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.
Simon Taylor is one of Australia's fastest-rising stand-up comedians, known for his razor-sharp wit and intelligent storytelling. He's performed internationally and appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jay Leno, ABC's Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell, and Comedy Central, earning a reputation as one of Australia's most accomplished comedy exports.
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 2 hour 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 6:30 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 7:15 PM for the 8:00 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.
Drink Bottles:
For the safety and comfort of all guests, glass bottles, metal bottles, insulated drink bottles (including Frank Green, Yeti and Hydro Flask), hard plastic bottles, and bottles larger than 500ml are not permitted.
Guests may bring one soft plastic water bottle up to 500ml into The Comic's Lounge.
All bottles must be completely empty upon arrival and may be refilled with complimentary drinking water once inside the venue.
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.
