please note, the VIP Club area in Calgary is not a full tent.
Get ready to laugh under the open sky! Join us as we showcase an incredible lineup of comedic talent—ranging from local gems to superstar headliners—all in the stunning backdrop of our beloved parks and communities across the nation. Come for the jokes, stay for the scenery, and let the good times roll!
We are committed to Reconciliation and respectfully acknowledge that our festival is situated on the unceded traditional territories of Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta. We honour their presence, stewardship and strength in this area since time immemorial. We are grateful to be a guest on this territory.
Through the Great Outdoors Community Fund, 50/50 raffle proceeds from the 2024 festival supported Easter Seals Alberta: Camp Horizon. Past festival proceed recipients have been The Mustard Seed, Accessible Queer Spaces, Kids Up Front and the Autism Aspergers Friendship Society.
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FESTIVAL VENUE
Prince's Island Park is in the middle of the Bow River immediately north of downtown Calgary and reached on foot via the Bow River Pathway. There is no festival parking on the island - we encourage you to walk, bike or ride-share! Parking lots are available near the Eau Claire Market (Barclay Parade SW & 2nd Street SW).
TICKET OPTIONS
Choose from VIP Club, VIP Table (layout shown above), General Admission Plus or General Admission tickets to catch your favourite comedians in the great outdoors! Sit back and relax with table-side service at all VIP Tables.
WHAT'S NEW
GOCF is dedicated to continually improve your festival experience year over year; listening to attendee feedback and making changes!
OUR VALUES
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is committed to strengthening the communities we're lucky enough to live, work and laugh in.
POLICIES
GOCF is committed to creating a safe and comfortable entertainment experience for everyone to enjoy.
FAQ'S
Still have questions? We've got answers! Browse the FAQ's for info on what to bring, what to leave at home and more.
Save big, laugh big! Enjoy a full weekend of comedy at a great price. Available for all ticket types – very limited quantities!
- Upgradeable
- Evening and matinee shows
- Transferable
- Massive savings!
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