Festival News

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• NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK 2021

  Thursday 27 May National Reconciliation Week kicks off today. It’s a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving... Continue Reading

  
• RAW Comedy winter 2021 registrations open

  RAW Comedy, the country’s largest and most prestigious open mic comedy competition, is back. Again! RAW Comedy 2021 edition is open now and looking for hundreds of fresh funny folk from across Australia sign up for their... Continue Reading

  
• Mitsubishi Motors 'Here Now, For Wherever Next' winners announced

  We're delighted to announce Lisa Thorn and Michael Smith winners of our Mitsubishi Motors and Melbourne International Comedy Festival Victorian Comedy Weekend Away promotion! Lisa and Michael along with three of their mates... Continue Reading

  
• Melbourne Showed It's Time For A Laugh

  The Melbourne International Comedy Festival wrapped its 34th year of laughs on Sunday 18 April with an absolutely bumper run. 390 shows across 3,822 performances returned laughter to Melbourne and an unmistakable... Continue Reading

  
• Deadly Funny Showcase - YIRRAMBOI Festival

  Melbourne International Comedy Festival is delighted to partner with YIRRAMBOI – Australia’s premier First Nations arts festival – to present the Deadly Funny Showcase.  Cheeky and loud, black and... Continue Reading

  
• 2022 Festival dates

  SAVE THE DATE! The 35th Melbourne International Comedy Festival will take place from 30 March to 24 April 2022. Continue Reading

  
• 2021 Deadly Funny national winner announced

  SATURDAY 17 APRIL 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Deadly Funny National Grand Final took place today in Melbourne. Hosted by Dane Simpson, the show was a joyous celebration of fresh,... Continue Reading

  
• 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Awards

  Saturday 17 April, 2021 WINNERS ANNOUNCED On the final Saturday of the 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Australian comedy industry came together to celebrate the highlights of this year’s Festival.... Continue Reading

  
• 2021 Award Nominees Announced

  MONDAY 12 APRIL, 2021 (updated Tuesday 13 April, 2021) Each year, the Festival recognises the shows and comedians that have everyone talking with a series of awards presented in the final week of the Festival. We are delighted... Continue Reading

  
• 2020/21 RAW Comedy Winner Announced

  SUNDAY 12 APRIL 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s RAW Comedy National Grand Final took place on Sunday 11 April 2021, celebrating the freshest and funniest new talent from around the country. Hosted by Dane... Continue Reading