Melbourne International Comedy Festival
ABC Running Comedy
21 Seasons · 54 Episodes · Premiered April 8, 1992
Each year, the red carpet rolls out, the celebrities roll up and the cameras roll for a night that proves how powerful laughter can be. A cavalcade of international and Australian comedy superstars donate their best five minutes of material in exchange for the generosity of those in the audience, and those watching in TV Land.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1992
1 episode
E01
The 1992 Melbourne Comedy Festival Debate - Is Laughter Better than Sex?
Wed, Apr 8 1992 11:30 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 2006
1 episode
E02
2006 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate
Sun, Aug 6 2006 10:30 AM GMT+0000
90 min
Season 2007
2 episodes
E01
2007 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
Mon, Apr 16 2007 10:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E02
2007 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate
Sun, Aug 5 2007 10:30 AM GMT+0000
90 min
Season 2008
2 episodes
E01
2008 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
Mon, Mar 31 2008 9:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E02
2008 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate
Mon, May 19 2008 10:30 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 2009
3 episodes
E01
2009 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
Mon, Mar 30 2009 9:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E02
2009 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate
Mon, Jul 13 2009 10:30 AM GMT+0000
90 min
E03
2009 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstar Supershow
Sun, Nov 29 2009 9:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
Season 2010
3 episodes
E01
2010 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
Mon, Mar 22 2010 9:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E02
2010 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Cabaret
Mon, Apr 5 2010 10:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E03
2010 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate
Mon, Jul 19 2010 10:30 AM GMT+0000
90 min
Season 2011
3 episodes
E01
2011 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
Mon, Apr 4 2011 10:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E02
2011 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstar Supershow
Wed, Apr 13 2011 10:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E03
2011 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate
Mon, Apr 25 2011 10:30 AM GMT+0000
90 min
Season 2012
3 episodes
E01
2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
Thu, Mar 29 2012 9:40 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E02
2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow
Sun, Aug 5 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E03
2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate
Sun, Jan 27 2013 9:30 AM GMT+0000
90 min
Season 2013
3 episodes
E01
2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
Sat, Mar 23 2013 9:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E02
2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow
Sat, Apr 13 2013 10:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E03
2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate
Sat, May 11 2013 10:30 AM GMT+0000
90 min
Season 2014
3 episodes
E01
2014 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
Sat, Mar 22 2014 9:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E02
2014 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow
Sat, Apr 12 2014 10:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E03
2014 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate
Sat, May 3 2014 10:30 AM GMT+0000
90 min
Season 2015
3 episodes
E01
2015 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
Mon, Mar 23 2015 9:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E02
2015 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow
Sat, Mar 28 2015 9:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E03
2015 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate
Sat, May 9 2015 10:30 AM GMT+0000
90 min
Season 2016
3 episodes
E01
2016 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
Mon, Mar 21 2016 9:30 AM GMT+0000
90 min
E02
2016 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow
Mon, Apr 4 2016 10:30 AM GMT+0000
90 min
E03
2016 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate
Mon, Apr 11 2016 10:30 AM GMT+0000
90 min
Season 2017
3 episodes
E01
2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
Sun, Apr 2 2017 10:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E02
2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow
Sun, Apr 9 2017 10:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E03
2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate
Mon, Apr 17 2017 10:30 AM GMT+0000
90 min
Season 2018
3 episodes
E01
2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
Sun, Mar 25 2018 9:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E02
2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow
Sun, Apr 1 2018 10:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
E03
2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate
Sun, Apr 15 2018 10:30 AM GMT+0000
90 min
Season 2019
2 episodes
E01
2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
Sun, Mar 31 2019 9:30 AM GMT+0000
125 min
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.
E02
2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow
Sun, Apr 7 2019 10:40 AM GMT+0000
120 min
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 O'Doherty, Joel Creasey, Dilruk Jayasinha and more.
Season 2021
4 episodes
E01
2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (Part 1)
Wed, Mar 24 2021 10:30 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (Part 2)
Wed, Mar 31 2021 10:30 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow (Part 1)
Wed, Apr 7 2021 11:30 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow (Part 2)
Wed, Apr 14 2021 11:30 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
Season 2022
4 episodes
E01
The Gala (Part 1)
Wed, Mar 30 2022 10:30 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A most glamorous of entrees before the Festival feast, The Gala presents a star-studded line-up of performers, bringing the laughs in support of Oxfam. Hosted by Steph Tisdell at the iconic Palais Theatre.
E02
The Gala (Part 2)
Wed, Apr 6 2022 11:30 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Steph Tisdell hosts the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, with a star-studded line-up of performers, bringing the laughs and showing their support for Oxfam. From the iconic Palais Theatre.
E03
Comedy Allstars Supershow (Part 1)
Wed, Apr 13 2022 11:30 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
Comedy Allstars Supershow (Part 2)
Wed, Apr 20 2022 11:30 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
Season 2023
2 episodes
E01
2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - The Gala
Wed, Mar 29 2023 10:05 AM GMT+0000
120 min
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.
E02
2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Allstars Supershow
Wed, Apr 5 2023 11:05 AM GMT+0000
120 min
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.
Season 2024
2 episodes
E01
2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - The Gala
Wed, Mar 27 2024 10:00 AM GMT+0000
120 min
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.
E02
2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Allstars Supershow
Wed, Apr 3 2024 10:00 AM GMT+0000
120 min
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.
Season 2025
2 episodes
E01
2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - The Gala
Wed, Mar 26 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000
120 min
The Gala, which celebrates the festival's brightest stars while proudly supporting Oxfam, promises a night of laughter and entertainment. Hosted by Mel Buttle, it's sure to have you in stitches when it premieres on Wednesday, March 26, at 9pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.
E02
2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Allstars Supershow
Thu, Apr 10 2025 11:00 AM GMT+0000
120 min
Strap yourself in for The Allstars Supershow. Michael Hing hosts a two-hour special bringing you the best of the best in comedy and some of the freshest new comics to keep you on your toes and the belly laughs flowing.
Season 2026
2 episodes
E01
2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - The Gala
Wed, Mar 25 2026 10:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
Comedy's night of nights is back! Denise Scott hosts the 2026 Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala from the Palais Theatre, bringing together the cream of the comedy crop to dish out a massive night of laughs.
E02
2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Allstars Supershow
Wed, Apr 1 2026 10:30 AM GMT+0000
120 min
Brett Blake and Bron Lewis host the Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow featuring Celia Pacquola, David O'Doherty, Dilruk Jayasinha, Jenny Tian, Lou Wall, Nazeem Hussain, Phil Wang, Reuben Kaye, Tom Cashman and more.
