2026 Festival | Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Nominees Announced!

The nominations for the 2026 Golden Gibbo award are here
Ed Night

Edinburgh Best Comedy Show nominee Ed Night (UK) returns to Melbourne! 'A work of true virtuosity' - Rolling Stone
Extra shows added

Check out the shows that have added extra performances this Festival due to popular demand.
Sam Jay

Emmy-nominated SNL writer Sam Jay (USA) debuts her acclaimed show 'We The People' in Melbourne! ★★★★ The Age
Mark Watson

Mark Watson (UK) performs his best routines from the past twenty years. 'A genius-level comic doing what he does best' ★★★★★ Time Out
Sarah Keyworth

Melbourne Comedy Festival Most Outstanding Show winner Sarah Keyworth (UK) returns with a brand new hour of playful crowd work.

40 Years of Funny

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Curated Lists

Festival News

13 April 2026 · Festival News

‘One Silly Ring' Named 2026 Deadly Funny Winner

One Silly Ring from Western Australia was awarded first place for their unique set, while Gary Hamaguchi (WA) and Birriga (NSW) were given a special commendation.

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.

We accept the invitation to walk together with First Nations people towards a more positive future for Australia, as described in the Uluru Statement From The Heart.