Comedy In The Vines Launches In Victoria For Inaugural 2023 Festival

Written by Ryan O'Connor on 21st August, 2023

Comedy in the Vines 2023 is the inaugural Victorian festival from Grapes of Mirth!

Comedy In The Vines is a new two-day Victorian festival from revered wine and comedy event producers, Grapes of Mirth, with support from the Victorian Government's Regional Events Fund and will feature regional Australia's biggest ever comedy lineup. Grapes of Mirth are the pre-eminent wine and comedy festival producers in Australia, known for incredible comedy line-ups, great local produce and of course, wonderful wines.

The festival will include over 20 comedy performances on the main stage, cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs, six live podcast recordings, roving performers, a walk in 'World of Wine' featuring the best wines and winemakers from the region and an R&R station (Rosé & Relaxation).

Headlining the festival are UK comedians Leigh Francis (aka Keith Lemon in an exclusive Australian appearance), Russell Kane, Lloyd Langford and Gareth Reynolds from the US. An extraordinary lineup of local comedic talent will also bring the laughs including Tommy Little, Celia Pacquola, Anne Edmonds, Dave Hughes, Luke McGregor, Rhys Nicholson, Dilruk Jayasinha, Harley Breen, Geraldine Hickey, Tom Ballard, Merrick Watts, Lizzy Hoo, Sam Taunton, Bron Lewis, Tina Del Twist, Dane Simpson and Prue Blake.

Nestled amidst picturesque vineyards in Nagambie, and the lily pad filled inlets of the Goulburn Weir, Comedy In The Vines offers a unique experience where laughter, wine and gourmet delights unite for an unforgettable weekend. Festivalgoers can indulge their sense of humour alongside their taste buds with a wide array of exquisite wines from some of the region's finest wineries including Hide & Seek, Mitchelton, Fowles, Tahbilk and Box Grove, complemented by an assortment of delicious local gourmet food offerings.

Tickets to Comedy in the Vines 2023 are on sale now! Check out the full lineup below and get your tickets locked in.