Melbourne International Comedy Festival proudly presents

RAW COMEDY 2026

For almost 30 years, RAW Comedy has been scouring the country for the next generation of Australian comedians, and heats for 2026 are happening now! Come along for a massive night of unique, original comedy, and your chance at an ‘I saw them before they were famous’ moment.

Every line-up is completely different, and you never know what you're going to get. Expect hidden gems, WTF moments and comedy legends in the making. The only thing that's guaranteed is plenty of laughs and a great night out!

RAW Comedy alumni include: Anne Edmonds, Hannah Gadsby, Ronny Chieng, Matt Okine, Becky Lucas, Aaron Chen, Sarah Kendall, Sam Simmons, Celia Pacquola, Luke McGregor, Rhys Nicholson, Tom Ballard, Sam Campbell, Georgie Carroll, David Woodhead, Cassie Workman and more.

There’s no better place to see the future of Australian comedy, so grab your tickets now!

For more info visit rawcomedy.com.au.