First acts announced for Perth Comedy Festival 2027

Perth Comedy Festival is set to return in 2027, bringing a month of stand-up, big personalities and live comedy to the city from Monday, April 19 to Sunday, May 16.

The first batch of acts to be announced offer a taste of the diverse comedy lineup in store, from much-loved favourites to sharp, irreverent and contemporary voices from Australia and around the world.

The first of the international lineup includes Ireland’s Jimeoin and South Africa’s Marc Lottering, with Scotland joining the program through performances from Connor Burns and Scottish Comedy Night.

The Australian cohort includes Denise Scott, Daniel Muggleton and Luke Heggie.

Returning for another year of laughs, the Perth Comedy Festival Gala is set for Wednesday, April 28, and Wednesday, May 12, presenting the unique chance to see emerging and established comedians on one bill.

With more acts still to be announced, this is the beginning of what’s shaping up to be a big month of laughs across Perth.

Perth Comedy Festival returns from Monday, April 19, to Sunday, May 16, 2027. For more information and to buy tickets, head to perthcomedyfestival.com