In 2025 we launched the Bondi Festival Comedy Gala, every seat was filled and every belly was full of laughs….so we’re doing it all again!

We’re bringing you two BIG nights of side-splitting, floor-rolling, unstoppable laughter. Brand new hosts and an even more jam packed line up, over two massive nights to kick off Bondi Festival for 2026.

Hosted by industry icons and featuring a stellar line up of comedians, brace yourself for an evening of stand up comedy that will leave you chuckling all the way home.

We sold out last year so make sure to get in quick and grab your tickets before they’re all gone.

Bondi Festival Comedy Gala Hosts:

Thalia-Joan

Thalia–Joan is a Sydney-based comedian and storyteller who has been named “one to watch” by Time Out, earning 4-star reviews for her sold-out Sydney Comedy Festival and Fringe solo shows. Dubbed “the queen of high-functioning unhinged,” she blends sharp observations, chaotic true stories, and a disarmingly self-aware stage presence. Equal parts relatable and unpredictable, Thalia–Joan‘s energetic storytelling and likeable madness have made her a crowd favourite, leaving audiences wanting more.

Imaan Hadchiti

Imaan Frank Hadchiti is a Lebanese-Australian short-statured comedian, writer, and actor with over 20 years of experience across stand-up comedy, television, and film. His work is known for its authenticity, emotional depth, and rare perspective—exploring identity, perception, and human complexity with a voice that is both distinctive and necessary in contemporary storytelling.

Lineup:

Friday 3 July 7:30pm:

• Sam Bowden
• Lauren Bonner
• Dave Woodhead
• Michael Hing

Saturday 4 July 7:30pm:

• Sam Kissajukian
• Pat Doherty
• Bec Charlwood
• Elouise Eftos