Promotional photo featuring five comedians from The Grand Masters of Comedy series at The Beresford. Includes Dilruk Jayasinha, Akmal Saleh, Nath Valvo, Tahir, and Luke Heggie.

Stand Up Comedy Sydney – Monthly Masters at The Beresford

Sydney’s comedy scene has a new masterclass in monthly mood-boosting. Held in the upstairs den of The Beresford, Grand Masters of Comedy brings the sharpest, quickest, most no-mercy stand-ups in the country to one mic — on one Thursday each month. From Nath Valvo’s savage wit to Luke Heggie’s deadpan brutality, this is your after-dark serotonin hit served with cold schooners and cult pub energy. Turns out, laughter is medicine. We checked.

Location

Address: The Beresford Hotel, 354 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
State: NSW 2010

Dates

Next Event: 4 September 2025 @ 7:30pm
2 October 2025 @ 7:30pm
Frequency: Monthly
Duration: ~3 hours
Website: Moshtix

Price

Adult: $35
Availability: Booking essential

The BioHax Take

You could meditate, journal, or spiral — or you could let Nath Valvo roast the front row while you demolish a pub burger and howl-laugh your cortisol away. The Grand Masters of Comedy is no open-mic amateur hour. This is a curated lineup of Australia’s most seasoned stand-up assassins, with new headliners each month. It’s where dry humour meets cheap pints, and your nervous system finally unclenches. Because yes, stand-up counts as therapy, and we’re putting it on the wellness calendar.

Headliners include Dilruk Jayasinha, Akmal Saleh, Nath Valvo, Tahir, and Luke Heggie — basically the Avengers of Aussie stand-up.

Who It’s For

Anyone whose therapist said “try having more fun”
Wellness rebels who know joy is biohacking
Comedy snobs who hate bad comedy
Anyone who needs a laugh that isn’t ironic
Inner Westers with trust issues around open mic nights

What’s On Offer

Monthly rotating headliners: Nath Valvo, Luke Heggie, Akmal Saleh, and more
Supporting comedians hand-picked by The Comedy Collective
Pre-show pub meal + schooner deal ($34 with ticket)
Classic Beresford energy, minus the Sunday sesh chaos
Light bar snacks available during the show

Sustainability Snapshot

Not an eco event per se — but local comedians, local venue, minimal production footprint. Keepin' it low-impact and high on the happy hormones.

Where can I see stand up comedy in Sydney?
Catch monthly stand up comedy at The Beresford in Surry Hills, with top-tier Aussie comedians performing the first Thursday of each month.

What are the best comedy shows in Sydney right now?
The Grand Masters of Comedy series features big names like Nath Valvo, Dilruk Jayasinha, and Akmal Saleh — a rotating all-star lineup through October.

What comedy shows are on in Sydney this weekend?
If it’s the first Thursday of the month, you're in luck. Grand Masters of Comedy runs monthly shows at The Beresford — book ahead to secure a seat.

Is there comedy in Sydney tonight?
Shows run monthly, typically on Thursday nights. Check The Beresford’s event calendar or City of Sydney What’s On page for exact dates.

What is the best stand up comedy show in Sydney?
For consistent laughs, killer lineups, and strong pub vibes, Grand Masters of Comedy is one of Sydney’s most curated recurring comedy nights.

Which comedy club in Sydney hosts this show?
The Beresford in Surry Hills transforms into a top-tier comedy venue each month, thanks to its partnership with The Comedy Collective.

Is there a Sydney Comedy Festival show here?
While not part of the official Sydney Comedy Festival, this event brings the same calibre of talent in a more intimate, monthly format.

What comedy shows are happening in Sydney in 2025?
Grand Masters of Comedy runs monthly from July to October 2025, featuring new headliners each time. It’s one of the standout recurring events of the year.