GC Laughs Festival

Overview

After a start to the year we'd all rather forget, southeast Queensland could use a good giggle right about now. Happy to oblige is the GC Laughs Festival, aka the Gold Coast's annual comedy fest. On its 2022 bill: more than 30 comedy shows over six nights, all filled with funny folks.

Taking place at HOTA, Home of the Arts, the festival kicks off on Saturday, March 12 with a big guffaw-inducing gala hosted by Celia Pacquola, but that's just the beginning of the lineup. Until Sunday, March 20, you'll also get chuckling at Melanie Bracewell, Aaron Chen, Peter Helliar, Dave Hughes, Mel Buttle, Kat and Stav Davidson, Becky Lucas and Rhys Nicholson — plus Michelle Brasier, Cameron James, Nikki Britton, Ivan Aristeguieta, Nick Cody and more,

While that's a wealth of comedy worth hitting the coast for, GC Laughs is also popping up again on Wednesday, May 11 for a one-night-only show. The reason? Playing host to the one and only Aunty Donna. Get your cuppas of morning brown ready, obviously.

Images: Anneliese Nappa.