Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2027

Wednesday 24th March 2027 - Sunday 18th April 2027 - TBC

Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back and in 2027 they're celebrating 41 years of hysterically funny.

Get ready for a star-studded month of longtime festival faves, rising stars, international icons, family fun and non-stop celebration.

They're taking the party across Melbourne, and everyone is invited.

Even though it's their big birthday, they've got gifts aplenty for you.

Take your pick from hundreds of shows, popping up everywhere from the backstage bars to the biggest stages in town.

Whether you want to treat yourself to a post-work giggle, take a chance on someone new, fill the school holidays with laughter for the kids, or party through the night at the Festival Club, there are so many ways to join in on the fun.

It's their party and they'll laugh if they want to. Browse the program and book now!

Featured Shows

➼ Comedy Monday's @ Spleen

➼ Melbourne Cultural Festivals

➼ The Motley WhereHaus

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.






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