Be a part of the Festival!

For Performers - Registering a Show

Registrations for the 2027 Melbourne International Comedy Festival (Wednesday 24 March – Sunday 18 April) will open in early October 2026. Check out our FAQ page for more info on performing at the Festival. If you have any further queries email registration@comedyfestival.com.au.

For Performers - Overseas Artist Expressions of Interest (OPEN)

All international artists (with the exception of New Zealand artists) must have approval to perform as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Overseas artists are welcome to complete an expression of interest via completing an Overseas Artist Expression of Interest Form and emailing it to registration@comedyfestival.com.au. 

For performers - Festival Managed Venue (FMV) Expressions of Interest (OPEN)

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for shows looking to perform in a Festival Managed Venue in 2027 are now open. For more information on available venues, including technical and production set-up, head over to our FMV Info Kit here. EOIs can be submitted via our online application form.

Prior to submitting an expression of interest for an FMV, we recommend you check our our FAQs and review our application guide here.

For Performers - Finding a Venue 

A database of independent venues that were interested in/or hosted a Festival show in 2026 is available via our Festival Venue Finder – please note that the Venue Finder will be updated and refreshed again ahead of the 2027 Festival. See below for further information on performing in or applying for a Festival Managed Venue (FMV).

For Venues - Venue Expressions of Interest (OPEN)

To express interest in being a Festival venue in 2027 please complete the Venue Expression of Interest form here and we will add you to our database.

This page was last updated on 5 August 2026.

Artists' Resources

Please note, these Artists Resources are provided as references from the 2026 Festival. Updated Artists Resources will be available when registrations for the 2027 Festival open.

Not quite ready for a Festival show?

If you're interested in trying stand-up, but not quite ready to perform a full show, then head over to our development programs' websites to find out more info about how to find your feet. The Festival's Deadly Funny, RAW Comedy and Class Clowns competitions might be for you!

Registrations for the 2027 series of Class Clowns, RAW Comedy and Deadly Funny programs will open later this year. Head to the program websites for more info.