
Event Description
Don’t Miss the Laughs! Free Winnipeg Comedy Festival Shows (May 1-5, 2024)
The Winnipeg Comedy Festival (WCF) explodes onto the scene again in 2024, promising giggles galore from May 1st to 5th. But wait! Ticket prices don’t have to stop you from joining the fun – the festival throws open its arms (and microphone stands) with a fantastic selection of Free Winnipeg Comedy Festival Shows!
819.7 Free Comedy
- Date: Wednesday, May 1st & Thursday, May 2nd
- Time: 12:15 PM
- Venue: Millennium Library – 251 Donald Street
- Price: FREE (plus applicable online service fees)
Start your day off right with a free lunch break comedy show! The 819.7 Free Comedy features hilarious headliners from the WCF, guaranteed to leave you in stitches. Grab your coworkers, friends, or whoever you meet at the coffee shop and head to the Millennium Library. Laughter is the best medicine, and at this event, it’s on the house at this Free Winnipeg Comedy Festival Show!
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WCF Festival Hub
- Date: Wednesday, May 1st to Sunday, May 5th
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Venue: Gas Station Arts Centre Patio – 445 River Avenue
- Price: FREE
Can’t decide which comedian to see? Head to the WCF Festival Hub for a daily dose of Free Winnipeg Comedy Festival Shows! Every day from May 1st to 5th at 5:00 PM, catch surprise sets from various WCF performers. It’s a fantastic way to discover new comedic talents and experience the contagious energy of the festival – all for free!
The Great Patio Showdown
- Date: Wednesday, May 1st to Saturday, May 4th
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Venue: Gas Station Arts Centre Patio – 445 River Avenue
- Price: FREE
Looking for something more interactive? The Great Patio Showdown is a hilarious game show where teams of comedians battle it out in wacky challenges and trivia rounds. Will you witness the crowning of a new comedy champion? Head down to the Gas Station Arts Centre Patio any day from May 1st to 4th at 6:00 PM to see the mayhem unfold (and maybe even join in the fun!).
These Free Winnipeg Comedy Festival Shows are the perfect way to experience the electrifying world of live comedy without spending a dime. So gather your friends, pack some snacks (the Patio events are outdoors!), and get ready for a week of laughter that won’t cost you a thing!
Please note: This blog post is for informational purposes only. Winnipeg for Free is not associated with Winnipeg Comedy Festival in any manner. Confirm program details and availability directly with Winnipeg Comedy Festival.
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