# Laughter Is in the Air, with Surprises at Every Turn! The 3rd Qingdao Liyuan Comedy Festival Gears Up

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- Published: 2026-09-08T09:47:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

QINGDAO, China, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Iqingdao:

In autumn, red-tiled roofs and leafy green trees line the lanes and alleyways of
Qingdao’s historic old town, while the sea breeze carries the first hints of laughter
and joy. Officially scheduled for September 19–28, the 3rd Qingdao Liyuan Comedy
Festival will take place in the old town’s Liyuan neighborhood, known for its distinctive
courtyard-style residential compounds. Spanning a full range of comedy genres and
settings, the festival will offer residents and visitors of all ages a spectacular
celebration of comedy.

A major expansion in both lineup and scale is one of this year’s highlights. The
festival will feature more than 26 comedy formats, including stand-up, improv, stage
plays, manzai—Japanese-style double-act comedy—and mime. New participating groups
and productions will account for as much as 80 percent of the program. The international
lineup will include Denmark’s Paolo Nani Theatre and Australia’s Loading Zone Comedy,
both presenting world-class comedy productions. The lineup from across China will
be equally star-studded, with leading comedy companies such as Mahua FunAge—including
its stand-up and improv productions—Danliren Comedy, Huishuoxiao Comedy and Xiaoguo
Culture all taking part. Qingdao-based groups such as Clam Comedy and HuiXiao Comedy
will also make high-profile appearances.

Qingdao Liyuan Comedy Festival Gears Up

According to the event organizer, the festival will continue to build on its core
theme, "A Street of Great Shows," while maintaining its commitment to broad public
participation and a strong local character. Combining professional performances 
with audience interaction, it will build an integrated experience encompassing performances,
interaction, cultural consumption and co-creation, helping comedy take root in the
urban fabric. More than a short-term performing arts event, the festival is a vivid
example of culture-led neighborhood revitalization as part of the ongoing regeneration
of Qingdao’s historic old town. Through laughter, it will breathe new life into 
historic buildings and foster a distinctive local "laughter economy."

From a single historic street to an entire comedy district, and from performances
on stage to immersive festivities throughout the surrounding lanes and alleyways,
the 3rd Qingdao Liyuan Comedy Festival will fill the city with joy and surprise 
this autumn. With one great show after another, it will further strengthen Qingdao’s
identity as a vibrant cultural destination and bring unexpected moments of delight
to everyone who attends.

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