Worten Mock Fest 2025: Guaranteed laughter in the heart of Lisbon
From August 28 to 30, 2025, the iconic Cinema São Jorge in Lisbon will become the international capital of laughter with the launch of Worten Mock Fest, a brand-new international comedy festival. For its inaugural edition, the festival already promises big with 28 renowned artists and comedians from around the world.
Headliners include international stars Rafi Bastos – a legend of Brazilian stand-up – and Scottish phenomenon Daniel Sloss, famous for his sharp Netflix specials. Portugal will also shine with the exceptional reunion of the trio Ricardo Araújo Pereira, José Diogo Quintela, and Miguel Góis, creators of the iconic Gato Fedorento, who will present their podcast “Assim Vamos Ter de Falar de Outra Maneira” live for the first time.
With over 5 hours of comedy per day, 3 simultaneous stages, live podcasts, humorous cinema, and debates about laughter, Worten Mock Fest offers a full immersion into the world of comedy.
📅 Highlights Program
Thursday, August 28
- Rafi Bastos (international stand-up)
- Luís Franco-Bastos, Dagu, João Miguel Costa, Madalena Malveiro (national stand-up)
- Irritações Podcast (live)
- “Humor and Mood” debates by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation
- Screenings of comedy films selected by Guilherme Geirinhas
Friday, August 29
- Assim Vamos Ter de Falar de Outra Maneira Podcast (live)
- Diogo Batáguas, Rodrigo Correia, Vasco Elvas, João Pedro Pereira
- International stand-up with Olga Koch, Erika Ehler, Thor Stenhaug, Marty Gleeson
- Debate: “Olha aí que isso aleija” with Ricardo Araújo Pereira and João Pereira Coutinho
Saturday, August 30
- National stand-up: Luana do Bem, Joana Miranda, Carlos Contente, Mário Falcão
- Daniel Sloss (unseen work in progress)
- Final debate: “Is laughing the best business?”
- Performance by Adam Rowe
🎟️ Ticket Information
- Pré-inscription ouverte dès aujourd’hui (8 mai) sur www.mockfest.pt
- Pré-vente exclusive : du 12 au 14 mai
- Vente générale : à partir du 15 mai
🔎 An ambitious festival
Created by the artistic agency Kilt, Worten Mock Fest aims to establish itself as a must-attend event on the European comedy scene. Supported by Worten and Super Bock, the festival combines shows, reflection, and conviviality, with a strong desire to make laughter a subject of culture, debate, and collective celebration.
📣 Follow the event:
- Instagram, YouTube & TikTok: @mock.festival
