Everyone’s favourite local comedy festival WA Comedy Week is back this August.
WA Comedy Week will celebrate its fifth year in 2026, returning to Subiaco from Tuesday 4 August to Sunday 9 August with a stacked program of events. The first release features 10 comedy shows presented across five iconic venues, showcasing some of Western Australia’s best established and emerging comedians.
Presented by See Subiaco and produced by WA Comedy, the festival features a diverse program of gala shows, special events and unique comedy experiences celebrating the depth and diversity of Western Australia’s thriving comedy scene. With a focus on homegrown talent, there’s no other comedy festival in the state quite like it.
From intimate comedy rooms and themed showcases to rooftop performances and one-of-a-kind comedy experiences, WA Comedy Week gives audiences an opportunity to discover outstanding local comedy whilst enjoying some of Subiaco’s best bars, restaurants and hospitality venues (think cult-favourite BARK, newcomer McNally’s, rooftop icon Storehouse and more).
Browse the program below and get ready to dine, drink and discover Subiaco – in the funniest possible fashion!
TUESDAY 4 AUGUST – BARK
- Wingin’ It (Comedy Hot Wing Challenge) – 7 to 8pm
- The Fresh Comedy Showcase of WA – Hosted by Luke Joseph Ryan – 8.30 to 9.30pm
WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST – Lums Wine Bar
- Rainbow Racket – Queer Comedy Showcase – 7 to 8pm
- Giants of Comedy – Tall People Showcase – 8.30 to 9.30pm
Thursday 6 August – Lums Wine Bar
- Girl Power Comedy Hour – Female Showcase | 7:00pm – 8:00pm
- Comedy Favourites – Assorted Comedy Showcase | 8:30pm – 9:30pm
Thursday 6 August – McNally’s Irish Pub
- Pop-Up Comedy – Sean Conway & Friends | 7:00pm – 8:00pm
- Cocaine Socialist – Ian Pringle | 8:30pm – 9:30pm
Friday 7 August – Storehouse Subiaco
- Rooftop Laughs – Hosted by Mickey J | 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Sunday 9 August – Subiaco Bar & Bistro
- Corner Comedy – WA Comedy Week Showcase | 7:00pm – 8:30pm (FREE EVENT)
Early Bird Tickets are available for select shows here until 9pm Monday 13 July. Group booking discounts are also available for groups of 4+.
WA Comedy Week is proudly presented by See Subiaco, a City of Subiaco initiative.
