Get your comedy fix at these venues in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Keen for a laugh but not interested in trekking into the city?

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Justine de Jonge
April 10, 2025

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The Basin Theatre in The Basin

The Basin Theatre holds stand-up comedy nights on Fridays. For $40 you get a well-known comedian and several support acts. Get warm and cosy at the base of the hills with a drink in hand as you roll with the laughs. Plus, you are supporting a local theatre company.

Corner of Doongalla Road and Simpsons Road, The Basin

Comedy at Cameo in Belgrave

Cameo Cinemas holds monthly stand-up comedy events. The venue attracts some of  Melbourne’s best comedians, and international acts have been known to perform here as well. Head indoors once it starts getting cold so you can get fuzzy with a load of funnies. 

1628 Burwood Highway, Belgrave

The Ten Saints in Croydon

The Ten Saints is a bar run by two mates who wanted to build a venue to rival what’s in the city. What makes these events different is that they start in the afternoon and finish at a reasonable hour.

164 Main Street, Croydon

The Firehouse in Ringwood

The Firehouse in Ringwood holds occasional comedy nights. Upcoming headliners include Marty Fields, Tony Martin and Dilruk Jayasinha. You can arrive early and grab dinner beforehand or get a bite from a food truck in the beer garden (depending on the event). 

253-257 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood

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Shoppingtown Hotel in Doncaster

The Shoppingtown Hotel is a popular venue for touring bands. However, you can also get tickets to a live comedy show. Check back on their website for regular updates and announcements. Kevin Bloody Wilson will be rolling into town soon as part of his Aussie Icon tour. 

19 Williamsons Road, Doncaster

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Live Lido Comedy in Hawthorn

Cameo’s sister theatre Lido Cinemas also holds regular Live Lido Comedy nights. Get your tickets to see some of Melbourne’s brightest stand-up comedy talent every Tuesday night. 

675 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn

Where can you see a MICF roadshow?

The roadshows are a great way to sample the cream of the festival crop in one showcase event. 

This year, you can catch one of four roadshows visiting Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.