Live comedy shows in Melbourne
Melbourne is one of the big 3 comedy capitals of the world...
Melbourne has one of Australia’s biggest live comedy scenes, with stand-up comedy, improv, sketch comedy and comedy theatre happening across the city every week. From small comedy rooms and pub comedy nights to touring comedians, there are live comedy shows in Melbourne almost every night of the week.
Melbourne is also home to the internationally renowned Melbourne International Comedy Festival, one of the largest comedy festivals in the world, bringing comedians from around Australia and overseas to perform across hundreds of shows and venues throughout the city.
Whether you're looking for stand-up comedy, comedy clubs, improv shows or major comedy events, Melbourne has no shortage of places to laugh.
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Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show @ Club Voltaire
Club Voltaire
Comedy every Sunday at 7:30pm at Club Voltaire 14 Raglan Street North Melbourne.
Club Voltaire hosts a mix of the best stand-up comedians in Melbourne every Sunday night to deli..
Live Comedy @ Comic's Lounge
The Comics Lounge
Enjoy an evening full of laughs with tickets to the Comics Lounge Comedy Show.
In this two and a half hour live stand up show, you'll lose yourself in a night bursting with fun..
Catfish Comedy
The Catfish
Catch some of Australia's best comedians in one of Fitzroy's best bars every Tuesday for just $15
Plus great beers and delicious cheesesteaks.
Headliners include Australia's ..
Live Lido Comedy | Tuesday's
Lido Jazz Room
Comedy every Tuesday at 7:30pm at Lido Cinemas - Jazz Room, 675 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn.
A rotating weekly lineup of Comedy legends and Fresh faces bringing endless lols for y..
Basement Comedy Club: Friday & Saturday Nights
Morris House
Basement Comedy Club @ Morris House, Melbourne is the place to be every Friday and Saturday nights in Melbourne to see the very biggest names in comedy!
The best of the Melbour..
Comedy Monday's @ Spleen
Spleen Bar
Comedy at Spleen is the longest-running CBD comedy show in Melbourne... and one of the absolute best in the city!
It's the home of the famous-name surprise drop in (we've had Ar..
Comedy Show @ Colonial Hotel
The Colonial Hotel
90 Minute Comedy Show with Dinner and Drink
Get ready for an evening of non-stop laughter at one of Melbourne's top comedy clubs, Kings of Comedy.
KOC presents a fresh mix o..
Comedy at the Coopers Inn - Friday & Saturday's
The Coopers Inn
The best local, interstate and international comedians every Friday and Saturday at The Coopers Inn in Melbourne.
Weekly live stand-up comedy show, right in the heart of the Mel..
The Comics Lounge Tickets: Live Comedy Show
Sit back and enjoy an entertaining night at the Comics Lounge Comedy Show!
Enjoy an evening full of laughs with tickets to the Comics Lounge Comedy Show in Melbourne!
In this..
Main Stage at Comedy Republic
Comedy Republic
Every Wednesday to Saturday 8pm @ Comedy Republic's signature lineup show!
Main Stage has quickly become our biggest show selling out on the regular with huge all-star lineups ..
No Scripts Given - An Improvised Comedy
The Speakeasy Theatre
Selected Friday's at the Speakeasy theatre Melbourne at 7 pm.
Buckle up for a night of comedy that's raw real unfiltered and unapologetically hilarious
Eight top-tier improvi..
Jimmy Carr | Laughs Funny
John Cain Arena
Wednesday 6th May 2026 - Wednesday 6th May 2026 @ John Cain Arena
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy.
Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with ..
Carl Barron: Just Wondering Why | May 2026
Palais Theatre
The brand-new show from Australia's most popular live comedian!!
One thing Carl has heard his whole life is that he thinks too much. He thought about it considered it and then r..
Carl Barron: Just Wondering Why | October 2026
Palais Theatre
The brand-new show from Australia's most popular live comedian!!
One thing Carl has heard his whole life is that he thinks too much. He thought about it considered it and then r..
Kitty Flanagan: Glad Game
Hamer Hall
Kitty Flanagan returns to Melbourne for an encore of her new stand-up show.
Asking but not necessarily answering all the big questions. Were we smarter before social media? Has ..
Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2027
Wednesday 24th March 2027 - Sunday 18th April 2027 - TBC
Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back and in 2027 they're celebrating 41 years of hysterically funny.
Get ..
Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show @ Club Voltaire
Club Voltaire
30 Nov -0001
Comedy every Sunday at 7:30pm at Club Voltaire 14 Raglan Street North Melbourne.
Club Voltaire hosts a mix of the best stand-up comedians in Melbourne every Sunday night to deliver a great stand-up comedy show.
Ren..
Live Comedy @ Comic's Lounge
The Comics Lounge
30 Nov -0001
Enjoy an evening full of laughs with tickets to the Comics Lounge Comedy Show.
In this two and a half hour live stand up show, you'll lose yourself in a night bursting with fun and humour!
The longest running and..
