Melbourne International Comedy Festival and City of Melbourne present

Comedy Busking at City Square

Australia

Melbourne International Comedy Festival is proud to present a series of world-class busking shows as part of the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Located at Melbourne’s City Square, these free shows will commence at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm on selected days across the school holiday period.

Come to the heart of Melbourne and enjoy family-friendly entertainment and grab a selfie with our iconic Big Mic while you are there!

Suitable for audiences All Ages

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Show Details

Ticket Prices

Free

Time

11.00am| 12.00pm| 1.00pm| 2.00pm

Sun 29 Mar: 11am;
Sun 29 Mar: 12pm;
Sun 29 Mar: 1pm;
Sun 29 Mar: 2pm;
Sun 5 Apr: 11am;
Sun 5 Apr: 12pm;
Sun 5 Apr: 1pm;
Sun 5 Apr: 2pm;
Mon 6 Apr: 11am;
Mon 6 Apr: 12pm;
Mon 6 Apr: 1pm;
Mon 6 Apr: 2pm;
Tue 7 Apr: 11am;
Tue 7 Apr: 12pm;
Tue 7 Apr: 1pm;
Tue 7 Apr: 2pm;
Wed 8 Apr: 11am;
Wed 8 Apr: 12pm;
Wed 8 Apr: 1pm;
Wed 8 Apr: 2pm;
Thu 9 Apr: 11am;
Thu 9 Apr: 12pm;
Thu 9 Apr: 1pm;
Thu 9 Apr: 2pm;
Sun 12 Apr: 11am;
Sun 12 Apr: 12pm;
Sun 12 Apr: 1pm;
Sun 12 Apr: 2pm;
Tue 14 Apr: 11am;
Tue 14 Apr: 12pm;
Tue 14 Apr: 1pm;
Tue 14 Apr: 2pm;
Wed 15 Apr: 11am;
Wed 15 Apr: 12pm;
Wed 15 Apr: 1pm;
Wed 15 Apr: 2pm;
Thu 16 Apr: 11am;
Thu 16 Apr: 12pm;
Thu 16 Apr: 1pm;
Thu 16 Apr: 2pm
City Square, Swanston Street, between Collins Street & Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Venue

City Square

Swanston Street, between Collins Street & Flinders Lane, Melbourne

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Not a licensed venue

Accessibility

Step free access is available from all entry points. Accessible toilets are available near the Collins St entrance.

Available seating is a mix of deck chairs, cushions and fixed architectural benches along with standing room.

Closest accessible parking is on Collins St, between Russell St and Swanston St.

City Square is an open air venue.

Duration

45 minutes

Suitable for audiences All Ages

Venues may have licensing restrictions. Please check the venue information above.

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Melbourne International Comedy Festival is proud to present a series of world-class busking shows as part of the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Located at Melbourne’s City Square, these free shows will commence at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm on selected days across the school holiday period.

Come to the heart of Melbourne and enjoy family-friendly entertainment and grab a selfie with our iconic Big Mic while you are there!