Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back and bigger than ever – featuring a diverse and dynamic mix of international superstars, beloved Australian comedians, and exciting emerging talent.

Running from 26 March to 20 April 2025, the Festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of comedy. From stand-up and sketch to improv and musical comedy, line-up shows, special events, talks and unforgettable nights out.

Catch these shows at The Capitol:

  • Aboriginal Comedy Allstars
  • Bob Downe in Choose Bob! 40 Ridiculous Years
  • Douglas Lim: Made in Malaysia
  • Jason Cheny: Live
  • Kiri Pritchard-McLean & Rachel Fairburn: All Killa No Filla live!
  • Lloyd Langford: Powerful Energy
  • Mary Coustas: This Is Personal — you gotta find the funny
  • Nazeem Hussain: You Paid for This
  • Nine Lessons for Melbourne with Matt Parker
  • 420 Comedy Show

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is one of the largest and most celebrated comedy festivals in the world, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Over its 39 years, the Festival has become a cultural icon in Melbourne, offering a platform for comedians to showcase their craft and for audiences to experience the best in live comedy from across the globe.

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Upcoming Events

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Alice in Wonderland

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 02 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2026
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Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other.

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Lucas: Why I Hate Human?

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 16 Jan 2026
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. The Capitol

Malaysian Chinese comedian Lucas presents a fearless 70‑minute special dissecting modern life: politics, privacy, war, relationships and our hidden biases, with sharp wit and tender humanity. Expect provocative insights, big laughs and audience reflection. Strict late‑entry, no recording, and content confidentiality apply.

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Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 23 Jan 2026 - 16 May 2026
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. The Capitol

After captivating audiences worldwide with Peter Pan, Ballet of Lights presents Cinderella! This classic fairy tale is reimagined in a ballet show where dancers shine in glow-in-the-dark costumes. Get your tickets for Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show in Melbourne!

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