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For Performers - Registering a Show

Registrations for the 2026 Festival will open later in the year.

For Performers - Finding a Venue 

A database of potential independent venues interested in hosting a Festival show in 2026 will be available prior to registrations opening. Individual show producers must contact venues directly. Festival Managed Venue (FMV) applications for 2026 will open soon.

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.

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) will open soon.  

This page was last updated on 24 July 2025.

Artists' Resources

Please note these Artists Resources are provided as references from the 2025 Festival. Updated Artists Resources will be available prior to registrations opening.

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 RAW Comedy, Class Clowns and Deadly Funny programs will open later in the year – make sure you like us on Facebook (RAW Comedy, Class Clowns and Deadly Funny) for announcements.