Friday August 8
Lineup announcement Dec 10!
Presale Thu Nov 14 at 10am Local
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!
Learn more about each ticket type HERE!
Saturday August 9
Afternoon Show
Lineup announcement Dec 10!
Presale Thu Nov 14 at 10am Local
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!
Learn more about each ticket type HERE!
Saturday August 9
Evening Show
Bert Kreischer, Whitney Cummings & Ms. Pat
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!
Learn more about each ticket type HERE!
Sunday August 10
Lineup coming soon!
Presale Thu Oct 31 at 10am
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!
Learn more about each ticket type HERE!
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is a NO MINORS event (19+ in Nova Scotia).
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!
Saturday August 9
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!
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.
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.
Tickets and more will be powered by Tixr, the largest, fastest-growing privately-held primary ticketing and event commerce marketplace in the world. Tickets for the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival will only be available online through Tixr. Buying from any third-party sites is at your own risk (ticket transfers are available on your ticketing account).
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!
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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