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Deadly Funny 2026 events
For two decades Deadly Funny has unearthed the freshest and funniest First Nations talent from across the country. Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders over the age of 18 – it's free to participate and includes a two-hour workshop with a seasoned professional comedian to help refine your ideas before you unleash your talent onstage.
Need another reason to get involved? You could win a trip to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to perform at the National Grand Final, where you’ll be in the running for a massive $3,000 cash prize.
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EVENT UPDATE:
The Deadly Funny Naarm event on Saturday 17 October will be rescheduled. Our hearts are with community as they prepare for Sorry Business. If you’re able, consider donating to the GoFundMe page and attending the Smoking and vigil this Saturday, 17 October, starting at 5.30pm from 480 Lygon St, Carlton, walking to Parliament House. Tickets will be refunded and we'll be in touch regarding a rescheduled date soon. Thank you for your understanding.
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Naarm - Melbourne Comedy Republic |
Date:
Sat 17 Oct, 6pm
Workshop: 3.30pm Show: 6pm |
Event to be rescheduled |
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Brewarrina, NSW Brewarrina Community Centre |
Date:
Sat 8 Aug, 7.30pm
Workshop: 4.30pm Show: 7.30pm |
Hosted by Leon Filewood
Free! No booking required |
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Cairns, QLD Elixir Music House, Cairns |
Date:
Thu 17 Sep, 7pm
Workshop: 4pm Show: 7pm |
Hosted by Jay Wymarra & Shahnee Hunter
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Thursday Island, QLD Thursday Island Bowls Club |
Date:
Sat 19 Sep, 7pm
Workshop: 11am Show: 7pm |
Hosted by Leon Filewood & Jay Wymarra
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Townsville, QLD De'ja Voodoo Tent, Strand Park |
Date:
Sat 26 Sep, 5pm
Workshop: 2.30pm Show: 5pm |
Hosted by Jalen Sutcliffe & Kylan Ambrum
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Brisbane, QLD Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Cremorne Theatre |
Date:
Sat 7 Nov, 6pm
Workshop: 3pm Show: 6pm |
Hosted by Janty Blair and Kevin Kropinyeri |
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Darwin, NT Brown's Mart Theatre, 12 Smith St, Darwin City |
Date:
Sat 11 Jul, 7pm
Workshop: 4pm Show: 7pm |
Hosted by Leon Filewood & Kamahi Djordon King |
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Broome, WA Gimme Club, 3 Blackman Street |
Date:
Sat 4 Jul, 7pm
Workshop: 4pm Show: 7pm |
Hosted by Fabian Woods & Ngaire Pigram |