Tickle your funny bone with a trip to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival this year!
One of the largest comedy festivals in the world, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back again this year with a sensational line-up of comedians from around the world.
This year’s festival is particularly special, featuring a host of new venues, innovative performances, and interactive experiences designed to engage audiences like never before. So, get ready for a month of non-stop comedy and entertainment at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025!
When is the Melbourne Comedy Festival 2025?
This year, the Melbourne Comedy Festival 2025 is scheduled to take place from March 26 to April 20. This month-long annual festival will transform the city into a hub for local and international comedians with events spread out across Melbourne.
Where will the events be held?
Similar to previous years, the Melbourne Comedy Festival will be hosted across a variety of iconic venues throughout the city. Key locations include the historic Melbourne Town Hall, which serves as the festival’s central hub, as well as ACMI, the RMIT Capitol Theatre, and plenty of smaller clubs and theatres scattered around the city.
Inside a theatre at Melbourne Comedy Festival. Image via Visit Victoria
What are the highlights and most significant shows?
The Melbourne Comedy Festival 2025 is packed with standout events and must-see shows. Here are our picks for the most exciting upcoming events:
- Opening Night Allstars Supershow: Hosted at the iconic Palais Theatre, the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow brings together the best and brightest comedians from around the world for more than two hours of gut-busting laughs!
- The Great Debate: Held on April 12th, The Great Debate bring together comedians in a debate-style format as they tackle the biggest issues in the news. Now in its 35th year, this is always a highlight for the Melbourne comedy festival!
- The Moosehead Benefit: The finale to the Melbourne Comedy Festival, the Moosehead Benefit is jam-packed with the very best super star headliner as well as the rising stars you really need to know about. Held at the Melbourne Town Hall, you will not want to miss this!
And that is only scratching the surface of the full lineup on offer. With such a diverse lineup on offer, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at this year’s festival!
Where can I learn more?
To learn more about the Melbourne Comedy Festival 2025, including a full list of shows and where you can organise visits, visit the official website here.
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