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Friday Showcase | Live Music & Comedy at Brisbane Comedy CellarWeekend comedy under the Raven Hotel, West EndDoors 7.30PM, Show time 8.00PMFriday nights at Brisbane Comedy Cellar are where the magic happens.Step down into the cellar beneath The Raven Hotel and settle in for an unforgettable night of world-class comedy, live music, and table service. Our Friday Showcase is expertly anchored by award-winning speaker and comedy veteran John Peacock. Known for his work across Bay FM and as the founder of The Comedy Commune, John brings 15 years of industry-honed timing and local flair to ensure our Friday nights deliver the sharpest sets in Brisbane.“As soon as I got there Tony greeted me and my partner with a hilarious joke/rip at me which my girlfriend loved. After that it was non stop relatable laughter which I really loved.”  – TomWith only 60 seats, every laugh feels close. Sip your favourite or a glass of wine from our curated drinks list, enjoy our Friday-night food specials, and let The Fruits, our house band set the tone before and after each act.It’s more than a comedy show — it’s Brisbane’s most premium night out.*Save $5 by purchasing tickets online, rather than at the door. Availability is limited as shows sell out and we can’t guarantee a space if you try to buy tickets on the night.

Saturday Showcase | Live Music & Comedy at Brisbane Comedy CellarWeekend comedy under the Raven Hotel, West EndDoors 6.30PM, Show time 7.00PMSaturday night, the cellar turns electric.Step down into the cellar beneath The Raven Hotel and settle in for an unforgettable night of world-class comedy, live music, and table service. Our Saturday Showcase features a handpicked lineup of Australia’s best comedians and rising stars performing up close in our intimate 60-seat cellar, this week headlined by Brisbane's own Jack Knight. Celebrated for his chaotic, brain-backfiring style and hailed as a "deranged soup-drinking maniac in a perpetual mental hoo-roo," Jack brings his cult-favorite, wildly unique voice to the stage after supporting heavyweights like Mel Buttle, Sam Campbell, and Dan Rath.“The show just got funnier and funnier until I almost could not breathe. I was laughing so hard. Great little venue. You won’t be sorry for dropping in here.” – SarahIt’s the ultimate Saturday night out in Brisbane — live band: The Fruits, our house band, premium drinks, and a crowd ready for something special. Settle in with your drink, wine, or champagne, enjoy table service throughout the night, and watch the country’s sharpest comics deliver their finest sets just metres away.World-class comedy. Live music. Only 60 seats.Because Saturday nights deserve something unforgettable.*Save $5 by purchasing tickets online, rather than at the door. Availability is limited as shows sell out and we can’t guarantee a space if you try to buy tickets on the night.

Cellar Sessions | Wednesdays at Brisbane Comedy CellarWeeknight comedy under the Raven Hotel, West EndDoors 7.00PM, Show time 7.30PMMidweek laughs, up close.Every Wednesday night, the cellar opens its doors for The Cellar Sessions — an open mic night that feels anything but ordinary.“Great night and great way to break up the working week! Highly recommended people who want to laugh and cheer to go” - ChanelleJoin Brisbane’s comedy community as emerging talents, local legends, and special guests take the stage to test new material in Australia’s most intimate comedy room.With just 60 seats, you’ll feel every beat of the performance — raw, spontaneous, and hilariously unpredictable. Pair it with a drink from the bar, some midweek mischief, and you’ve got the perfect Wednesday night out in Brisbane.It's raw comedy with a premium experience. Cheaper tickets, same unforgettable cellar energy. *Save $5 by purchasing tickets online, rather than at the door. Availability is limited as shows sell out and we can’t guarantee a space if you try to buy tickets on the night.

CROWD CONTROL: A crowd work comedy showThemed Thursdays | Creative Weeknight Comedy at Brisbane Comedy CellarDoors 7.00PM, Show time 7.30PMHosted by Shayne HunterWelcome to the Themed Thursdays — where Brisbane’s sharpest comedians and creators test new ideas, wild formats, and brilliant chaos.Every Thursday night, Brisbane Comedy Cellar transforms into a creative playground. Expect anything from game shows to live experiments, dating nights, and shows so strange they might just become the next big thing.“Would highly recommend for a date night or a nice day out with some mates.” – AmyWith just 60 seats in the cellar beneath The Raven Hotel, you’re not just in the audience — you’re part of the experiment.Come curious. Leave laughing.What’s On Tonight:Crowd Control is a live, improvised stand-up comedy showdown where the audience is the material. Hosted by Shayne Hunter, this Thursday night favourite brings sharp, quick-thinking comedians into Brisbane Comedy Cellar for a night with no scripts, no safety net, and no repeated jokes. Every moment is built in real time from the room, making each show completely unrepeatable.Set in our intimate underground cellar, Crowd Control is the perfect Thursday reset: close to the stage, strong drinks at your table, and comedians working the room with intelligence, warmth, and bite. Expect soaring highs, occasional crashes, and genuine belly laughs as comics battle it out using nothing but crowd work to win the room. It’s fast, unpredictable, and best enjoyed up close. If you want a night that feels alive rather than over-produced, this is it.*Save $5 by purchasing tickets online, rather than at the door. Availability is limited as shows sell out and we can’t guarantee a space if you try to buy tickets on the night.

