Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026
Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Sunday 19th April 2026
Melbourne becomes comedy capital of the UNIVERSE as we take over the city with an enormous program of stand-up comedy, cabaret, theatre, street performance, film, television, radio and visual arts.
The 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival turns 40 celebrating with its biggest festival, with more shows and venues than ever, becoming one of the world's largest and most respected comedy festivals.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival is Australia's largest ticketed cultural event, and one of the top three largest comedy festivals in the world, alongside Montreal's Just for Laughs and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
An annual event, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival literally takes over Australia's comedy capital, Melbourne, each autumn with an enormous program of stand-up comedy, cabaret, theatre, street performance, film, television, radio and visual arts.
Arguably the crown jewel in Melbourne's entertainment calendar, the festival brings together both local and international performers for over 3 weeks of comedy, music, sly social commentary and most importantly of all.. laughs!
Featured Shows
❊ When ❊
Date/s: Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Sunday 19th April 2026
Comedy Republic's signature lineup show!
Main Stage has quickly become our biggest show selling out on the regular with huge all-star lineups and lively fun-loving crowds.
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❊ Web Links ❊
→ Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026→ www.comedyfestival.com.au
❊ Also See.. ❊
→ Bron Lewis; Who's Talking?
→ Melbourne Cultural Festivals
→ Comedy Gold: Live Stand-Up Comedy
→ Comedy @ Spleen | Monday's
→ Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2025: Knox Community Arts Centre
→ The Waiting Room - Born in a Taxi
Ticket Protection
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival has been granted major event status to protect Victorians from ticket scalpers. Resellers who inflate the price of major event tickets by more than 10 per cent face fines of between $800 and $480,000.Melbourne International Comedy Festival acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we work and live. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' spirit, imagination and rich history of storytelling and humour that is an inspiration to all Australians.
Disclaimer: Check with the venue (web links) before making plans, travelling or buying tickets.
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