Great Outdoors Comedy Festival

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (GOCF) is a third-party, adults-only (18+) comedy event presented by Trixstar LIVE taking place in Assiniboine Park on from July 18 - 20. It is an outdoor, cabaret style showcase for up-and-coming local talent and some of the biggest names in comedy.

The ticketed event will be hosted in a large, fenced area in front of the Lyric Theatre and run over the course of three evenings on July 18, 19, and 20. There will also be an afternoon show on July 20.

Visit the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival website for more information about the event and to purchase tickets.

DRIVING TO THE PARK

July 14 – 17: Vehicle access will be restricted on Assiniboine Park Drive around the Lyric Field. All other roads will remain open.

July 18 - 20: Assiniboine Park will be closed to incoming vehicle traffic beginning at 4:00 pm on July 18 and 19, and beginning at 10:00 am on July 20 with exceptions for:

• People visiting The Leaf and/or Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar (please use the Park entrance at Roblin/Corydon and Shaftsbury Blvd.)
• People visiting the Zoo (applicable only July 20 during Zoo operating hours)
• Accessible event parking at The Pavilion
• Taxi and ride share vehicles for drop-off and pick-up at The Pavilion
• Paid GOCF event parking (see below)

July 21 - 22: Vehicle access will be restricted on Assiniboine Park Drive around the Lyric Field until noon on July 22. All other roads will remain open.
 

PARKING

Due to the scale of this event, parking will be very limited inside the Park. The GOCF is encouraging ticket purchasers to use public transit, taxis or other ride-share options, or their on-site bike valet.

Limited paid event parking for GOCF ticket purchasers will be available in Assiniboine Park:

• Paid parking will be in effect starting at 4:00 pm on July 18 and 19, and 10:00 am on July 20.
• $20 per vehicle – payment by credit or debit only, cash will not be accepted.
• Visitors can access paid parking through any Park entrance. A parking attendant will direct you to a parking lot or roadway upon arrival. Please note, the entrance at Wellington and Park blvd will be closed.  
• Paid parking will be limited and assigned on a first come, first served basis.

NOTE - During event times, validated parking will be available at The Leaf for people visiting the biomes and/or Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar. Guests are asked to report to the Visitor Services desk at The Leaf for parking validation.

SHOW CONTENT

Message from the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival: Use your own discretion when attending GOCF. We aim to preserve comedy as an art-form without censoring the Artists’ material. Some performances may contain potentially offensive content. Consider your own comfort level with sensitive topics before attending. If you are unsure about specific language and subject matter that may be used, please contact us or do your own research on the Artists’ performing on that show.