THE GREAT OUTDOORS COMEDY FESTIVAL ADDS HEADLINER MATT RIFE TO ROUND OUT OTTAWA, ON LINE-UP

Today, the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (GOCF) announces enterprising stand-up comic and social media sensation Matt Rife as the third and final headliner for the Ottawa, ON weekend. Rife is set to take the stage on Sunday, August 11 at LeBreton Flats to close out the festival, in what is sure to be an unforgettable evening of best-in-class material and the fan-favourite comedian’s signature quick witted crowdwork.?

Rife adds his name to an incredible line-up at LeBreton Flats that includes Friday headliner Tom Segura, performing his set from his Come Together Tour, joined by Bobby Lee, and Jessica Kirson, and Saturday headliner Nate Bargatze, with Gerry Dee and Derrick Stroup kicking off the day.?

“Matt Rife is arguably the most popular comedian working today, having catapulted into pop culture and the mainstream with his comedic style and ultra sharp wit," says Brennan McFaul, Vice President of Trixstar. He adds, "GOCF and Ottawa are extremely fortunate to have Matt fit us in to the sold out tour he is currently on and we couldn't be more excited to round out the GOCF Ottawa lineup with this next generation legend in the making."

Since 2021, the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, produced by Trixstar LIVE, has donated over $350,000 to local charities in each of their markets, continuing to strive towards creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe experience that celebrates and features all forms of performance comedy, from local emerging acts to superstars. With a commitment to bolstering the communities that have warmly embraced their festival, last week Trixstar LIVE launched the Great Outdoors Community Fund, aiming to further give back by raising urgently-needed donations, creating job opportunities, and shining a spotlight on local causes and charities, with a 2024 commitment of $250,000. The festival pledges to continually evolve their robust green event practices year over year, making certain that they leave nothing but laughter in their wake, while also improving accessibility efforts to ensure everyone has access to the same festival experience.

For more information visit www.GreatOutdoorsComedyFestival.com.

Great Outdoors Comedy Festival - Ottawa Dates:

Fri Aug 9 - Tom Segura: Come Together ft. Bobby Lee & Jessica Kirson

Sat Aug 10 - Nate Bargatze, Gerry Dee, and Derrick Stroup

Sun Aug 11 - Matt Rife & Friends