CROWD CONTROL: A crowd work comedy showThemed Thursdays | Creative Weeknight Comedy at Brisbane Comedy CellarDoors 7.00PM, Show time 7.30PMHosted by Shayne HunterWelcome to the Themed Thursdays — where Brisbane’s sharpest comedians and creators test new ideas, wild formats, and brilliant chaos.Every Thursday night, Brisbane Comedy Cellar transforms into a creative playground. Expect anything from game shows to live experiments, dating nights, and shows so strange they might just become the next big thing.“Would highly recommend for a date night or a nice day out with some mates.” – AmyWith just 60 seats in the cellar beneath The Raven Hotel, you’re not just in the audience — you’re part of the experiment.Come curious. Leave laughing.What’s On Tonight:Crowd Control is a live, improvised stand-up comedy showdown where the audience is the material. Hosted by Shayne Hunter, this Thursday night favourite brings sharp, quick-thinking comedians into Brisbane Comedy Cellar for a night with no scripts, no safety net, and no repeated jokes. Every moment is built in real time from the room, making each show completely unrepeatable.Set in our intimate underground cellar, Crowd Control is the perfect Thursday reset: close to the stage, strong drinks at your table, and comedians working the room with intelligence, warmth, and bite. Expect soaring highs, occasional crashes, and genuine belly laughs as comics battle it out using nothing but crowd work to win the room. It’s fast, unpredictable, and best enjoyed up close. If you want a night that feels alive rather than over-produced, this is it.*Save $5 by purchasing tickets online, rather than at the door. Availability is limited as shows sell out and we can’t guarantee a space if you try to buy tickets on the night.

CROWD CONTROL: A crowd work comedy showThemed Thursdays | Creative Weeknight Comedy at Brisbane Comedy CellarDoors 7.00PM, Show time 7.30PMHosted by Shayne HunterWelcome to the Themed Thursdays — where Brisbane’s sharpest comedians and creators test new ideas, wild formats, and brilliant chaos.Every Thursday night, Brisbane Comedy Cellar transforms into a creative playground. Expect anything from game shows to live experiments, dating nights, and shows so strange they might just become the next big thing.“Would highly recommend for a date night or a nice day out with some mates.” – AmyWith just 60 seats in the cellar beneath The Raven Hotel, you’re not just in the audience — you’re part of the experiment.Come curious. Leave laughing.What’s On Tonight:Crowd Control is a live, improvised stand-up comedy showdown where the audience is the material. Hosted by Shayne Hunter, this Thursday night favourite brings sharp, quick-thinking comedians into Brisbane Comedy Cellar for a night with no scripts, no safety net, and no repeated jokes. Every moment is built in real time from the room, making each show completely unrepeatable.Set in our intimate underground cellar, Crowd Control is the perfect Thursday reset: close to the stage, strong drinks at your table, and comedians working the room with intelligence, warmth, and bite. Expect soaring highs, occasional crashes, and genuine belly laughs as comics battle it out using nothing but crowd work to win the room. It’s fast, unpredictable, and best enjoyed up close. If you want a night that feels alive rather than over-produced, this is it.*Save $5 by purchasing tickets online, rather than at the door. Availability is limited as shows sell out and we can’t guarantee a space if you try to buy tickets on the night.

CROWD CONTROL: A crowd work comedy showThemed Thursdays | Creative Weeknight Comedy at Brisbane Comedy CellarDoors 7.00PM, Show time 7.30PMHosted by Shayne HunterWelcome to the Themed Thursdays — where Brisbane’s sharpest comedians and creators test new ideas, wild formats, and brilliant chaos.Every Thursday night, Brisbane Comedy Cellar transforms into a creative playground. Expect anything from game shows to live experiments, dating nights, and shows so strange they might just become the next big thing.“Would highly recommend for a date night or a nice day out with some mates.” – AmyWith just 60 seats in the cellar beneath The Raven Hotel, you’re not just in the audience — you’re part of the experiment.Come curious. Leave laughing.What’s On Tonight:Crowd Control is a live, improvised stand-up comedy showdown where the audience is the material. Hosted by Shayne Hunter, this Thursday night favourite brings sharp, quick-thinking comedians into Brisbane Comedy Cellar for a night with no scripts, no safety net, and no repeated jokes. Every moment is built in real time from the room, making each show completely unrepeatable.Set in our intimate underground cellar, Crowd Control is the perfect Thursday reset: close to the stage, strong drinks at your table, and comedians working the room with intelligence, warmth, and bite. Expect soaring highs, occasional crashes, and genuine belly laughs as comics battle it out using nothing but crowd work to win the room. It’s fast, unpredictable, and best enjoyed up close. If you want a night that feels alive rather than over-produced, this is it.*Save $5 by purchasing tickets online, rather than at the door. Availability is limited as shows sell out and we can’t guarantee a space if you try to buy tickets on the night.