Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Episode Guide

Episode: 1992-04-08 | Airdate: Apr 8, 1992 (60 min)

Episode: 2006-08-06 | Airdate: Aug 6, 2006 (90 min)

Episode: 2007-04-16 | Airdate: Apr 16, 2007

Episode: 2007-08-05 | Airdate: Aug 5, 2007 (90 min)

Episode: 2008-03-31 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2008

Episode: 2008-05-19 | Airdate: May 19, 2008 (60 min)

Episode: 2009-03-30 | Airdate: Mar 30, 2009

Episode: 2009-07-13 | Airdate: Jul 13, 2009 (90 min)

Episode: 2009-11-29 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2009

Episode: 2010-03-22 | Airdate: Mar 22, 2010

Episode: 2010-04-05 | Airdate: Apr 5, 2010

Episode: 2010-07-19 | Airdate: Jul 19, 2010 (90 min)

Episode: 2011-04-04 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2011

Episode: 2011-04-13 | Airdate: Apr 13, 2011

Episode: 2011-04-25 | Airdate: Apr 25, 2011 (90 min)

Episode: 2012-03-29 | Airdate: Mar 29, 2012

Episode: 2012-08-05 | Airdate: Aug 5, 2012

Episode: 2013-01-27 | Airdate: Jan 27, 2013 (90 min)

Episode: 2013-03-23 | Airdate: Mar 23, 2013

Episode: 2013-04-13 | Airdate: Apr 13, 2013

Episode: 2013-05-11 | Airdate: May 11, 2013 (90 min)

Episode: 2014-03-22 | Airdate: Mar 22, 2014

Episode: 2014-04-12 | Airdate: Apr 12, 2014

Episode: 2014-05-03 | Airdate: May 3, 2014 (90 min)

Episode: 2015-03-23 | Airdate: Mar 23, 2015

Episode: 2015-03-28 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2015

Episode: 2015-05-09 | Airdate: May 9, 2015 (90 min)

Episode: 2016-03-21 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2016 (90 min)

Episode: 2016-04-04 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2016 (90 min)

Episode: 2016-04-11 | Airdate: Apr 11, 2016 (90 min)

Episode: 2017-04-02 | Airdate: Apr 2, 2017

Episode: 2017-04-09 | Airdate: Apr 9, 2017

Episode: 2017-04-17 | Airdate: Apr 17, 2017 (90 min)

Episode: 2018-03-25 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2018

Episode: 2018-04-01 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2018

Episode: 2018-04-15 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2018 (90 min)

Episode: 2019-03-31 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2019 (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.

Episode: 2019-04-07 | Airdate: Apr 7, 2019

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.

Episode: 2021-03-24 | Airdate: Mar 24, 2021 (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.

Episode: 2021-03-31 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2021 (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.

Episode: 2021-04-07 | Airdate: Apr 7, 2021 (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.

Episode: 2021-04-14 | Airdate: Apr 14, 2021 (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.

Episode: 2022-03-30 | Airdate: Mar 30, 2022 (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.

Episode: 2022-04-06 | Airdate: Apr 6, 2022 (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.

Episode: 2022-04-13 | Airdate: Apr 13, 2022 (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.

Episode: 2022-04-20 | Airdate: Apr 20, 2022 (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.

Episode: 2023-03-29 | Airdate: Mar 29, 2023

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.

Episode: 2023-04-05 | Airdate: Apr 5, 2023

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.

Episode: 2024-03-27 | Airdate: Mar 27, 2024

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.

Episode: 2024-04-03 | Airdate: Apr 3, 2024

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.

Episode: 2020 Special | Airdate: Apr 12, 2020

With the 2020 Melbourne Comedy Festival cancelled due to COVID-19, this special hosted by comedy legend Denise Scott, The Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Comedy Care Package brings you some of the best past performances from the biggest names in homegrown stand-up comedy.