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  • Bearded men dancing on a brightly lit stage with illuminated steps.
  • A performer on a dramatically lit stage featuring a mountain backdrop.
  • Clowns performing on a stage in Fed Square, blowing up balloons in front of a huge crowd.
  • Audience seated in rows, laughing and smiling and looking towards the stage.
Until 23 Apr

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

  • Festival
  • Comedy

From 29 March to 23 April, the city will load up on laughs when the Melbourne International Comedy Festival takes over town.

From free family entertainment to show-stopping performances from comedy’s trail-blazers – there is a show for everyone. Discover the best local and international funnies with solo performances, up-late showcases at the Festival Club and sparkling special events.

Share a world of comedy, brought to you by the funniest people from across the globe, as they take over the city, proving that Melbourne is the best place to find something to laugh about. Get in on the joke, be in the room and revel in the joy.

Dates and times

Date Times
Sat 1 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Sun 2 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Mon 3 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Tue 4 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Wed 5 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Thu 6 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Fri 7 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Sat 8 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Sun 9 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Mon 10 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Tue 11 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Wed 12 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Thu 13 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Fri 14 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Sat 15 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Sun 16 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Mon 17 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Tue 18 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Wed 19 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Thu 20 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Fri 21 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Sat 22 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am
Sun 23 Apr
  • 12pm - 12am 12:00pm - 12:00am

Location

Melbourne Town Hall
90-130 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Melbourne Town Hall

Price and bookings

From free to $100

Book online for Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9245 3788
  • email address: info@comedyfestival.com.au
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