Grapes of Mirth - Townsville is six hours of comedy, wine, music, and good times at The Ville.

 Sunday 5 October 2025, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Six of Australia’s best comedians will make their way to FNQ for an afternoon of comedy, wine, music, gourmet grub, and the most amazing festival vibes.

CELIA PACQUOLA | RHYS NICHOLSON | MEL BUTTLE | BRETT BLAKE | GILLIAN COSGRIFF | MERRICK WATTS

DJ PEDRO MOSHMAN

Grapes of Mirth is hosted by our very own Head Clown, Merrick Watts. Joining him in NQ are superstars of the small screen and stage, Celia Pacquola and Rhys Nicholson. One of Australia's very best comedians, Queenslander Mel Buttle, and two comedians that all other comedians love to watch, Brett Blake and Gillian Cosgriff. 

Our resident DJ Pedro Moshman will, as always, bring the party at the end of the day.

Grapes of Mirth provides the ultimate festival day with five headline comedy sets, a host with the most, and some sweet DJ tunes to keep you entertained before, between, and after the comedy has ended.

This is an 18+ event, because there are comedians involved, and well, because there are comedians involved.

Strictly no BYO food or beverage

All tickets include your very own take-home wine glass.

Please note that this is an outdoor event with no allocated seating. Grab your friends, picnic rug, or chair, and join us on the lush lawns at The Ville.