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16 July 2026 · Festival News

Melbourne International Comedy Festival celebrates record 40th year

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival has capped off its momentous 40th anniversary with one of the strongest results in its history, delivering record growth across audiences, programming and box office while cementing the Festival's position as one of the world's leading celebrations of comedy.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we work and live. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' spirit, imagination and rich history of storytelling and humour that is an inspiration to all Australians.

We accept the invitation to walk together with First Nations people towards a more positive future for Australia, as described in the Uluru Statement From The Heart.