Catfish Comedy
The Catfish
30 Nov -0001
Catch some of Australia's best comedians in one of Fitzroy's best bars every Tuesday for just $15
Plus great beers and delicious cheesesteaks.
Headliners include Australia's best and funniest stars from television ..
Live Lido Comedy | Tuesday's
Lido Jazz Room
30 Nov -0001
Comedy every Tuesday at 7:30pm at Lido Cinemas - Jazz Room, 675 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn.
A rotating weekly lineup of Comedy legends and Fresh faces bringing endless lols for your ears mouth and eyes. (maybe not endl..
Basement Comedy Club: Friday & Saturday Nights
Morris House
30 Nov -0001
Basement Comedy Club @ Morris House, Melbourne is the place to be every Friday and Saturday nights in Melbourne to see the very biggest names in comedy!
The best of the Melbourne comedy (and beyond) drop in to Baseme..
Comedy Monday's @ Spleen
Spleen Bar
30 Nov -0001
Comedy at Spleen is the longest-running CBD comedy show in Melbourne... and one of the absolute best in the city!
It's the home of the famous-name surprise drop in (we've had Arj Barker, Dave Hughes, Kitty Flanagan, R..
Comedy Show @ Colonial Hotel
The Colonial Hotel
30 Nov -0001
90 Minute Comedy Show with Dinner and Drink
Get ready for an evening of non-stop laughter at one of Melbourne's top comedy clubs, Kings of Comedy.
KOC presents a fresh mix of emerging talent combined with professi..
Comedy at the Coopers Inn - Friday & Saturday's
The Coopers Inn
30 Nov -0001
The best local, interstate and international comedians every Friday and Saturday at The Coopers Inn in Melbourne.
Weekly live stand-up comedy show, right in the heart of the Melbourne CBD.
We showcase the best stan..
The Comics Lounge Tickets: Live Comedy Show
30 Nov -0001
Sit back and enjoy an entertaining night at the Comics Lounge Comedy Show!
Enjoy an evening full of laughs with tickets to the Comics Lounge Comedy Show in Melbourne!
In this two and a half hour live stand up show,..
Main Stage at Comedy Republic
Comedy Republic
30 Nov -0001
Every Wednesday to Saturday 8pm @ Comedy Republic's signature lineup show!
Main Stage has quickly become our biggest show selling out on the regular with huge all-star lineups and lively fun-loving crowds.
Be sur..
No Scripts Given - An Improvised Comedy
The Speakeasy Theatre
30 Nov -0001
Selected Friday's at the Speakeasy theatre Melbourne at 7 pm.
Buckle up for a night of comedy that's raw real unfiltered and unapologetically hilarious
Eight top-tier improvisers take the stage to share wild awkwar..
Jimmy Carr | Laughs Funny
John Cain Arena
6 May 2026 to 7 May 2026
Wednesday 6th May 2026 - Wednesday 6th May 2026 @ John Cain Arena
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy.
Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show 'Jimmy Carr: Laughs F..
Carl Barron: Just Wondering Why | May 2026
Palais Theatre
22 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
The brand-new show from Australia's most popular live comedian!!
One thing Carl has heard his whole life is that he thinks too much. He thought about it considered it and then realised he was doing it again.
What p..
Carl Barron: Just Wondering Why | October 2026
Palais Theatre
9 Oct 2026 to 18 Oct 2026
The brand-new show from Australia's most popular live comedian!!
One thing Carl has heard his whole life is that he thinks too much. He thought about it considered it and then realised he was doing it again.
What p..
Kitty Flanagan: Glad Game
Hamer Hall
27 Nov 2026 to 28 Nov 2026
Kitty Flanagan returns to Melbourne for an encore of her new stand-up show.
Asking but not necessarily answering all the big questions. Were we smarter before social media? Has your call ever been used for training pu..
Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2027
24 Mar 2027 to 18 Apr 2027
Wednesday 24th March 2027 - Sunday 18th April 2027 - TBC
Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back and in 2027 they're celebrating 41 years of hysterically funny.
Get ready for a star-studded month of longti..
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Hot Comedy in Melbourne
Saturday
90 Minute Comedy Show with Dinner and Drink
Get ready for an evening of non-stop laughter at one of Melbourne's top comedy clubs, Kings of Comedy.
KOC presents a fresh mix of emerging talent combined with professional hea..
Sunday
Comedy every Sunday at 7:30pm at Club Voltaire 14 Raglan Street North Melbourne.
Club Voltaire hosts a mix of the best stand-up comedians in Melbourne every Sunday night to deliver a great stand-up comedy show.
Renowned fo..
Friday, Saturday
Basement Comedy Club @ Morris House, Melbourne is the place to be every Friday and Saturday nights in Melbourne to see the very biggest names in comedy!
The best of the Melbourne comedy (and beyond) drop in to Basement Comed..
Catch some of Australia's best comedians in one of Fitzroy's best bars every Tuesday for just $15
Plus great beers and delicious cheesesteaks.
Headliners include Australia's best and funniest stars from television and radi..
Friday, Saturday
The best local, interstate and international comedians every Friday and Saturday at The Coopers Inn in Melbourne.
