Festivals are anything but a rare sight in cities like ours. But amazing are the nights when festivals are lit up with laughter and giggles. Comedy is the most widely anticipated and welcomed genre of performing arts. People have great admiration for comedy. Sydney when coupled with a festival of comedy and humor is a treat for sore eyes and moment of celebration of course. Here is our pick of our 13 favorite shows at the Sydney Comedy Festival this ear.

1. ARJ BARKER- Get In My Head

A laugh is guaranteed when you will be a viewer of this hilarious show, which is showcased by leading comedian of America. Arj Barker promises whimsically fascinating comedy at the Capitol Theater on Sat 16^th May.

2. AKMAL

With his refreshing and yet again another comical live performance, Akmal will be at your service at The Enmore Theater on 28^th and 29^th of April.

3. ALEX WILLIAMSON in Open up

Grab your tickets because this YouTube sensation is about to take you on one hell of a hilarious ride on 12^th of May. Spoiler alert fellas! He is seriously funny.

4. DOM IRRERA

He knows his craft and there is a reason for him to be known as the God father of comedy. The Comedy Store is ready to bring a night full of laughter and tummy tickles on 23^rd and 24^th April with live shows of Dom.

5. FRENCHY- World’s worst adult

Don’t be fooled by his praying mantis resemblance because this guy knows exactly his audience and stage. Tickets are up for grabs on The Factory Theatre for 3 consecutive dates of 27^th to 29^th April.

6. JIM JEFFERIES

His blazing hot personality and kinky jokes are just a treat for your mood. The mood booster is back on popular demand on The Enmore Theatre from 17^th to 26^th April.

7. FELICITY WARD- What if there is no toilet?

This woman is ready to tickle your ribs so hard that you might succumb to toilet anxiety on 23^rd and 24^th of April at The Giant Dwarf.

8. KITTY FLANAGAN- Seriously? – Encore Performance

Even if you have an appointment with the oncologist, cancel it because she is coming for you on 6^th and 7^th of May. By popular demand she is back for another comical round.

9. NAZEEM HUSSAIN- Hussain in the membrane

Australia and Europe’s highly nominated guy for Logie and Helpmann Award, Nazeem is all ready to set the stage on fire once again for you. Grab your seats at The Enmore Theater on 30^th April and 14^th May.

10. ROSS NOBLE- Brain dump

Call him an improviser, stand up or randomist, you cannot deny his jokes. He is coming to amuse you on 23^rd and 24^th April at Sydney Town Hall.

11. STEPHEN K AMOS

The laughter master is here. Get ready to love him even more now on 6^th and 7^th of May at Enmore and Concourse.

12. THE AXIS OF AMESOME

They are a royalty band and treat of 3 comedians at a time. With worldwide hits, they are now ready to dazzle your minds on 28^th – 30^th April and 7^th of May.

13. TOMMY LITTLE

His good looks and jokes aren’t surely less, but good enough to drive us mad. Book yourselves on 5^th to 7^th May at The Comedy Store.