The remainder of the 2020 Brisbane Comedy Festival (which opened 21 February) has been cancelled.
The event was set to run until 22 March and joins hundreds of events recently cancelled or postponed in the wake of the coronavirus. For refund information head to the Brisbane Comedy Festival website.
The comedy festival issued a statement earlier today (16 March):
"It is with a sad face and heavy heart we announce all remaining Brisbane Comedy Festival performances have been cancelled to meet the Federal Government’s directive on limiting non-essential mass gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The cancellation is effective Monday 16 March and includes all shows at Brisbane Powerhouse, The Tivoli, The Fortitude Music Hall and Newstead Brewing Co.
We are devastated to cut the laughs short but our top priority is to ensure the health and safety of our artists, staff and audiences."
