HALIFAX, NS — March 13, 2023 - After selling out the first of two Calgary shows in under 24 hours last summer, the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is excited to welcome back headliner Bill Burr this year! As a stop on the BILL BURR LIVE North American tour, Burr will hit the Garrison Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Sunday, August 13. An Emmy and Grammy nominated comedian, Bill Burr is one of the top comedic voices of his generation achieving success in TV and film as well as on stage. Bill’s Monday Morning Podcast is one of the most downloaded comedy podcasts, his arena and amphitheater tour, Bill Burr (Slight Return), toured across North America in 2022 and, on August 21, Bill made history as the first comedian to perform at Fenway Park. Bill Burr’s performance will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories will not be permitted on the festival grounds during that time. Upon arrival at the event you will be given a Yondr pouch and at 6:00pm you must place your phone, smart watch and accessories in it and lock it. This process will be monitored by security and event staff. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, guests can access their devices during this period only in the designated Phone Use Area within the grounds. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space. Event staff will unlock your Yondr pouch as you exit the grounds. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the grounds by security. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free experience. All pouches and equipment are routinely sanitized. The Yondr staff is trained and required to follow safety guidelines and hygiene protocols.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 10:00am ADT, and prices start at $69. VIP reserved seats are also available complete with table service, early entrance to the grounds and more