Best Comedy Clubs In Melbourne

Celebrated as the home of Australian comedy, Melbourne boasts some excellent all year round venues to enjoy all forms of comedy. As well as Melbourne’s annual International Comedy Festival taking place every April, Melbournians have a relentless thirst for laughter and possess the very Australian characteristic of seeing the funny side in everything. With up and coming talent taking to stand-up and open mics across the city as well as some of the biggest international comedy stars dropping by, you’re never far from a comedic joke in Melbourne.

The Last Laugh Comedy Club

Established in 1975, The Last Laugh Comedy Club is located in the heart of Melbourne in the historic Athenaeum Theatre and in its time has hosted some of the biggest acts in Australian and International comedy. Open every Friday and Saturday night, Last Laugh has a regularly changing roster with tickets for the show costing $25 with the option of dinner thrown in for an extra $20.

188 Collins Street Melbourne
03 96501977
www.thecomedyclub.com.au

The Comics Lounge

A prestigious venue in North Melbourne which can hold over 400 guests, the Comics Lounge is home to local and international talent six nights a week making it Melbourne’s go-to stand-up venue. The venue is predominantly geared towards the more established end of comedy with regular performers such as TV and radio personalities Charlie Pickering and Dave O’Neil leaving the audience in fits of laughter. The venue has two fully stocked bars with food also available, it’s a perfect place to spend the evening or drop by before a night out in town.

26 Errol Street, North Melbourne
03 93489488
www.thecomicslounge.com.au

Felix Bar

Felix Bar is an ultra-modern cocktail bar located in what is known as the city’s funniest suburb of St Kilda, offering up a superb space to enjoy their comedy night every Wednesday in Melbourne. With a host of international and local talent choosing Felix Bar as their preferred stage in Melbourne, all types of humour are catered for with the laughs kicking off 8.30pm. Open mic night on Thursday is another platform for the local creatives to express themselves with comedy in the Melbourne area and if you fancy a laugh at yourself then get down for some Salsa lessons on a Monday evening.

11 Fitzroy Street, Melbourne
04 10329129
www.thefelixbar.com.au 

Comedy @ Spleen

Comedy nights at Spleen Bar are all about showcasing exciting new up-and-coming talent with admission cost completely up to you. Donation based entry is all that is asked in return for laughs a minute, whatever bit of change you have loose in your jacket pocket will do, and if you have none you can proceed for free but at least buy a couple of beers at the bar to help support a fantastic night. Despite the somewhat optimistic ‘pay what you like entry’, comedy at the Spleen never disappoints with high profile comedians regularly taking to the stage. Names such as Wil Anderson, Corrine Grant and Charlie Pickering are all known admirers of Comedy at Spleen and have performed there in the past.

41 Bourke Street, Melbourne
03 96502400
www.comedyatspleen.com

The Comedy Theatre

Situated within a 1928 heritage-listed Florentine styled building on the old site of the Hippodrome where circus performers and melodramas played out to the Melbourne public, this is a space with its creative roots stretching back centuries. With balcony seating, a massive foyer and a grand staircase this is a true hub of the rich creative scene in Melbourne. Musicals, theatre and comedy make up much of what’s on with a headline comedian always performing to sold-out crowds.

240 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
03 92999850
www.marrinergroup.com.au

Five Boroughs Comedy

Originally Soft Belly Comedy the night is now named Five Boroughs Comedy and is located on Hardware Lane in Melbourne’s CBD at the Five Boroughs Bar. Gracing the comedy stage at this funky inner city venue are headline acts which have included the likes of Alan Davies, Dave Hughes and Adam Hills. $13 at the door, get there early as seats go fast! Five Boroughs is located above the hustle and bustle of Hardware Lane, a great place to chill out with a prohibition style cocktail or an international beer from the extensive menu on offer.

68 Hardware Lane, Melbourne CBD
03 96421341
www.poprestaurant.com.au