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Urzila Carlson - ‘You Don’t Say’ 2025 shows announced
The first show for the 2025 Festival is here! Urzila Carlson will perform at the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival for a limited run at the iconic Palais Theatre.
Sep 30, 2024
Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow heads to Korea
In partnership with the Busan International Comedy Festival, the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow is touring to Seoul and Busan, with a fantastically funny line-up of artists from the world’s biggest and much-loved comedy festival.
Aug 13, 2024
Keep the Fire Burning!
NAIDOC week celebrations are happening around the country, celebrating, recognising, and supporting the culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. We’re joining in by highlighting the rich history of storytelling and humour that so many First Nations artists bring to stages across Australia and beyond.
Jul 7, 2024
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Dylan Cole as Executive Director
Dylan brings over two decades of arts industry experience and passion, with a winning combination of creative and business acumen.
Jun 28, 2024
Festival Partner Godfrey Hirst rolls out the carpet for thousands of comedy lovers again in 2024
For a second year the Melbourne International Comedy Festival joined forces with Godfrey Hirst as the exclusive carpet and flooring partner of the Festival – seeing thousands of comedy lovers walk the red carpet at Melbourne Town Hall, and a selection of Festival venues across the city.
Apr 22, 2024
2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival has come to a close
Over the last 26 days more than 800 performers have taken part in the biggest dedicated comedy festival in the world. A final tally of 689 shows and more than 8000 individual performances across 185 stages in 134 venues make 2024 the biggest Festival ever.
Apr 22, 2024
Kalah Lovegrove & Tyson Walker win Deadly Funny National Grand Final 2024!
Hosted by First Nations comedy legend Andy Saunders, with special performances by Janty Blair, Kevin Kropinyeri and Dane Simpson – plus a lineup of six finalists – the night was a true celebration of the best new First Nations talent from around the country.
Apr 15, 2024
Meet Omar Gad from Darwin, the 2024 RAW Comedy National Grand Final winner!
On Sunday, 14 April 2024, in front of a sold-out crowd at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the RAW Comedy National Grand Final took place and crowned Omar Gad the freshest and funniest new talent in the country.
Apr 14, 2024
Introducing Shayla Keane, 2024 National Class Clowns winner
Shayla Keane from Santa Maria College in Perth has been awarded the winner of the 28th annual Class Clowns National Grand Final, held as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Mar 29, 2024
GIAGO awards $15K in new grants to support emerging comedy artists
Fifteen Festival artists have been awarded cash grants, helping them to reach new audiences in 2024, thanks to Festival Partner, GIAGO.
Mar 25, 2024
Comedy Cocktails at The Westin
Not only are there a stack of awesome shows to catch at The Westin Melbourne this year, they are once again serving up delicious Comedy Cocktails! To celebrate our 2024 Westin Comedy Cocktails we asked Claire Hooper and Nath Valvo to have a go at making up some for themselves (don’t worry, we promise The Westin are far better at it).
Mar 24, 2024
