Lido Comedy: Festival Showcase
Join us at Melbourne's favourite cinema, Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn, as we bring you our Festival Showcase. Headliner and big name comedians from the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival in live comedy showcases unlike any other.
Shows are limited and they sold out fast in 2025. Dont miss out in 2026.
The best comedy lineups you'll see all Festival featuring some of the most-loved comedians in the country.
Show starts 8pm (Doors open 7.30pm)
April 2nd - Dave Thornton, Jenny Tian, Troy Kinne, Lehmo and more
April 17th - Dave O'Neil, Ben Knight and more TBC
Suitable for audiences 18+
Language – occasional coarse language
Join us at Melbourne's favourite cinema, Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn, as we bring you our Festival Showcase. Headliner and big name comedians from the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival in live comedy showcases unlike any other.
Shows are limited and they sold out fast in 2025. Dont miss out in 2026.
The best comedy lineups you'll see all Festival featuring some of the most-loved comedians in the country.
Show starts 8pm (Doors open 7.30pm)
April 2nd - Dave Thornton, Jenny Tian, Troy Kinne, Lehmo and more
April 17th - Dave O'Neil, Ben Knight and more TBC
Suitable for audiences 18+
Language – occasional coarse language
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