Be a part of the Festival!
Registrations for the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival are now open!
Head over to our Registration Site to set up your show
For Performers - Registering a Show
Registrations for the 2026 Festival are now open, closing on Thursday 20 November 2025. Head over to our Registration Site to set up your show!
For Performers - Finding a Venue
A database of potential independent venues interested in hosting a Festival show in 2026 is available via our Festival Venue Finder – please note that the Venue Finder is still being updated as more venues reach out, so we encourage you to check back in regularly. Individual show producers must contact venues directly. See below for further information on performing in or applying for a Festival Managed Venue (FMV).
For Venues - Venue Expressions of Interest
To express interest in being a Festival venue in 2026 please complete the Venue Expression of Interest form here and we will add you to our database.
For Performers - Overseas Artist Expressions of Interest
All international artists (with the exception of New Zealand artists) must have approval to perform as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Overseas artists are welcome to complete an expression of interest via completing an Overseas Artist Expression of Interest Form and emailing it to registration@comedyfestival.com.au.
For performers - Festival Managed Venue (FMV) Expressions of Interest
Expressions of interest for performing in a Festival Managed Venue (FMV) in 2026 have now closed. If you have any queries regarding your EOI please reach out to Sasha Catalano at sasha@comedyfestival.com.au.
This page was last updated on 21 October 2025.
Artists' Resources
Please note, some of these Artists Resources are provided as references from the 2025 Festival. Updated Artists Resources will be available soon.
Not quite ready for a Festival show?
If you're interested in trying stand-up, but not quite ready to perform a full show, then head over to our development programs' websites to find out more info about how to find your feet. The Festival's Deadly Funny, RAW Comedy and Class Clowns competitions might be for you!
Registrations for the Class Clowns are now open. RAW Comedy registrations will open in November. Head over to the Deadly Funny site for more info on workshops and events.