Part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival

The Big Animal Quiz with Kirsty Webeck and Ivan Aristeguieta

The Big Animal Quiz with Kirsty Webeck and Ivan Aristeguieta

A family-friendly live show is an hour of laughs, education and banter about animals.

Mr Snotbottom/Mark Trenwith: P.Gee!

Mr Snotbottom/Mark Trenwith: P.Gee!

Clean but chaotic, harmless but hectic, innocent but edgy physical comedy for all ages.

Rohan Arneil: You Wouldn't Have Cut Me Off...

Rohan Arneil: You Wouldn't Have Cut Me Off...

Rohan brings his new show, You Wouldn’t Have Cut Me Off If I Wasn’t So Sunburnt, to MICF 2026.

Sashi Perera: Pear Tree

Sashi Perera: Pear Tree

A stand-up comedy show about pear shaped events between Sri Lanka and Australia.

Shaun Micallef: De'Ath Takes a Holiday

Shaun Micallef: De'Ath Takes a Holiday

Shaun Micallef unveils his wildly inventive new novel, De’Ath Takes a Holiday.

Annie Louey and Miranda Hill: Putting the Us in Uterus

Annie Louey and Miranda Hill: Putting the Us in Uterus

Comedian Annie Louey and musician Miranda Hill smash the stigma of women’s health.

Danny McGinlay: Blaggard

Danny McGinlay: Blaggard

A new stand up show from one of Australia's funniest.

Jo Gowda: Don't Deport The Fun

Jo Gowda: Don't Deport The Fun

A cheeky, heartfelt comedy hour about surviving immigration, marriage and motherhood.

The 36th Annual Great Debate

The 36th Annual Great Debate

Two teams of comedy superstars battle it out with jokes, jabs and justifications.

The Ex Files: A Comedy True Crime Tour

The Ex Files: A Comedy True Crime Tour

A crime has been committed – and comedian Matt Bell knows where the bodies are buried.

Kirsty Webeck: Lost For Words

Kirsty Webeck: Lost For Words

One thing no one has ever accused Kirsty Webeck of is being lost for words.

Upfront

Upfront

A one-night showcase of the funniest female and non-binary comedians from Australia and the world.

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
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.

Regent Theatre

Regent Theatre

This landmark theatre is one of Melbourne’s premier live performance venues.

Melbourne’s most Instagrammable experiences

Melbourne’s most Instagrammable experiences

You won't need filters at the city's most photogenic spots.

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Midsumma Carnival

Midsumma Carnival

Midsumma Carnival launches the 2026 festival with a full day of music, stalls and summer fun.

Library Up Late x Creative Acts

Library Up Late x Creative Acts

A night of queer creativity, music and magic as Midsumma Festival takes over State Library Victoria.

Samuel Roberts

Samuel Roberts

A comedy cabaret about a young queer man's life in country football.

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.