Halifax, Nova Scotia - Garrison Grounds - August 6-9, 2026

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is a NO MINORS event (19+ in Nova Scotia) – including infants/babies.

GETTING TO GARRISON GROUNDS

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA » 100 AHERN AVE

VIP ENTRANCE: SACKVILLE STREET | SKIP+ GA AND GA ENTRANCE: AHERN AVENUE

PARKING

Parking is not offered by the festival. Nearby parkades vary in cost and availability: Purdy’s Wharf, Halifax Central Library, Spring Garden Place, Brunswick Place, Doyle Building, and others nearby.

TRANSIT

Several Halifax Transit bus routes serve the area, including: 10B, 123, 138, 9A, and 9B. Connections available from Scotia Square, Spring Garden Road, and other transit hubs.

RIDE SHARE

Citadel High School would be the ideal location for ride-share drop offs and pickups. Walking, transit, ride share, or micro mobility options are strongly encouraged!

BIKE/WALK

Garrison Grounds is within walking distance from downtown Halifax, Spring Garden Road, and the ferry terminal. Bike lanes and sidewalks are available throughout the area with bike racks available surrounding (not monitored or secured by GOCF).

SUNDAY AUGUST 10

John Mulaney, Mike Birbiglia, Nick Kroll, & Fred Armisen

Hosted by Matt Wright
ft. Geoff Kennedy & DJ IV

Show Schedule

5:30pm – VIP & Skip+ 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!

Ticket Prices

VIP Club: SOLD OUT | VIP Table: Starting at 149
Skip+ General Admission: Starting at 109
General Admission: Starting at 89
3-Day Pass: Starting at 159

Ticket quantities and savings are limited – don’t wait, buy early and save!

AUGUST 6 & 7, 2026

MATT RIFE & FRIENDS

Matt Rife has rescheduled his 2025 GOCF Halifax shows due to a shift in his filming schedule. Ticket holders please check your e-mails for further information.

Ticket Prices

* Matt Rife has rescheduled his 2025 GOCF Halifax shows due to a shift in his filming schedule. Ticket holders please check your e-mails for further information.

Matt Rife Show Schedules

5:30pm – VIP & Skip+ 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!

BUNDLE & SAVE!

SATURDAY FULL-DAY TICKETS STARTING AT ONLY $85! LIMITED TIME SAVINGS, VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES.

LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH TICKET TYPE HERE!

5:30pm – VIP, Suite & GA+ Doors / 6:30pm – GA Doors / 7:30pm – Show Starts

Let’s head east to Halifax, located on one of the largest and deepest ice-free natural harbours in the world. Heading into our third summer at the Garrison Grounds on Citadel Hill; a National Historic Site first fortified in 1749! Past headliners have included Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Burr, Theo Von, Tom Segura, Nate Bargatze and Anthony Jeselnik!

This event is NO MINORS (19+) and is a go rain or shine.

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!

ACKNOWLEDGING THE UNCEDED TERRITORIES

We are committed to Reconciliation and respectfully acknowledge that our festival is situated on the Mi’kmaw territory, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We honour their presence, stewardship and strength in this area since time immemorial. We are grateful to be a guest on this territory.

SUPPORTING LOCAL

The 2025 50/50 raised a total jackpot of $112,750!

Through the Great Outdoors Community Fund, a portion of festival proceeds over the past two summers has gone to support the Canadian Progress Club: Halifax and their various local initiatives.

POWERED BY TIXR

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Halifax Outdoor Comedy Festival - Garrison Grounds - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

FESTIVAL VENUE

Situated at the base of Citadel Hill, the Garrison Grounds is a natural amphitheatre for ticket holders to enjoy live comedy from the hillside to the east of the famous Halifax waterfront. There is no dedicated festival parking - we encourage you to walk, bike or ride-share!

VIP Table Seating Chart - North America's Largest Outdoor Comedy Festival

TICKET OPTIONS

Choose from VIP Club, VIP Table (layout shown above), Skip+ General Admission 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.

BUNDLE AND SAVE!

Save big, laugh big! Enjoy a full weekend of comedy at a great price. Available for all ticket types; check the ticketing page for available packaged offerings – very limited quantities!