LONDON, December 5, 2023 – The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (GOCF), is thrilled to announce the first wave of headliners and comedy stars, set to bring laughter to London next summer. Joining the widely popular outdoor festival’s stellar lineup for 2024 is a strong contingent of today’s hottest comedians, including Bill Burr, an Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian, actor and podcaster named one of Rolling Stone’s ‘50 Best Stand-Up Comics Of All Time’, along with Grammy-nominated comedian Nate Bargatze, who made his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live in October and Canadian Gerry Dee, a comedian, director, producer, writer and host of Family Feud Canada!
London, Ontario – Harris Park – July 19-21, 2024
July 19 – Nate Bargatze, Gerry Dee, Derrick Stroup and more!
July 20 – To be announced in 2024
July 21 – Bill Burr LIVE!
Celebrating its fourth consecutive year, the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (GOCF) announced in early November that it is doubling down on the laughter and good times by multiplying their eclectic comedy and entertainment festival from four cities to eight across North America in 2024, naming London as an expansion site. Delivering a one-of-a-kind experience since 2021, the festival known for its extensive and varied lineup is also committed to creating a festival environment in which everyone feels welcomed. GOCF, produced by Trixstar LIVE, has raised and donated over $350,000 to local charities across Canada to date while they continue to strive towards creating a diverse, inclusive and safe experience that celebrates and features all forms of performance comedy, from local emerging acts to superstars. The festival pledges to continually evolve their robust green event practices year over year, making certain that they leave nothing but laughter in their wake, while also improving accessibility efforts to ensure everyone has access to the same festival experience.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. online here. Tourism London has an exclusive pre-sale happening Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. that night. Use code LONDON to participate. Tickets and more will be powered by Tixr, the largest, fastest-growing privately held primary ticketing and event commerce marketplace in the world. VIP Reserved tickets include table-side service, early entry to the grounds and more.
For more information on ticket sales and additional festival details including lineups, please visit www.GreatOutdoorsComedyFestival.com
Media Contacts:
Red Umbrella P.R.
press@redumbrellapr.com
Natalie Wakabayashi, Director, Culture & Entertainment Tourism, Tourism London
226.926.0134 | nwakabayashi@londontourism.ca
About the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
GOCF is an inclusive and safe experience that celebrates and features all forms of
performance comedy, from locals to superstars; all while supporting the communities and beautiful parks we visit through donations and the power of laughter.
About Trixstar LIVE
Trixstar LIVE is a 360º, event management, consultation, marketing and operations firm that activates both city and rural markets across North America with festivals, concerts, celebrity experiences, brand activations and keynote speaker engagements. Creating impactful experiences that make a difference in people’s lives and in the community, Trixstar LIVE is committed to strengthening the communities we’re lucky enough to live, work, listen and laugh in.
About Tourism London
Tourism London, the city’s destination marketing organization since 1996, is a trailblazer in developing real experiences, promoting its vibrant and diverse visitor destination and attracting and hosting people with warm, genuine hospitality. We enhance the reputation of our city and grow the resilience of our sustainable tourism ecosystem by driving tourism visits and spending, collaborating with industry partners and enriching our community.
