NEXT GEN COMEDY 2026 - HEAT 1

Sat Jun 13 2026 at 06:30 pm to 07:45 pm UTC+08:00

Stirling Leisure – Inglewood Community Centre | Perth

WA Comedy Week
Publisher/HostWA Comedy Week
NEXT GEN COMEDY 2026 - HEAT 1
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Vote for WA's best new comedian!
About this Event

Next Gen Comedy returns for 2026 — a live, audience-driven competition where you vote for WA's best new comedian.

Presented by the City of Stirling and WA Comedy, this is your chance to experience raw, rising talent before they break, with the power to decide who moves forward.

Each show is hosted by a professional comedian, delivering a high-quality night of big laughs, surprises, and unpredictable moments.

No judges. No panels. The audience decides.

Comedians are competing for a share of $2,250 in prize money — including $1,500 for first place, plus a paid spot at a WA Comedy All-Stars show and ongoing mentoring.


“Winning Next Gen in 2025 really gave me the confidence to follow my dreams. I would encourage anyone, any age or gender to have a go.”
— Nola Bliss, 2025 Winner

Previous winners have gone on to establish themselves on the WA comedy circuit, with Next Gen Comedy continuing to uncover the state’s next wave of talent.


🎟️ HOW IT WORKS

Each heat features a lineup of emerging comedians competing for a place in the Grand Final.

Each audience member receives a ballot to rank the comedians — from their favourite to least favourite.
At the end of the night, you vote. The top 2 acts progress, with wildcards in play.

Successful acts from this heat will move one step closer to the Grand Final on Saturday June 27 at Stirling Leisure Centres (Hamersley), where the winner will be decided.


📍 EVENT DETAILS – HEAT 1

Saturday June 13
Stirling Community Centres (Inglewood)
Doors 6:00pm | Show 6:30pm – 7:45pm

Hosted by Luke Joseph Ryan and featuring: Nic Meehan, Rex Medhurst, Emma Wald, Daniel Murtagh, Aaron Smyth, Damien Batchelor, Peter Scott, George Evans, Tamer Karborani

All venues are fully licensed with bar service. 18+ only


👥 GROUP BOOKINGS

Groups of 4+ available — make a night of it.
Early Bird tickets available until May 18.

Please note: Each heat and the Grand Final require a separate ticket.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Stirling Leisure – Inglewood Community Centre, 895 Beaufort Street, Perth, Australia

Tickets

AUD 13.81 to AUD 26.54

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