SO YOU'RE COMING TO MELBOURNE FOR THE FESTIVAL...

With hundreds of awesome local and international artists descending on Melbourne, booking in a few key shows is a great start! A special event or line-up show such as Great Debate, Upfront or the late night Festival Club will give you a taster.

New shows are going on sale every week, so keep an eye on the website and socials for updates. You can also visit our YouTube channel to get a preview taster or find a new favourite artist. Don’t stop at one show… there are so many laughs to be had!

ACCOMMODATION OFFERS FOR FESTIVAL GOERS.

You’ll need a place to lay your head between all this fun and laughter. Lucky for you we’ve got some fabulous accommodation sponsors with luxurious, convenient and affordable places just waiting to host you! 

All offers are available throughout the Festival period (27 March-21 April 2024 inclusive).

1. Westin Melbourne - 205 Collins Street (close to Melbourne Town hall) - 10% off - available from 27 March - book here.
2. Brady Hotels & Apartments - 20% off various locations across Melbourne - book here.
3. Rydges Melbourne - 186 Exhibition Street - 20% off - book here.
4. Quest Southbank - 12-16 Kavanagh Street - 20% off with discount code COMEDY - book here.
5. TFE Hotels - 14 central locations across Melbourne - book here.

Coffee. Food. Cocktails. More Coffee. A Melbourne escape isn’t complete without delicious food and drink discoveries! We work with a range of awesome drinking and dining partners – they’re close to Festival venues and offer exclusive specials for those with a Festival ticket. Check them all out here! 

Need a car to get around? Why not grab a KINTO. Rent a range of Toyotas, from as little as one hour, all from your smartphone.

Download the KINTO Australia app and submit an application to get started. Use promo code WELCOME50 to get $50 off your first trip*!

Check out locations and availability here

*Valid for single use on the first payment of your next booking which must be created and completed on or before 31/12/2024.  Discount not valid for on-street locations in Port Phillip council area and applies to Duration and Distance Fees only, as defined in the KINTO Member Agreement. Terms and conditions apply. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.  For more information contact KINTO: info@kinto.com.au  

Driving to see a show? Let our friends at Secure Parking take the hassle out of finding a park with $14 nights and weekend parking (plus booking fee) for Melbourne International Comedy Festival patrons. For $14 parking (plus booking fee) during the festival, add Promotional Code MICF2024 when you book Night & Weekend Parking.

Check out these locations on our parking map here.

Let someone else do the driving and use public transport! The PTV Journey Planner, available on the PTV App or on ptv.vic.gov.au, will help you get to the Festival on Melbourne’s trains, trams and buses. The V/Line is your link to the city from regional Victoria, for more information visit vline.com.au or call 1800 800 007.

You’ll need a myki card to travel on public transport – it’s your reusable travel card for trains, trams and buses in Melbourne and regional Victorian centres. Top up before your journey, and don’t forget to touch on and off as you travel! The PTV website has more information.

The Festival goes on till late and the Night Network provides all-night services every Friday and Saturday on metropolitan trains, trams, buses and regional coaches. You can catch a late show, head to the Festival Club and still get home!

There’s so much to explore in Melbourne, so be sure to pair your laughs with lots of other activities! Arts, film, fashion, sport, food, wine, nature and more – the options are endless so get planning! Click here to search for everything that's happening in Melbourne. But be warned... one trip won’t be enough!