Is Melbourne International Comedy Festival coming back?
Melbourne International Comedy Festival (1992–present) — comedy on ABC
The answer: Between seasons — last episode April 22, 2026, no return date announced yet.
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About Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Melbourne International Comedy Festival is currently airing on ABC; the next episode airs 2026-05-10.
The show is a comedy series that has been running since 1992, showcasing a variety of international and Australian comedy talents. Each year, it features performances where comedians deliver their best five minutes of material, creating a night filled with humor and entertainment that highlights the power of laughter.
The episodes typically have a runtime of approximately 101 minutes, and the show continues to be part of the annual comedy festival lineup.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival episode schedule
54 aired
Aired · 54
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | S2026·E2 | 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Allstars Supershow |
| March 25, 2026 | S2026·E1 | 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - The Gala |
| April 10, 2025 | S2025·E2 | 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Allstars Supershow |
| March 26, 2025 | S2025·E1 | 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - The Gala |
| April 3, 2024 | S2024·E2 | 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Allstars Supershow |
| March 27, 2024 | S2024·E1 | 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - The Gala |
| April 5, 2023 | S2023·E2 | 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Allstars Supershow |
| March 29, 2023 | S2023·E1 | 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - The Gala |
| April 20, 2022 | S2022·E4 | Comedy Allstars Supershow (Part 2) |
| April 13, 2022 | S2022·E3 | Comedy Allstars Supershow (Part 1) |
| April 6, 2022 | S2022·E2 | The Gala (Part 2) |
| March 30, 2022 | S2022·E1 | The Gala (Part 1) |
| April 14, 2021 | S2021·E4 | 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow (Part 2) |
| April 7, 2021 | S2021·E3 | 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow (Part 1) |
| March 31, 2021 | S2021·E2 | 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (Part 2) |
| March 24, 2021 | S2021·E1 | 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (Part 1) |
| April 7, 2019 | S2019·E2 | 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow |
| March 31, 2019 | S2019·E1 | 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala |
| April 15, 2018 | S2018·E3 | 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate |
| April 1, 2018 | S2018·E2 | 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow |
| March 25, 2018 | S2018·E1 | 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala |
| April 17, 2017 | S2017·E3 | 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate |
| April 9, 2017 | S2017·E2 | 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow |
| April 2, 2017 | S2017·E1 | 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala |
| April 11, 2016 | S2016·E3 | 2016 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate |
| April 4, 2016 | S2016·E2 | 2016 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow |
| March 21, 2016 | S2016·E1 | 2016 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala |
| May 9, 2015 | S2015·E3 | 2015 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate |
| March 28, 2015 | S2015·E2 | 2015 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow |
| March 23, 2015 | S2015·E1 | 2015 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala |
Show 24 earlier episodes
| May 3, 2014 | S2014·E3 | 2014 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate |
| April 12, 2014 | S2014·E2 | 2014 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow |
| March 22, 2014 | S2014·E1 | 2014 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala |
| May 11, 2013 | S2013·E3 | 2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate |
| April 13, 2013 | S2013·E2 | 2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow |
| March 23, 2013 | S2013·E1 | 2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala |
| January 27, 2013 | S2012·E3 | 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate |
| August 5, 2012 | S2012·E2 | 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow |
| March 29, 2012 | S2012·E1 | 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala |
| April 25, 2011 | S2011·E3 | 2011 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate |
| April 13, 2011 | S2011·E2 | 2011 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstar Supershow |
| April 4, 2011 | S2011·E1 | 2011 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala |
| July 19, 2010 | S2010·E3 | 2010 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate |
| April 5, 2010 | S2010·E2 | 2010 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Cabaret |
| March 22, 2010 | S2010·E1 | 2010 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala |
| November 29, 2009 | S2009·E3 | 2009 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstar Supershow |
| July 13, 2009 | S2009·E2 | 2009 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate |
| March 30, 2009 | S2009·E1 | 2009 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala |
| May 19, 2008 | S2008·E2 | 2008 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate |
| March 31, 2008 | S2008·E1 | 2008 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala |
| August 5, 2007 | S2007·E2 | 2007 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate |
| April 16, 2007 | S2007·E1 | 2007 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala |
| August 6, 2006 | S2006·E2 | 2006 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate |
| April 8, 1992 | S1992·E1 | The 1992 Melbourne Comedy Festival Debate - Is Laughter Better than Sex? |