Great Outdoors Comedy Festival

Get ready for non-stop laughs, great vibes, and unforgettable moments!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 - BERT KREISCHER, WHITNEY CUMMINGS, & DERRICK STROUP

The Machine is coming back to the Great Outdoors. Bert Kreischer's career has evolved from being Rolling Stone's 1997 "Number One Partier in the Nation," to one of the top grossing stand-up comics in the business, and most recently, star of the major motion picture, The Machine. Kreischer recently released his highly anticipated 5th stand-up special, Razzle Dazzle and his previous specials, Secret Time, The Machine, and Hey Big Boy are currently streaming on Netfilx. He is also a world-renowned top podcaster hosting Bertcast and 2 Bears 1 Cave with Tom Segura and created, hosts and produces the YouTube cooking show, Something's Burning. 

Joining Bert for an unforgettable night of comedy will be the multi-talented, hilarious Whitney Cummings and returning fan favourite, Derrick Stroup.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 - JOHN MULANEY, MIKE BIRGIGILA, NICK KROLL & FRED ARMISEN

John Mulaney is a three-time Emmy Award, Critics Choice award and WA award-winning writer, comedian and actor. Mulaney's latest Netflix stand-up special, BABY J, released in April 2023, converts his personal turmoil into comedic brilliance. BABY J earned him 2023 Emmy nominations in Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) and an Emmy win for Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special. BABY J also received the 2024 Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special (non-televised). Mulaney consistently tours, and he has sold out massive venues around North America, from Madison Square Garden multiple times to the Hollywood Bowl.

Joining John Mulaney in Vancouver is a powerhouse trio of multi-talented performers; comedian, actor, storyteller, director, producer, and writer Mike Birbiglia; actor, comedian, voice actor, writer, and producer Nick Kroll; and actor, comedian, musician, and writer Fred Armisen, all set to bring their signature comedic styles to the stage for one extraordinary night of laughter.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 14 - TRAILER PARK BOYS FT. BUBBLES & THE SHITROCKERS W/ SPECIAL GUEST JEREMY PIVEN

Ricky, Julian, Bubbles and Randy are ready to rock.............SHITROCK that is!

Join Ricky, Julian, Bubbles and Randy for an unforgettable night of laughter and live music! This ALL NEW live comedy and music show brings the boys’ outrageous antics back to the stage, with gut-busting comedy, audience participation and unpredictable chaos. Bubbles and The Shitrockers will rock the house with live tunes from their new album Longhauler, but not without Ricky and Julian taking the party to Sunnyvale level proportions! Also featuring a stand up set from the legendary and hilarious Jeremy Piven.

The Trailer Park Boys (featuring Ricky, Julian, Bubbles, and Randy) are internationally celebrated as one of Canada’s most iconic comedy brands. With millions of fans worldwide, multiple seasons, movies, and live performances, the Trailer Park Boys have cemented their place as a cult classic and one of the most influential comedic franchises to ever emerge from Canada.

Most recently, they released the feature film Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties: The Bubbles and the Shitrockers Story, which premiered across Canada, the USA, and the UK. Alongside the film, Bubbles and the Shitrockers released the album Longhauler—featuring songs from the movie—showcasing their unique blend of comedy and rock 'n' roll.

Special guest Jeremy Piven became a household name with his 2x Golden Globe and 3x Emmy Award-winning performance playing the fast-talking, acerbic Hollywood agent ‘Ari Gold’ in the HBO series Entourage. An actor, comedian, and podcast host, he has appeared in numerous successful films and TV series. Piven tours the country with his hilarious stand-up comedy show, flexing a comedic muscle that few actors have been able to transition over to.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 - TONY HINCHCLIFFE & THE KILLER OF KILL TONY

For the first time ever, Tony will join the Killers for an unforgettable night of stand up comedy killers!

Tony Hinchcliffe is a touring stand up comedian, writer, and podcast host based out of Austin, Texas. Hinchcliffe began his career cutting his teeth at the renowned Comedy Store in LA. As the host of the No.1 live podcast in the world, Kill Tony, he has scaled his namesake platform to stream to over 100 million people since 2013. Hinchcliffe and his assembly of enthusiasts collectively made ‘The Store’ the place to be on Monday nights while discovering numerous fresh comics and elevating many more up-and-coming voices. With Kill Tony’s new home at The Comedy Mothership, this uniquely influential open mic has a legacy unrivaled by anything else out there. As a professional wordsmith with impressive edge, alongside his membership in the Writer’s Guild and his Comedy Central rolodex of credits, he partners his reputation as a roast comic with a long-working résumé alongside some of the most respected working stand-ups today.

The Killers of Kill Tony are Kam Patterson, Ari Matti, David Lucas and William Montgomery.

Kam Patterson is a comedian from Orlando who is quickly gaining recognition for his sharp, high-energy sets and effortless crowd work. His comedy career started at just 10 years old when performing his debut set at his grandmother’s 50th birthday.

Hailing from Estonia and currently residing in Austin, Texas, Ari Matti Mustonen has a bright future ahead of him. With enough on-stage energy to power a small town and punchlines to match, Ari has been enthralling audiences around the world for 12 years with stories about life growing up in Eastern Europe.

David Lucas started his career early on the MTV "Yo Momma" show. When David became a regular on the Kill Tony Show he was acknowledged by legendary comedians as a quick-witted joke writer and a vicious Roaster. He is solidifying his name as one of the greatest comics of his generation.

William Flournoy Montgomery is known as the longest running regular on the #1 live podcast in the world Kill Tony. The Memphis Strangler can be seen on Showtime’s Comedy Store documentary. The Big Red Machine has his own podcast the William Montgomery Show which is available everywhere. Also The Vanilla Gorilla is currently headlining shows everywhere.

 

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Important Information:

Age Restriction: This is a NO MINOR event (19+). Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID for entry.
Rain or Shine: The event will proceed as scheduled, except in cases of hazardous weather.
Recording Policy: Photography, filming, and other forms of recording of performers without consent from the Festival and/or the Artists are strictly prohibited.

The vision of the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is and will always be to create an inclusive and safe experience that celebrates and features all forms of performance comedy, from locals to superstars.  All while supporting the communities and celebrating the beautiful outdoor locations we visit.

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