The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival

Join us for the laughs as we bring The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival to the East Coast in 2025 and back to the bustling port city of Halifax for a third summer at the Garrison Grounds on Citadel Hill National Historic Site! Past headliners have included Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Burr, Theo Von, Tom Segura, Nate Bargatze and Anthony Jeselnik!

Get ready to laugh August 7-10, 2025 under the open sky in downtown Halifax when you 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!

This event is 19+ and is a go rain or shine.

Summer 2025 lineup

Thursday, August 7

• Matt Riff and friends – Click here to buy tickets

Friday, August 8

• Matt Riff and friends (sold out)

Saturday, August 9:

• Jeff Arcuri and Caitlin Peluffo (afternoon session) – Click here to buy tickets
• Bert Kreischer, Whitney Cummings and Ms. Pat (evening session) – Click here to buy tickets

Sunday, August 10:

• John Mulaney, Mike Birbiglia, Nick Kroll, & Fred Armisen – Click here to buy tickets

Ticket options

Choose from VIP Club, VIP Table, 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.