Comedy Republic

Comedy Republic is Melbourne's purpose-built comedy venue, open seven nights a week at 231 Bourke Street, right in the heart of the CBD. Owned and run by comedians Rhys Nicholson, Alex Dyson and Kyran Nicholson since 2020, it has two rooms: a 145-seat Theatre and a 70-seat Bar, with one to three stand-up shows a night and tickets from $12 to $39. Past performers include Sam Campbell, Josh Johnson, Hannah Gadsby, Aunty Donna, Celia Pacquola, Rose Matafeo, Anne Edmonds, Ed Gamble and Melanie Bracewell. The bar opens at 5pm (3pm on Sundays), no ticket needed.