Darwin Comedy Festival | Laugh Lounge | Sweat Seat

Sweat Seat pits teams of Darwin’s top comedic talent into an unpredictable, sidesplitting battle. They’ll need their wits, wiles and weird collections of knowledge they have stored in the back of their brains.

This fast-paced competition flips the script, throwing local comedians into wild scenarios with zero room for their usual routines to fall back on. Expect unfiltered hilarity, chaotic challenges, and some of Darwin’s most loved faces doing insane things in the name of entertainment.

Kick starting the Darwin Comedy Festival's Laugh Lounge, it’s the ultimate chance to experience the untamed spirit of Darwin’s comedy scene and pay homage to this city we love.

Expect some surprises with drop ins from local and interstate acts!

Hosts Sarah Reuben and Brent Watkinson

Comedians Michael Connell, Dan Hilliard (Mix1049), Mahi Garbas, Jack Russell and Richard Fejo

The Laugh Lounge is a space featuring exclusively local comedy content and is the perfect place to grab a drink from the dedicated bar and indulge in more laughs between headliner shows. Scheduled to complement the main theatre performances, attendees can enjoy Laugh Lounge sessions before and after catching headline acts. It’s the ultimate way to experience Darwin’s comedy scene in a fun, intimate setting.