Comedy
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.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Get ready to giggle at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Be captivated with over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.
Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled
Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.
Improvised Comedy: F#*k This, I Quit
This show uses your work stories to create hilarious inmprovised scenes.
Dr Jo Prendergast: Cancer and Cartwheels
Exeprience Dr. Jo Prendergast's hit comedy Cancer and Cartwheels.
RocKwiz's Really Really Good Friday
Let the good times roll — RocKwiz's Really Really Good Friday show is back!
How Now Brown Rao
Critically acclaimed astronomer / comedian delivers a joyous and playfully introspective show.
Something Good: Improv Comedy Show
Enjoy long form improv at its finest, with famous faces dropping by each week.
Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show
A mix of comics from the TV and radio, alongside some future stars.
Comedy on the Rooftop
Presenting a rotating lineup of international acts, festival legends and rising stars.
Lukas Meintjes: If You're From Africa?
A dark satirical mix of clown and standup about growing up gay in Zimbabwe.
Pierre Novellie: Must We?
A masterful blend of intelligent observation and storytelling from a compelling voice.
Amy Annette, Emmanuel Sonubi and Paddy Young: New Order
Hot from the UK – the ones to watch this Festival.
Flo & Joan: The Joan & Flo Show
Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan are taking to the stage for five shows only.
Lil Wenker: Bangtail
Saddle up for an epic tale of a man in search of his manhood, an hour of unbridled clown chaos.
The Last Word
Original music and anecdotes capturing the heartfelt, comedic and infuriating ways of relationships.
Blake Everett: Kindly Remove Your Shoes
Take off your shoes (slippers provided) and step into the cosiest show of the Comedy Festival.
Girl Power Comedy Hour
See the funniest female acts of the Comedy Festival in this women’s comedy showcase.
Comedy at The Coopers Inn: The Early Show
A great value showcase of the best acts at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Taylor Griffiths: Sublime Avenue
A solo sketch character show that will make you feel nostalgic for a street you never lived on
Celebrity Girlfriend Draft
NYC comedian Bryan Stoops' (mostly) clean comedy show full of family tales and observations.
Where to see comedy in Melbourne
The Comics Lounge Comedy Club
Enjoy a night of laughs, cocktails, food and friends with stand-up comedy acts.
The Butterfly Club
An intimate theatre hosting quirky performances and serving cocktails in bars with kitsch decor.
Spleen Bar
Live jazz nights and jam sessions open to all, along with a range of beers, shots and cocktails.
Coopers Inn
A family-owned, heritage-listed traditional pub with cold beer, hearty meals and live comedy.