2025 Festival | Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Julio Torres

Julio Torres is bringing his acclaimed, absurdist comedy to Australian shores for the first time!
Desiree Burch

An Australian premiere from Desiree Burch (USA/UK), the perfect raw and raucous voice for these chaotic times
Comedy Bites

Tune in from 7pm tonight on 774 ABC Radio Melbourne for an exclusive first taste of the Festival, live and on your radio!
As seen on the Gala!

Catch the cast of The 2025 Gala, proudly supporting Oxfam, at the Festival!
Aboriginal Allstars

Starring Australia’s premier First Nations comedians, the Allstars bring huge laughs from the heart of the country
Jin Hao Lee

Confronting fear with mischief and imagination, Jin surprises with gritty softness, honest lies and pockets of joy
Janty Blair

Funny, forthright and full of heart, Six Deadly Decades with Aunty Janty is a show like no other in the Festival!
TGI Fridays

Hosted by Charlie Pickering, TGIF! - Thank God It’s Friday! is a weekly comedy radio show airing on 774 ABC Radio Melbourne
Julio Torres

Julio Torres is bringing his acclaimed, absurdist comedy to Australian shores for the first time!
Desiree Burch

An Australian premiere from Desiree Burch (USA/UK), the perfect raw and raucous voice for these chaotic times
Comedy Bites

Tune in from 7pm tonight on 774 ABC Radio Melbourne for an exclusive first taste of the Festival, live and on your radio!
As seen on the Gala!

Catch the cast of The 2025 Gala, proudly supporting Oxfam, at the Festival!

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Festival News

23 March 2025 · Festival News

Be safe out there folks, so you don’t miss the jokes!

When you’re out and about this Festival, walking between venues and commuting to and from shows, make sure you Stop, Look, Listen and Think. And remember, when it comes to safety on the road for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers, it's important to share the responsibility of keeping each other safe.

Curated lists

Browse the shows at this year's Festival with the help of our curated lists!

Melbourne International Comedy Festival acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we work and live. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' spirit, imagination and rich history of storytelling and humour that is an inspiration to all Australians.

We accept the invitation to walk together with First Nations people towards a more positive future for Australia, as described in the Uluru Statement From The Heart.