World-famous superstars pack out the Melbourne Town Hall, up-and-coming locals have audiences in stitches in tiny bars, and surprise guests pop up at the Comedy Club every night.
There are more than 600 shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and while most of those are just one person and a microphone, there's much more than stand-up on offer. Michelle Law's critically-acclaimed play Single Asian Female is at Arts Centre Melbourne for the festival, while cabaret extravaganza Blanc will be spraying champagne all over the city.
And make sure you check out our ultimate guide to the festival, as well as the best international acts who'll be gracing Melbourne stages.
