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.
Replay Festival
Comedy Republic presents a return season of the hit comedy shows you missed or want to see again.
Comedy at the Coopers Inn
A showcase of the best local, interstate and international comedians every Friday night.
Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled
Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
A variety revue show featuring burlesque, cabaret, comedy and bringing back good, old-fashioned fun.
Melbourne's essential night-time events
From hidden laneway markets to winter wonderlands, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.
The best things to do under $20 in Melbourne
The best cocktail deals, cheap eats and low-cost activities in Melbourne.
The best kid's theatre shows on in Melbourne
Featuring musical theatre, free plays, puppet shows and more.
Hide the Dog
Friends must outwit Māori gods, palawa spirits and hunters to save the world’s last Tasmanian Tiger.
Melbourne's best drag shows and queer-friendly venues
Find drag bingo, burlesque life drawing, cabaret and the best queer-friendly venues in Melbourne.
Carnival of Karactors
A rotating cast of steamy, sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and burlesque performers.
Mary Coustas: This is Personal
A powerful and kaleidoscopic exploration of love, loss, laughter and fear.
Underneath Ms Archer
A 21st century woman comes face-to-face with a medieval man in this new time travel comedy.
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.