The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Announces John Mulaney as Saturday Headliner

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (GOCF) is thrilled to reveal three-time Emmy Award, Critics Choice award, and WGA award-winning writer, comedian, and actor John Mulaney as the latest headliner for the Vancouver weekend, hitting the stage on Saturday, September 13. This exciting announcement comes on the heels of Mulaney hosting SNL for his sixth time, and his recent addition as co-headliner with Jim Gaffigan for the GOCF Winnipeg and Edmonton stops, promising an unforgettable experience across multiple cities. Tickets for September 13 will go on sale on Friday, November 22 at 10:00 a.m. local time, visit their website for more information.

Joining Mulaney in Vancouver is a powerhouse trio of multi-talented performers; comedian, actor, storyteller, director, producer, and writer Mike Birbiglia; actor, comedian, voice actor, writer, and producer Nick Kroll; and actor, comedian, musician, and writer Fred Armisen, all set to bring their signature comedic styles to the stage for one extraordinary night of laughter.

GOCF will celebrate its fifth consecutive year in 2025, with previously announced Canadian markets Edmonton, Winnipeg, Halifax, Calgary, and Vancouver set to welcome one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences, once again bringing its signature blend of world-class comedy and vibrant festival atmosphere to audiences coast-to-coast. This year, GOCF is pleased to introduce several new offerings to enhance the festival experience.

Brennan McFaul, Vice President of Trixstar, adds:

“We can’t wait for Vancouver to experience this one of a kind evening of comedy featuring four of the funniest, most talented and influential comedians working today. John, Mike, Nick and Fred are so excited to bring this show to Vancouver and GOCF…and so are we!”

Attendees can opt for VIP Table service, which includes hot food options, select merchandise for order, premium spirits, enhanced beverage services, FastPass lines at the walk-up bars, free Wi-Fi, and more. For those looking for a premium space, the VIP Club will provide private services, exclusive merchandise, washroom trailers, enhanced group perks, soft seating, games, and protection from the elements—availability is limited.

The upgraded GA+ experience allows fans to enjoy a separate, earlier entrance to the grounds for prime seating and FastPass lines at the bar. Additionally, new for 2025, limited 3-day passes for all ticket tiers are now available, giving fans the chance to secure their weekend spot at one of the summer’s most anticipated events.

Since 2021, the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, produced by Trixstar LIVE, has donated over $550,000 to local charities across its markets, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment that highlights all forms of performance comedy. Through the Great Outdoors Community Fund, the festival plans to continue its commitment to supporting local causes, creating job opportunities, and raising vital donations in 2025 and beyond, as well as evolving its green event practices and improving accessibility, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the festival experience.