Melbourne’s comedy playground: One night, endless laughter at Library Up Late

As the Melbourne International Comedy Festival celebrates its 40th year and State Library Victoria marks an astonishing 170 years, the…

Laugh it off lands in Ocean Grove tomorrow featuring Henry Yan, Bron Lewis, and Tyson Popplestone

Two Doors Down Café in Ocean Grove launch their comedy night tomorrow night. The inaugural Laugh It Off will see…

The hilarious Jim Jefferies brings Son of a Carpenter Stand-up show to Geelong and Bendigo

He’s funny, he’s charming and he’s the son of a carpenter; Australia’s global comedy heavyweight, Jim Jefferies will bring his…

Sketch to Stand-up: Sam Zito on breaking from the screen to the stage

Sam Zito is a name that has become synonymous with the social media game through his quick 60 seconds or…

Two Doors Down Café launches into comedy nights with 3 of the hottest comedians

A much-loved local hangout is turning up the laughs, with Two Doors Down Café launching a new comedy night series…

RocKwiz hits Her Majesty’s Theatre tonight, heading a month of exciting entertainment

Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat is always a winner when it comes to entertainment but November is a whole other level…

Lano & Woodley to Gardening with Sex Toys: Inside Geelong Arts Centre’s naughty November performance program

As Geelong Art Centre gear up to unleash their highly-anticipated 2026 program, their bottom end of the year is a…

First Friday’s and Comedy at the Club come to East Geelong Golf Club

East Geelong Golf Club is giving their members and the Geelong community even more than a green. Their social calendar…

“My Dad Tried to Sue Me Over a Joke”: How this Geelong Comedy Festival standup pulled the funny out of family drama

When you see the title of 2024 Geelong Comedian of the Year, Steven Bradshaw’s new standup show the phrase “you’ve…

Matt Rife marks Australia on Stay Golden World Tour

Live Nation have announced the return of US viral comic, Matt Rife. He brings his side-splitting show to New Zealand…

The highlights of Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat this August

Nothing beats comfort during the dark of winter; something to warm you up and something to feed your mind. Her…

Sydney based comic Daniel Muggleton makes his way to regional Victoria

Daniel Muggleton is set to bring his latest show, You May Be White, I May Be Crazy, right across the…

Tommy Little announces Geelong show on country-wide I’m Not Proud tour

Comedy powerhouse Tommy Little is bringing his laugh-out-loud hour of hilarious storytelling to Geelong this August. From mischievous personal stories…

Get your giggle on: Geelong Comedy Festival opens applications for 2025

First up, if you’ve ever thought “I reckon I could do that” while watching a stand-up set, now’s your time…

Australia’s top comedy tour is hitting the road to Geelong

Featuring a dynamic line-up of comedy legends and fresh faces, this year’s Roadshow promises Geelong-wide happiness. Comedy Festival Roadshow When:…

Maybe we’re the fools: a conversation on comedy with PJ White and Philippe Gaulier 

When I first met PJ White, I had to stop him mid-story for an explanation. “Sorry – could we circle…

WIN: tickets to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, plus an overnight stay at Brady Hotel Jones Lane

There’s no happier place to be than Melbourne this time of year, when comedians hit the stages of venues across…

Geelong comedians to battle it out in Melbourne International Comedy Festival competition

Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) is set to host the next wave of comedy legends in February, with Melbourne International Comedy…

Geelong’s only alt comedy show is launching this Feb

The time has come…Geelong’s only alt comedy show will arrive on the scene next month with a spectacular line-up of…

Geelong Beer Festival: British India, Bob Franklin, Felipe Baldomir and a whole lot of beer

Geelong Beer Festival once again returns to its home in Geelong CBD, transforming Johnstone Park for a quenching day of…

Loading into 2025: Loch Hart Music Festival looks better than ever

Regional Victoria is incredibly lucky to be the base for some of the most breathtaking views in Australia and be…

FISK star and comedian Aaron Chen is going on tour

Guy Montgommery’s right-hand man on ABC’s favourite competition Guy Montgommery’s Spelling Bee, stand-out star on Netflix hit series, FISK, beloved…

Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s 2025 program led by global stars

Running from 26 March to 20 April, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival will feature international icons, Australian favourites, and emerging…

Learn the DON’T’s of running a music festival at this hilarious stand-up show

As we emerge from the storm of sunken festivals, the lesson book is starting to fill on the do’s and…

 

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