GC Laughs Festival 2026

The biggest celebration of comedy on the Gold Coast is back for another year to deliver belly laughs, bold performances and some of the best comedic talent around. Prepare to laugh until you cry when GC Laughs Festival 2026 takes off this March with a lineup of household names and rising stars, as well as the return of the much-anticipated GC Laughs Gala.

Taking over Gold Coast’s HOTA for ten days, GC Laughs will showcase a packed program of comedians, jokers and storytellers, including Lizzy Hoo, Luke Heggie, Zoë Coombs Marr, Dave Thornton, Dane Simpson and Takashi Wakasugi, bringing their stand-up, stories and side splitting moments. Daniel Muggleton, Nikki Britton, Sam Taunton, Michael Hing, Damien Power and many more will also take to the HOTA stage, guaranteeing outrageous humour, unforgettable punchlines and a vibrant festival atmosphere.

For the funniest week on the calendar, GC Laughs is for the die-hard comedy fans, those looking for a fun night out and everyone in between.