On next
Grapes of Mirth Goes Troppo
A deliciously chaotic day of comedy, wine and good times.
Sun
4
Sun 4 Oct 1:00 PM
The Ville Resort-Casino
General Admission
18 and Over
390 Mins | Genre: ComedyAustralia’s favourite touring comedy festival is heading back to Townsville this October!
We’re returning to the lush lawns of The Ville Resort-Casino for a twilight session of wine, tunes, gourmet food and six of Australia’s most-loved comedians taking to the stage.
Alongside NAFA, we’re bringing you a massive lineup of comedy talent. Expect a fast-paced gala-style showcase with comedians rotating throughout the afternoon.
It wouldn’t be a festival without our resident DJ Pedro Moshman behind the decks, spinning tunes before, between and after the comedy sets, with the Coral Sea as your backdrop.
2:30pm: Lizzy Hoo, Nath Valvo and Merrick Watts (MC)
3:30pm: Food & beverage break with music from DJ Pedro Moshman
4pm: Sammy J and Nikki Britton
4:50pm: Food & beverage break with music from DJ Pedro Moshman
5:20pm: Chopper
5:50pm: DJ Pedro Moshman
7:30pm: Show ends
There will be some chairs available, but no guarantee and there is no allocated seating. You may bring your own picnic rug or low-rise chair. Higher camping-style chairs will be asked to set up towards the back or sides of grounds to make sure everyone gets a great view.
Can I bring my own wine/ wine cup?
You will receive a complimentary Grapes of Mirth tumbler on arrival. If you wish to bring your own wine cup, it needs to be clear plastic. BYO wine and alcohol is not allowed. You can only bring sealed bottled water or an empty water bottle to be filled at the venue.
Can I order food on the day?
Yes, hampers and hot food selections will be available to purchase on the day.
I have pre-ordered a hamper. How do I collect it on the day?
Pre-ordered hampers can be collected from the Pavilion food line when gates open at 1pm. There is no set collection time so hampers can be collected at any time during the event.
What does VIP ticketing include?
Includes exclusive use of the pool and viewing from the pool deck area. There is no allocated seating for VIP. You can bring your own chair if you'd like.
Can I bring any outside food?
No BYO food or beverages. You can only bring sealed bottled water or empty water bottles at the venue. We recommend pre-ordering your hampers to avoid missing out on the day.
Will there be other drinks available at the bar besides wine?
Yes, there will be an extended bar menu including wine, beer, RTD's and non-alcoholic beverages.
What can I bring?
This is an outdoor event so come prepared with a hat, sunscreen, sealed bottles of water or an empty water bottle, soft cooler bags to keep your drinks cool, and whatever else you need to enjoy a day in the sun. Free drinking water will be available from the bars.
What can't I bring?
Don't bring food, alcohol, drinks, hard-case eskies, professional cameras and recording equipment.
We’re returning to the lush lawns of The Ville Resort-Casino for a twilight session of wine, tunes, gourmet food and six of Australia’s most-loved comedians taking to the stage.
Alongside NAFA, we’re bringing you a massive lineup of comedy talent. Expect a fast-paced gala-style showcase with comedians rotating throughout the afternoon.
2026 Comedy Lineup: Sammy J | Nath Valvo | Chopper | Nikki Britton | Lizzy Hoo | Merrick Watts
Settle in with a chair or picnic rug, add on a gourmet cold hamper with your ticket or grab a bite of hot food on the day and explore a curated selection of premium wines available for purchase throughout the event.It wouldn’t be a festival without our resident DJ Pedro Moshman behind the decks, spinning tunes before, between and after the comedy sets, with the Coral Sea as your backdrop.
SET TIMES
1pm: Gates open. Bar & food service commences with music from DJ Pedro Moshman.2:30pm: Lizzy Hoo, Nath Valvo and Merrick Watts (MC)
3:30pm: Food & beverage break with music from DJ Pedro Moshman
4pm: Sammy J and Nikki Britton
4:50pm: Food & beverage break with music from DJ Pedro Moshman
5:20pm: Chopper
5:50pm: DJ Pedro Moshman
7:30pm: Show ends
Content/ Trigger Warnings:
18+ | Adult themes | Coarse languageLINKS:
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | WEBSITE | YOUTUBEFAQs
Can I bring my own chair?There will be some chairs available, but no guarantee and there is no allocated seating. You may bring your own picnic rug or low-rise chair. Higher camping-style chairs will be asked to set up towards the back or sides of grounds to make sure everyone gets a great view.
Can I bring my own wine/ wine cup?
You will receive a complimentary Grapes of Mirth tumbler on arrival. If you wish to bring your own wine cup, it needs to be clear plastic. BYO wine and alcohol is not allowed. You can only bring sealed bottled water or an empty water bottle to be filled at the venue.
Can I order food on the day?
Yes, hampers and hot food selections will be available to purchase on the day.
I have pre-ordered a hamper. How do I collect it on the day?
Pre-ordered hampers can be collected from the Pavilion food line when gates open at 1pm. There is no set collection time so hampers can be collected at any time during the event.
What does VIP ticketing include?
Includes exclusive use of the pool and viewing from the pool deck area. There is no allocated seating for VIP. You can bring your own chair if you'd like.
Can I bring any outside food?
No BYO food or beverages. You can only bring sealed bottled water or empty water bottles at the venue. We recommend pre-ordering your hampers to avoid missing out on the day.
Will there be other drinks available at the bar besides wine?
Yes, there will be an extended bar menu including wine, beer, RTD's and non-alcoholic beverages.
What can I bring?
This is an outdoor event so come prepared with a hat, sunscreen, sealed bottles of water or an empty water bottle, soft cooler bags to keep your drinks cool, and whatever else you need to enjoy a day in the sun. Free drinking water will be available from the bars.
What can't I bring?
Don't bring food, alcohol, drinks, hard-case eskies, professional cameras and recording equipment.