A line-up of six comedians will deliver a barrel of laughs at the NSW Seniors Festival Comedy Show performing in Shoalhaven for the first time in 2026.
The free shows, which are an annual feature of the NSW Seniors Festival, will commence at 11am and 1.30pm on Thursday, 5 March at the Ulladulla Civic Centre, in partnership with City of Shoalhaven.
Master of Ceremonies Cam Knight will join Jake Howie, Anisa Nandaula, Mat Wakefield, Fiona Cox, Chris Wainhouse and Peter Berner to headline entertainment for hundreds of New South Wales seniors.
Tickets will be available from 10am, Tuesday 3 February 2026 via the NSW Seniors Festival website: NSW Seniors Festival Comedy Show | NSW Government.
Sydney Town Hall will also host a Comedy Show at 11am, Tuesday 3 March. The comedian line-up for Town Hall will feature Mick Meredith alongside Jake Howie, Anisa Nandaula, Fiona Cox, Chris Wainhouse and Peter Berner.
Seniors are encouraged to get in early to secure a ticket before they run out.
Seniors Festival Comedy Show
- Sydney Town Hall, in partnership with City of Sydney at 11am, Tuesday 3 March
- Ulladulla Civic Centre, in partnership with Shoalhaven City Council at 11am and 1.30pm, on Thursday 5 March.
The NSW Seniors Festival runs from 2-15 March and showcases a variety of events, from entertainment to educational activities.
Highlights of the festival include the popular Premier's Gala Concerts and NSW Seniors Festival Expo, held at Darling Harbour on Wednesday 11 March and Thursday 12 March.
Minister for Seniors Jodie Harrison said:
"The NSW Seniors Festival Comedy Show has a proud history of bringing together some of the nation's best comedians to spread laughter and joy.
"The NSW Government is building more inclusive communities for older people through recreational, cultural and social participation, a key priority of the government's Ageing Well in NSW Strategy.
"That's why we are proud to support this popular event each year and urge our seniors to get together with friends and families to 'live life in colour'."
Member for South Coast Liza Butler said:
"The NSW Seniors Festival is all about bringing people together, and I'm thrilled that this much-loved comedy show is coming to Shoalhaven for the first time.
"Laughter is a powerful way to connect, and this event will give local seniors a great reason to get out, have fun and enjoy each other's company.
"We know how popular the Seniors Festival Comedy Show is, so offering it for free and bringing it to Ulladulla means more seniors can enjoy top-quality entertainment close to home. With such a fantastic line-up, these shows are sure to be a highlight of the festival."
Comedy show Master of Ceremonies Cam Knight said:
"I'm absolutely excited to be hosting this event for the NSW Seniors Festival.
"There's something special about making people happy, and I can't wait to share some laughs with our seniors.
"It's going to be a fantastic time and I'm sure everyone will leave with a big smile on their faces."
Comedian Jake Howie said:
"I am thrilled to part of this year's Comedy Show, sharing the stage with some of the country's funniest people.
"We've got some hilarious material lined up which is sure to have the audience in stitches."
