Melbourne Comedy Festival

Mar 24, 2021

MICF is raising the curtain on a stunning line-up of world class comedians, all for a good cause. The Gala kicks off Festival season with a star-studded line-up of performers showing their support for Oxfam.

Mar 31, 2021

The Gala continues with its star-studded line-up of performers showing their support for Oxfam. It's a big night of huge laughs, that's not just a great excuse to laugh again, but a chance to do some good.

Apr 7, 2021

The Opening Night Comedy All-stars Supershow offers a sensational line-up of acts under the shambolic guidance of Aunty Donna. Filmed at Melbourne's Palais Theatre in front of a live audience.

Apr 14, 2021

Part 2 of The Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow offers a sensational line-up of acts under the shambolic guidance of Aunty Donna. Filmed at Melbourne's Palais Theatre in front of a live audience.

Mar 31, 2019

Tom Gleeson hosts Australia's comedy Gala with wall-to-wall laughs from a huge lineup of stars including Nazeem Hussain, Tommy Little, Paul Foot, DeAnne Smith, Becky Lucas and Rhys Nicholson performing in support of Oxfam.

Apr 7, 2019

Some of the biggest comedians from Australia and around the world perform in one gigantic night of laughs. Allstar performers include Cal Wilson, Mark Watson, David ODoherty, Joel Creasey, Dilruk Jayasinha and more.

Apr 12, 2020

Hosted by comedy legend Denise Scott, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Comedy Care Package brings you some of the best past performances from the biggest names in homegrown stand-up comedy.

Mar 30, 2022

Steph Tisdell hosts a massive night of comedy in support of Oxfam, featuring Nikki Britton, Nick Cody, Tommy Little, Lizzy Hoo, Stephen K Amos, Andy Saunders, Sammy J, Fern Brady, Brett Blake plus Lano & Woodley.

Apr 6, 2022

A star-studded line-up of performers take to the stage at the Palais Theatre for the Gala in support of Oxfam. Host Steph Tisdell is joined by Nazeem Hussain, Geraldine Hickey, Melanie Bracewell, Sam Campbell and Nath Valvo.

Apr 13, 2022

Hosted by Rhys Nicholson, the Allstars Supershow includes festival favourites alongside the brightest new stars of comedy including Urzila Carlson, Dave Hughes, Flo & Joan, Dilruk Jayasinha, David O'Doherty and many more.

Apr 20, 2022

Hosted by Rhys Nicholson, part two of the Allstars Supershow includes festival favourites alongside the brightest new stars of comedy including Joel Creasey, Annie Louey, Dane Simpson, Becky Lucas, Guy Montgomery and more.

Mar 29, 2023

Luke McGregor hosts comedy's night of nights - The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala for Oxfam, featuring Tommy Little, Geraldine Hickey, Lloyd Langford, Cal Wilson, Nikki Britton, Sammy J, Alex Ward and more.

Apr 5, 2023

International award-winning Hannah Gadsby hosts this two-hour special featuring a dazzling line-up of some of the biggest names and brightest stars of comedy, which kicks off the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Mar 27, 2024

Lizzy Hoo hosts the biggest night of Australia's comedy calendar, featuring Celia Pacquola, Nath Valvo, Tommy Little, He Huang, Tom Ballard, Emma Holland, Dilruk Jayasinha, Mel Buttle, Nazeem Hussain, Kirsty Webeck, Dave Thornton, Ray O'Leary, Gillian Cosgriff, Felicity Ward and Rhys Nicholson.

Apr 3, 2024

Guy Montgomery hosts a star-studded line-up featuring Josh Thomas, Melanie Bracewell, Geraldine Hickey, Kanan Gill, Catherine Bohart, Danielle Walker, Dave Hughes, Lloyd Langford, Claire Hooper and Joel Creasey.

Mar 26, 2025

Mel Buttle hosts the Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala supporting Oxfam. With Urzila Carlson, Luke McGregor, Bron Lewis, Leon Filewood, Ray O'Leary, Sammy J, Geraldine Hickey, Jenny Tian, Mel Bracewell and Tommy Little.

Apr 10, 2025

Michael Hing hosts the 2025 Allstars Supershow featuring Dane Simpson, Joel Creasey, Ting Lim, Tom Cashman, Becky Lucas, Dave Hughes, Lloyd Langford, Lizzie Hoo, Nazeem Hussain, Guy Montgomery and more.

Mar 25, 2026

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.

Apr 1, 2026

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.