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.

Arj Barker: The Mind Field
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Arj Barker: The Mind Field

See a brand new show from comedian Arj Barker.

Comedy at Spleen: Mondays
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Comedy at Spleen: Mondays

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

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Be captivated for over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.

Melbourne's essential night-time events

Melbourne's essential night-time events

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

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

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

Carnival of Karactors
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Carnival of Karactors

A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and burlesque performers.

The best things to do under $20 in Melbourne

The best things to do under $20 in Melbourne

The best cocktail deals, cheap eats and low-cost activities in Melbourne.

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

A mix of comics from the TV and radio, alongside some future stars.

Improvised Comedy: The Remix
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Improvised Comedy: The Remix

Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.

The Odd Couple

The Odd Couple

Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney star in Neil Simon's classic play.

This is Wild!: Bob the Drag Queen

This is Wild!: Bob the Drag Queen

Ditch the couch potato routine and get ready for an evening of belly laughs.

Laughs on Tap
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Laughs on Tap

A hilarious night of laughter, drinks and free pizza.

Circus Arcana
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Circus Arcana

A tarot themed circus show

Felipe Esparza: Beyond Borders

Felipe Esparza: Beyond Borders

Catch the Mexican-American stand-up comedian when he tours Melbourne.

Dear Nelly Live: LGBTQuties Share the Tea

Dear Nelly Live: LGBTQuties Share the Tea

Come along to the Dear Nelly podcast recording live with Geraldine Hickey, Scott Brennan and more.

Improvised Comedy: F#*k This, I Quit
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Improvised Comedy: F#*k This, I Quit

This show uses your work stories to create hilarious inmprovised scenes.

John Hastings: Comedian John
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John Hastings: Comedian John

Comedian John Hastings returns to Melbourne with a brand new show.

The Big HOO-HAA!

The Big HOO-HAA!

Fast, furious and funny, The Big HOO-HAA! is Melbourne's best-loved weekly improv comedy show.

The Guilty Feminist Podcast Live

The Guilty Feminist Podcast Live

Experience a live recording of the acclaimed podcast The Guilty Feminist.

Just the 3 of Us: The Improvised Sitcom by The Big Hoo-Haa!

Just the 3 of Us: The Improvised Sitcom by The Big Hoo-Haa!

Enjoy the newest hit sitcom people are talking about… it just hasn’t been written yet.

Melbourne's best drag shows and queer-friendly venues

Melbourne's best drag shows and queer-friendly venues

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

House of Era Drag Brunch at Top Yard

House of Era Drag Brunch at Top Yard

Join Gigi Era, Christiana and Amanduh for a dazzling showcase of lip-syncs, dance and comedy.

This Just In Prov: News-Based Improv Comedy
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This Just In Prov: News-Based Improv Comedy

A crack team tackle the month's quirkiest headlines and come up with the real story behind the news.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Kaz & Jude’s Menopausal Night Out

Stand-up, laughs, and useful, real chat about perimenopause and what comes next.

Comedy Writing: Creating Comic Characters

Comedy Writing: Creating Comic Characters

A session delving into comedic archetypes and the use of character conflict to generate story.

Quality Comedy

Quality Comedy

Enjoy a night full of laughs at Quality Comedy, Melbourne's hottest, newest comedy room.

Mystery Radio Theatre

Mystery Radio Theatre

A fully scripted, original comedy murder mystery, performed in the style of old-timey radio plays.

The Big Hoo-Haa: Chaos Factory

The Big Hoo-Haa: Chaos Factory

Witness an anarchy of challenges in a game show like no other.

Where to see comedy in Melbourne

Comedy Republic

Comedy Republic

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

The Comics Lounge Comedy Club

The Comics Lounge Comedy Club

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

The Butterfly Club

The Butterfly Club

An intimate theatre hosting quirky performances and serving cocktails in bars with kitsch decor.

Spleen Bar

Spleen Bar

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