In celebration of the Sydney Comedy Festival’s 20th anniversary, BridgeClimb Sydney has just launched a world-first experience that’s set to take comedy to new heights – literally.
In celebration of the Sydney Comedy Festival’s 20th anniversary, BridgeClimb Sydney has just launched a world-first experience that’s set to take comedy to new heights – literally. Introducing: Climb with a Comedian.
As part of our exclusive Climb With charity series, this one-of-a-kind event invites guests to scale the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge alongside some of Australia’s and New Zealand’s funniest comedians – with 100% of proceeds donated to the Festival’s charity partner, ActionAid Australia.
The details:
🎭 Five comedians, five climbs, countless laughs
📅 Running on May 6, 8, 9, 14 & 15
⏰ Each climb departs at 9:10am
👥 Group sizes capped at 13 for an intimate experience
🎟 $349 per person – including signed Summit photo, commemorative certificate, and a BridgeClimb cap
The comedic lineup includes:
• David Correos – Tuesday, 6 May
• Celine from Titanique the Musical (aka Marney McQueen) – Thursday, 8 May
• Bob Downe – Friday, 9 May
• Elouise Eftos – Wednesday, 14 May
• John Cruckshank – Thursday, 15 May
FIVE CLIMBS, FIVE COMEDIANS, COUNTLESS LAUGHS
Over two weeks, five hilarious comedians will lead five special Climbs to the Summit of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, combining breathtaking views with side-splitting humour. As they share stories and jokes along the way, Climbers will have the unique opportunity to connect with their comedian host during this unforgettable experience.
With group sizes limited to just 13 Climbers per session, this intimate adventure offers exclusive access to these comedy greats while taking in spectacular 360-degree views of Sydney’s skyline and harbour. Each Climb departs at 9:10 am, making for the perfect morning filled with laughter, unforgettable moments, and awe-inspiring sights.
THE LINE-UP
- David Correos – Tuesday, 6 May
- Celine from Titanique: The Musical (aka Marney McQueen) – Thursday, 8 May
- Bob Downe – Friday, 9 May
- Elouise Eftos – Wednesday, 14 May
- John Cruckshank – Thursday, 15 May
Choose your favourite comedian to climb with ☝️
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Commemorative certificate of achievement
- Signed printed photo with the comedian host
- BridgeClimb cap
- Dedicated Climb Leader to guide your way, with Bridge and Sydney history commentary
- Unforgettable 360-degree views, plenty of laughs and memories to last a lifetime!
TICKET price:
Remember, 100% of ticket sales donated to Sydney Comedy Festival’s charity partner, ActionAid Australia, an organisation dedicated to empowering women and communities worldwide.
Adult: $349
These Climbs are available for adults only.
HOW TO BOOK:
- Check the line-up above!
- Click ‘Book Now’ and select ‘By Climb’
- Select ‘Climb with a Comedian’ under our Special Event Climbs and select your preferred date (the Climb time is 9:10am)
Spots are limited so get in quick!
THE SUMMIT INSIDER CLIMB JOURNEY
These incredible Climbs will take a tour to the top of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge along our Summit Insider Climb. Step by step – 1,002 to be exact – you’ll journey through the heart of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, a true cathedral of steel, before reaching the Summit. Surrounded by 360-degree views of the Bridge’s intricate structure and the stunning Sydney Harbour, this Climb allows you to appreciate the Bridge’s inner beauty while soaking in the breathtaking vistas that surround you.
QUICK CLIMB FACTS:
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Climb time is 9:10am on each of the days
- Climb Route: Summit Insider Climb
- Max Group Size: 13 people, plus your comedian!
- Time at the Summit to chat and share a laugh with your comedic genius
- 100% of ticket sales going to ActionAid Australia
About ACTIONAID AUSTRALIA
ActionAid Australia is a women’s rights organisation.
At ActionAid Australia, we empower women on the frontlines of injustice to work together and transform their communities. We believe collective, effective action is how we change a world built on deep-rooted, systemic patriarchy.
ActionAid Australia was originally founded as Austcare, an NGO dedicated to defending rights of people seeking asylum and protection in emergencies. In 2009, Austcare joined the ActionAid Federation. Since then, ActionAid Australia has sharpened our expertise in human rights and poverty eradication, with a focus on supporting women in low income communities around the world to campaign for their rights.
Over the years, we have firmly established ourselves in Australia as a global women’s rights organisation, supporting women living in poverty and exclusion around the world. We have also begun campaigning in Australia and across the globe to address the structural causes of injustice and inequality, using an intersectional feminist lens.
