Time to tickle your funny bones as Melbourne’s hilarious acts make a comeback this 2022 at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival! Local and international comics will have the city roaring in laughter for three and a half weeks in different venues around Melbourne. Planning to attend one of the shows? Better start exercising those facial muscles then ‘cos you’ll be LOL’ing all night long!
Have a question or two about the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2022? We’ve rounded up a few FAQs and answered them for you:
- What is the Melbourne International Comedy Festival?
- How long does the festival go for?
- Where is the comedy festival in Melbourne?
- What can you do in Melbourne during the day?
What is the Melbourne International Comedy Festival?
MICF 2022 comes back with a brand new look! Credits: @melbcomedyfestival
Did you know—the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is one of the three largest comedy festivals in the world? The comedy fest made its debut in 1987 and has grown to be the country’s largest ticketed event. It certainly has been an Aussie favourite!
This 2022, the beloved fest brings Melbourne comedy to the stage with over 400 shows lined up and its biggest events like The Gala and the Comedy Allstars Supershow.
Do you love watching Live at the Apollo for British comedy or Comedy Central for American humour? Great news for you—international comedians are slated to appear as well, including English music comedy duo Flo and Joan, Mark Watson, Phil Wang, Stephen K Amos, Arj Barker, Fern Brady, and so much more!
How long does the Melbourne Comedy Festival go for?
MICF is back to give more laughs! Credits: @melbcomedyfestival
The actual festival runs from March 30 to April 24, so brace yourself for three and half weeks of nothing but laughter and relief as Melbourne comedy fills the town with humour and funny antics.
For a complete calendar of events, visit Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s website:
Where is the comedy festival in Melbourne?
Don’t be afraid to cackle and snort! It’s totally OK! Credits: @melbcomedyfestival
The shows are sprawled all over Melbourne! From AGA Studios to Wyndham Cultural Centre, dozens of shows happen every night during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
The fest's night of nights, The Gala, will be filling the Palais Theatre with chuckles and giggles on March 23, thanks to its star-studded line-up. MICF's kickoff event, Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow, will also be at Palais Theatre and will showcase both seasoned and new comedians on the rise!
Prepare to LOL and ROFL at the MICF 2022! Credits: @melbcomedyfestival
Outside Melbourne? The Melbourne International Comedy Festival hits the road with Outta Town. This roadshow is ongoing from February to March, and will be travelling across the state to bring laughter all over Victoria and give a sneak peek at the Fest's Best!
What can you do in Melbourne during the day?
Most shows at MICF are scheduled at night, giving you plenty of time to explore Melbourne if you’re out on a day trip. Whether you’re with the fam, your SO, mates, or just going solo, visiting Melbourne’s key city attractions is a must for your city adventure.
On a trip with your boo? Melbourne has heaps of fun date spots and activities you and your SO can enjoy before heading to your MICF show.
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