Melbourne International Comedy Festival | Melbourne
Celebration
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is one of the most prestigious comedy festivals in the world, held in Melbourne, Australia from March to April every year. Since its inception in 1987, the comedy festival has grown into one of the three largest comedy festivals in the world, on par with the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Montreal Laughter Festival. The comedy festival brings together comedians from all over the world, covering stand-up comedy, improvisation, burlesque, musical comedy and other forms, attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators. In addition to performances in theaters and clubs, workshops, competitions and street performances are also held during the festival, providing a stage for emerging and veteran comedians to showcase their talents. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is not only a carnival feast for comedy lovers, but also an important event on the Australian cultural calendar with its humor, creativity and inclusiveness.