Melbourne Comedy Festival Encore Showcase
The Longest-Running Show in Comedy Festival History
Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughs at The Comics Lounge Comedy Club, home of the most iconic showcase in comedy festival history.
This legendary show has been selling out every year for over 25 years, and for good reason.
The Melbourne Comedy Festival Showcase – Encore Season brings together a mystery lineup of standout comedians from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, alongside crowd favourites, rising stars, and familiar faces from TV and radio. Missed them during the festival? This is your chance to catch the acts everyone’s still talking about.
What to Expect
✨ A massive 90 minute live stand-up comedy spectacular
✨ 5–6 incredible acts in one powerhouse lineup
✨ The best festival acts, breakthrough performers, and surprise drop-ins
✨ Big laughs, sharp material, and the electric atmosphere only an encore season can deliver
✨ Your chance to catch the comedians everyone will be talking about next year
This is where legends warm up, careers take off, and audiences laugh nonstop.
Event Details:
- ✅ Dinner: Arrive at 8:30 PM to enjoy delicious food, including Burgers, Pizza, and Parmas, plus a full snack menu. Joe King Menu - Click on this Link to see the Menu.
- ✅ Show: Arrive by 8:45 PM for the 9:00 PM show. Seating is first-come, first-served (front-to-back).
- ✅ Duration: The show runs until approximately 10:30 PM.
- ✅ Age Restriction: This is an 18+ event.
- ✅ Accessibility: Unfortunately, the venue is not wheelchair accessible.
- ✅ Bags: Only small bags (A4 size or smaller) are permitted.
Why Attend?
✨Exclusive sneak peek at comedians’ festival sets from their sold-out shows!
✨A night jam-packed with laughter and fun.
✨Limited seating – book now to avoid missing out!
Tickets are selling fast, don’t miss your chance to be part of comedy history.
Book now and experience the ultimate comedy night at The Comics Lounge Comedy Club.

