Sydney’s Mardi Gras celebrations are getting even bigger, with a week of laughs scheduled to take place during February and March next year.

The inaugural Mardi Gras Comedy Festival is set to be a massive showcase of talent from all around the world in celebration of the LGBTQI community.

It will begin on Tuesday February 28 with a huge gala lineup of guests including Dixie Longate, Panti Bliss, Hannah Gadsby, Tom Ballard, Axis Of Awesome and Neel Kolhatkar.

Headline shows include the likes of Bliss, Bridget Everett, Longate, Em Rusciano, and a Gaymes Night with Rhys Nicholson and Joel Creasey.

The 2017 Mardi Gras Comedy Festival runs from Tuesday February 28 – Thursday March 2. Check out all the events and booking information here.

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