When: May 25 – 27, 2023 (with Busking activities only on May 27)
Where: Several venues around Uptown and Five Corners
Mark your calendar for the highly anticipated 2023 White Rock Buskers & Comedy Festival!
Get ready for a weekend of non-stop entertainment- with an exciting lineup of talented performers that is sure to leave you amazed and laughing.
During the day on Saturday May 27, FREE outdoor busking performances will take place in select locations around Uptown and Five Corners. Featuring a diverse mix of musicians, circus acts, and magicians, these performances will bring stunning displays of talent, jaw-dropping stunts, and captivating tricks that will leave you in awe.
As the sun sets, the festival will continue with ticketed comedy shows featuring some of the industry’s biggest names and most hilarious comedy acts for the grown-ups.
This year’s festival boasts a star-studded lineup of stand-up comedians that are sure to deliver side-splitting laughter:
… and many, many more!
The White Rock Buskers & Comedy Festival is presented by Grant Residential Group and sponsored by the Province of British Columbia and Yuk Yuks Surrey.
The White Rock Buskers and Comedy Festival is produced by the White Rock BIA.
Dates and Locations for this year’s evening Comedy shows:
For almost all shows, there will be multiple times for every show each night. Be sure to pick the time and venue that works for you- and allows you to see multiple shows each night!
Thursday (May 25) shows: Elks Hall & White Rock Beach Beer
We’re thrilled to partner with White Rock’s own Hilarapy to open the 2023 White Rock Buskers & Comedy Festival- featuring some of the best graduates from Hilarapy’s program and headlined by Lizzie Allan!
We’re bringing in a new format for the 2023 White Rock Buskers & Comedy Festival- an open mic night!
Submit a short (2 minute) demo reel to us and you could be asked to perform a five-seven minute set at the open mic night. The winner of the open mic night, chosen by our independent judging panel and will receive a paid slot at one of our Friday or Saturday night shows for an opportunity to achieve your stand-up dreams.
There are two ways you can submit your reel:
Think you’re ready to perform a five minute set in front of a crowd? Keep an eye here for details on how you can submit your demo reel.
Friday (May 26) show: Islands Cafe & Blue Frog Studios
Times: 7 pm and 9:15 pm
Enjoy Islands Café after hours, as Vancouver’s up-and-coming comedy talents take the stage and give you a night to remember. The comedians in this show are on the path to stardom- this is your chance to see them before they get big!
… and many many more!
Times: 7 pm and 9:15 pm
The White Rock Buskers & Comedy Festival returns to Blue Frog Studios for an intimate night featuring North America’s top comedy talent!
Saturday (May 27) show: Oceana PARC Playhouse & Laura’s Coffee Corner
Times: 4 pm and 7 pm
Don’t miss the gala comedy show of the 2023 White Rock Buskers & Comedy Show, featuring Canada’s top comedians:
… and more!
Times: 7 pm and 9:15 pm
We’re turning one of White Rock’s beloved businesses into an after-hours comedy show- featuring Ryan Lachance and Friends!
… and more!
Downloadable Digital Program Guide: Buskers & Comedy Festival
FREE busking performances around town- so be sure to bring your family and friends to catch the several AMAZING acts!
Buskers Activities Schedule:
Saturday, May 27
Miramar Village (1425 Johnson Rd):
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: NZR Production
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM: NZR Production
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: NZR Production & Travis Bernhardt
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Jessaii
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Roots Peruvian Folk Dance
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM: Duncan Minett
Five Corners (Johnston Rd and Pacific Ave):
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: Duncan Minett
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM: Jessaii
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: Roots Peruvian Folk Dance
Outside Laura’s Coffee Corner (15259 Pacific Ave):
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Travis Bernhardt
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM: Little Fox
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM: Little Fox
Downloadable PDF version: Buskers Activities Schedule
The White Rock Buskers & Comedy Festival is presented by Grant Residential Group and sponsored by the Province of British Columbia and Yuk Yuks Surrey.
The White Rock Buskers and Comedy Festival is produced by the White Rock BIA.