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Melbourne Comedy Festival

  • 2021 – 2026
  • Returning Series
  • 8 seasons

After a less-than-hilarious 2020, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival will be back, delivering COVIDSafe laughs and comedy good-times to Melburnians and the world.

Latest: Series 2026 · 2026

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Filmed at the iconic Palais Theatre in Melbourne, tune in for two of the most anticipated nights on the comedy calendar; The Gala hosted by Denise Scott and The Allstars Supershow hosted by Bron Lewis and Brett Blake.

  1. E1. The Gala

    Mar 25, 2026 · 120m

    Denise Scott hosts the Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala featuring a stellar lineup including Claire Hooper, Josh Thomas, Urzila Carlson, Sammy J, Matt Okine, Sashi Perera, Takashi Wakasugi, Ray O'Leary, Nath Valvo and more.

  2. E2. The Allstars Supershow

    Apr 1, 2026 · 119m

    Brett Blake and Bron Lewis host the Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow including Celia Pacquola, David O'Doherty, Dilruk Jayasinha, Jenny Tian, Lou Wall, Nazeem Hussain, Phil Wang and Tom Cashman.