Weekly live stand-up comedy show, right in the heart of the Melbourne CBD.
We showcase the best stand up tal..
Monday
Comedy at Spleen is the longest-running CBD comedy show in Melbourne... and one of the absolute best in the city!
It's the home of the famous-name surprise drop in (we've had Arj Barker, Dave Hughes, Kitty Flanagan, Ronny Chi..
Tuesday
Comedy every Tuesday at 7:30pm at Lido Cinemas - Jazz Room, 675 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn.
A rotating weekly lineup of Comedy legends and Fresh faces bringing endless lols for your ears mouth and eyes. (maybe not endless we'l..
Friday, Saturday, Thursday, Wednesday
Every Wednesday to Saturday 8pm @ Comedy Republic's signature lineup show!
Main Stage has quickly become our biggest show selling out on the regular with huge all-star lineups and lively fun-loving crowds.
Be sure to cat..
27th November 2026 to 28th November 2026
Kitty Flanagan returns to Melbourne for an encore of her new stand-up show.
Asking but not necessarily answering all the big questions. Were we smarter before social media? Has your call ever been used for training purposes? ..
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Melbourne Comedy Venues
The Comics Lounge
26 Errol St, North Melbourne | Map
The Comics Lounge Comedy Club is one of Melbourne’s longest-running comedy venues, hosting live stand-up comedy shows every week featuring touring comedians, festival performers and local comedy tal.
What's On: The Comics Lounge
Comedy Theatre
240 Exhibition Street,, Melbourne | Map
A key Melbourne venue for theatre and comedy, the Comedy Theatre hosts a steady lineup of major productions, touring shows and crowd-favourite comedies. With seating for around 1,000, it’s a reliabl.
What's On: Comedy Theatre
Club Voltaire
14 Raglan Street,, North Melbourne | Map
A small, independent venue in North Melbourne, Club Voltaire is a launchpad for emerging performers across theatre, comedy, cabaret and experimental works. Known for its intimate setting and offbeat p.
What's On: Club Voltaire
The Rubber Chicken | Comedy Club
256 Moray Street, , South Melbourne | Map
A dedicated home for Melbourne comedy, The Rubber Chicken is a multi-level venue with a public bar and stage, an upstairs showroom, and a Caribbean-Aussie restaurant, along with being home to the Scho.
What's On: The Rubber Chicken | Comedy Club
Spleen Bar
41 Bourke St, Melbourne | Map
A popular CBD bar at the top end of Bourke Street, Spleen Bar is known for cheap drinks, casual bites and a cosy, no-fuss atmosphere. It’s also home to one of Melbourne’s longest-running weekly co.
What's On: Spleen Bar
The Coopers Inn
282 Exhibition Street, Melbourne | Map
A long-standing CBD pub at the east end of Melbourne, The Coopers Inn serves classic pub meals in a relaxed, no-frills setting. Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday, it’s a reliable spot for.
What's On: The Coopers Inn
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Melbourne Comedy
Melbourne Comedians
Established
Celia Pacquola: Stand-up comedian and actor.
Dave Hughes (Hughesy): Stand-up comedian.
Dave O'Neil: Comedian and frequent guest on Australian television.
Denise Scott: Stand-up comedian and television personality.
Frank Woodley + Lano and Woodley.
Hamish Blake & Andy Lee: Comedy duo.
Judith Lucy: A stalwart of Australian stand-up comedy.
Kitty Flanagan: Award-winning comedian and writer.
Magda Szubanski: Actor and comedian best known for Kath & Kim.
Mick Molloy: Comedian, writer, and radio host.
Peter Helliar: Comedian, writer, and former host of The Project.
Shaun Micallef: Writer and comedic actor.
Tom Gleeson: Host of Hard Quiz and winner of the Gold Logie.
Popular TV & Radio Personalities
Adam Hills: Host of Spicks and Specks and The Last Leg.
Eddie Perfect: Comedian, composer, and actor.
Joel Creasey: Known for his quick wit and hosting roles.
Lawrence Mooney: Stand-up comedian and broadcaster.
Nazeem Hussain: Stand-up comedian and television host.
Rove McManus: TV talk show host and comedian.
Sam Pang: TV host, radio personality, and comedian.
Tommy Little: Comedian and radio host.
Renowned Character & Alternative Comedians
Barry Humphries (Dame Edna Everage): Late, legendary character comedian from Melbourne.
Hannah Gadsby: Internationally acclaimed comedian.
Reuben Kaye: Renowned cabaret artist and comedian.
Sam Simmons: Known for his surreal and unconventional style.
Sammy J: Comedian and songwriter.
Zoe Coombs Marr: Award-winning comedian and writer.
Rising Stars
Bron Lewis: Award-nominated comedian.
Daniel Connell: Known for his observational comedy.
Geraldine Hickey: Winner of the 2021 Most Outstanding Show at MICF.
Kirsty Webeck: Known for her cheerful stand-up style.
Lizzy Hoo: Rising stand-up comedian.
Lou Wall: Multimedia and musical comedian.
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