Comedy

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Melbourne offers plenty of laughs, at stand up comedy shows and comedy clubs around town and in the annual comedy festival held from March to April.

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Comedy at Spleen

Come along to the city's longest-running comedy night.

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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.

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Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.

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Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.

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Basement Comedy Club: Weekend Showcase

Bringing you the biggest names and best comedians in the country, and beyond.

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Cabaret Ridiculous

An hour of variety entertainment that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

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La Caduta: Live Play Reading

Live play reading, in both English and Italian.

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Off Leash: Monthly Live Comedy Show

A monthly comedy residency that's exactly what it should be: casual, funny, full of vibes.

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Sunday Laughternoons

End your weekend on a high note with a secret lineup of very good comedians.

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Bar Humbug Comedy

Bar Humbug Comedy is a free weekly stand-up comedy night.

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Cobble Creek Rangers

Nick and Jesi will teach you how to save the planet...sort of.

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The best kid's theatre shows on in Melbourne

Featuring musical theatre, magic shows and more.

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The Importance of Being Earnest

A witty comedy of romance, mistaken identities and unforgettable laughs.

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Joke Zukerman: Vol 1

Join Jake Zukerman and his friends for a remarkably phenomenal stand-up comedy show.

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Monty Python's Spamalot

A riotous retelling of the adventures of King Arthur and his loyal Knights.

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Laugh Lab

Come watch some of Melbourne's best comedians perform in the cosiest cocktail bar in town.

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Soapboxed

A soap opera trapped in a reality show made for the theatre about the future of humanity.

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Mirage Comedy Competition

Enjoy a night of no-holds-barred comedy as eight new and up-and-coming comedians compete to win.

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Melbourne's best drag shows and queer-friendly venues

Find burlesque life drawing, cabaret and the best queer-friendly venues in Melbourne.

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Rama Nicholas in Fairy Smut

Comedy, fantasy and romance collide in this hilariously smutty tale.

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Melbourne's unmissable after dark events

From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

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Comedy Fridays at Piper's Playhouse

A fresh line-up of leading Australian comedians, alongside surprise guest appearances.

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The Magic Pyjama Party

A laugh-filled, wonder-packed school holiday show about amazing dreams.

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Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience

The global sensation returns with a fully immersive dining experience.

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Granny Bingo

Melbourne’s cult comedy night hosted by Australia’s nastiest nannas.

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Dice Goblins

An epic monthly Dungeons and Dragons campaign where improvisers go on a perilous adventure.

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Daniel Muggleton: White Here, White Now

Come see the man in the red tracksuit in a brand-new hour of honest, politcal stand-up comedy.

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Theatresports

Melbourne's longest running improvised comedy show returns for 2026 at the Impro Melbourne Theatre.

Where to see comedy in Melbourne

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Comedy Republic

A theatre and bar showcasing the biggest names in Australian comedy.

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The Comics Lounge Comedy Club

Enjoy a night of laughs, cocktails, food and friends with stand-up comedy acts.

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Spleen Bar

Live jazz nights and jam sessions open to all, along with a range of beers, shots and cocktails.

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Max Watt's

This basement live music venue has hosted some of rock music's biggest acts.

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Coopers Inn

A family-owned, heritage-listed traditional pub with weekly specials and events.

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