An exclusive night of fine food, big laughs, and surprise guests — only for the Dukes and Duchesses of Awesome.

The Campbellton Awesome Festival kicks off in style with a special invite-only comedy show at the cozy and elegant Pronto Bistro Italiano. This intimate Tuesday night event is available exclusively to holders of the Duke/Duchess of Awesome festival pass.

Doors open at 6:00pm with a specially curated menu available so you can treat yourself to some fine cuisine before the laughter begins. At 7:30pm, the lights dim and the comedy heats up.

Headlining the night is none other than the festival’s King of Awesome, Mike Paterson — a veteran of Just For Laughs, star of Parle-moi de ça Ottawa, playing the villainous Big Beard in the movie Prey, and one of Canada’s most energetic and unpredictable comedic performers. Campbellton’s Local Legend, Don Bernard will be your host for the evening, keeping things warm, weird, and wildly entertaining.

As if that weren’t enough, there will be TWO surprise guests dropping in with exclusive sets you won’t see anywhere else during the festival.

A night of laughter, flavour, and unforgettable moments — the perfect way to launch the very first Campbellton Awesome Festival.

The laughs start early at Artisan Brewery with the first half of this powerhouse double-header event!

Hosted by the festival’s unstoppable King of Awesome, Mike Paterson, this high-energy comedy showcase features some of New Brunswick’s sharpest stand-up talent. 

Kicking things off is rising star Katelin Dean, followed by the brilliantly offbeat Nathan Dimitroff (the Festival’s Clown Prince of Awesome), and headlining the show is none other than Line Woods — a hilarious storyteller, screenwriter, filmmaker, and the first-ever woman to win the HUBCAP Comedy Festival’s Open Mic Stand-up Contest in 2020.

Add a fresh pint from Artisan’s taps and you’ve got the perfect recipe for an unforgettable night.

Start your night with big laughs, bold talent, and local flavour — it’s Twice the Awesome, and you won’t want to miss a second of it!

When the sun goes down, the comedy gets bold at 1026 Bar & Grill for  the second half of this powerhouse double-header event!

Hosted by the unpredictable and unfiltered Nathan Dimitroff — the festival’s very own Clown Prince of Awesome — this late-night show pulls no punches and dives headfirst into the raunchy, ridiculous, and downright hilarious.

Kicking things off is Ryan Whittaker, winner of the HUBCAP Open Mic Stand-up Contest, followed by a surprise guest. Headlining this uncensored comedy riot is none other than the King of Awesome, Mike Paterson — a high-voltage performer known for Prey, Parle-moi de ça Ottawa, and taking crowds to the edge and back with fearless, wild energy.

This show isn’t for the faint of heart — but if you’re ready for big laughs, no filters, and a rowdy good time, this is the late show for you.

Two shows. One night. Infinite Awesome.

Campbellton: where comedians come to play — and nobody leaves with their dignity intact.

Brace yourself for a night of pure comedic electricity as the Campbellton Awesome Festival proudly presents a powerhouse lineup of stand-up talent from across New Brunswick — all under one roof, for one unforgettable night.

Taking centre stage at this bilingual comedy showcase is none other than the wild, unpredictable, and endlessly entertaining King of Awesome, Mike Paterson, serving as your master of ceremonies and guaranteed chaos conductor.

This is a high-octane celebration of the province’s funniest voices — the rising stars, the risk-takers, and the razor-sharp minds redefining what New Brunswick comedy is all about. 

Featuring:

🎤 Line Woods – A daring storyteller with a small frame, her bad luck and bad decisions finally have a reason to exist!
🎤 Katelin Dean – a quick-rising firecracker with sharp observations and magnetic stage presence.
🎤 Nathan Dimitroff – the festival’s very own Clown Prince of Awesome, bringing a whirlwind of quirky energy and unapologetic absurdity.
🎤 Lynn Solange – a captivating New Brunswick voice and stand-up force with a perspective as fresh as it is fearless.
🎤 Ryan Whittaker – the newest star on the rise, straight off his win at the HUBCAP Open Mic Stand-up Contest, bringing heart, heat, and hilarious new material.

This show is more than a showcase — it’s a statement: New Brunswick is funny as H-E-Double hockey sticks, and Campbellton is where the comedy comes to shine.

A comedy night that’s loud, legendary, and totally unfiltered.

Co-headliners Nathan Macintosh (one of the fastest-rising voices in North American comedy, seen on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, Just For Laughs, and his own special on Comedy Central) and James Mullinger (award-winning comedian, bestselling author, and star of CityTV’s Blimey! An Englishman in Atlantic Canada, who’s sold out arenas across the Maritimes) are lighting up the Campbellton stage for one unforgettable night.

Kicking off the show is rising talent Line Woods, and holding the whole glorious circus together is none other than Mike Paterson — the festival’s King of Awesome and your MC for the night.

This is the kind of show people brag about being at.

Smart, fast, fearless comedy — only in Campbellton. Don’t miss it.

The biggest French-language comedy event of the year in Campbellton!

Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter with Philippe Laprise, one of Québec’s most popular and hilarious comedians, known for his appearances at Just for Laughs, Comedy Now!, his hit show Vrak la Vie, and sold-out performances across Canada! This won’t just be a show — it will be a historic moment for Campbellton, filled with pure energy and endless laughter.

The incredible Philippe Laprise will take the stage with his sharp humour, explosive energy, and irresistible stories. The evening will kick off with Lynn Solange, a talented comedian from New Brunswick, who will captivate the audience with her unique style, followed by Nathan Dimitroff (the festival’s Clown Prince of Awesome), who will raise the bar with his fresh and daring comedy.

And to top it all off, the King of Awesome, Mike Paterson, will host the evening as master of ceremonies, delivering unmatched energy from start to finish.

This will be the biggest comedy show Campbellton has ever seen — a night not to be missed!

Comedy for the whole crew — from kids to grandparents (and everyone who still laughs at fart jokes).

Join us for a laugh-filled afternoon for all-ages, family-friendly stand-up comedy featuring some of the festival’s brightest talents! Headlining the show is James Mullinger, bringing a brand new, clean comedy set packed with wit, charm, and plenty of Maritime flair.

Opening the show is the hilarious Katelin Dean, followed by the ever-relatable Line Woods, both serving up comedy that’s clever, upbeat, and totally family-approved.

Hosting it all is Campbellton’s own Local Legend, Don Bernard, keeping the energy high and the laughs rolling from start to finish.

A rare stand-up show where everyone can come — and no one gets grounded.

What better way to end a week of wild laughs and unforgettable moments than with one final party — and this one’s going out with a bang!

Join us at the Civic Centre (Convention Centre) for an exclusive end-of-festival bash featuring live music from the incredible Max Bujold and the Milestones. With their high-energy sound and irresistible groove, they’ll have you dancing, cheering, and soaking up every last drop of Awesome.

This is a private event open only to select Awesome Festival Pass Holders, so if you’ve got access — you’ve earned it.

Raise a glass, hit the dance floor, mingle with the comedians and celebrate an epic first edition of the Campbellton Awesome Festival the only way we know how: loud, proud, and full of heart.

Let’s end this thing in true Campbellton AWESOME style.