Main Stage Festival Showcase

See some of the Festival's best comedians all in one place with our premier Main Stage Festival showcase every Friday and Saturday night.

Get a taste of all the favourite international and local comedians this year's Melbourne International Comedy Festival has to offer with special drop ins from comedy legends as well as rising stars.

Expect loads of spontaneous late-night antics from our special co-host combos as they riff together and come up with off-the-cuff comedy gold.

After the show, the fun continues as comedians and punters enjoy a festival nightcap in the bar.

Past guests include Sam Campbell, Guy Montgomery, Michelle Brasier, Aaron Chen, Ed Gamble, Nina Oyama, Zachary Ruane, Rove McManus, Jenny Tian, Randy Feltface, Rhys Nicholson, Wil Anderson, Ray O'Leary, Chris Parker, DeAnne Smith, Lara Ricote, Hot Department, Damien Power, Catherine Bohart, Lloyd Langford, Luke McGregor, Nazeem Hussain, Chloe Petts, Two Hearts and way, way more.