Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Boasting more laughs than ever, Melbourne International Comedy Festival is undoubtedly one of Australia's largest cultural events...

The internationally renowned Melbourne International Comedy Festival will be held from March 24 to April 18. It is a Melbourne institution and one of the largest comedy festivals so if you're looking for a Melbourne hotel close by to the festivities, then Hotel Lindrum is your perfect Melbourne accommodation. Hotel Lindrum is located right in the heart of the city in Flinders Street and a short stroll away from Melbourne Town Hall, the key festival venue.

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival will have a dedicated three-week program of stand-up comedy, cabaret, theatre, street performance, film, television, radio and visual arts. The festival will showcase the best of Australian and international comedic talents such as Janeane Garofalo, Greg Behrendt, Danny Bhoy, Jason Byrne, Claire Hooper, David O’Doherty and Wil Anderson.

With an average ticket price of just $24, you can laugh your way to the bank as tickets to the festival will leave you change for dinner and after show drinks. Not only is it a hugely successful event, it is one of the most accessible and remains one of the major events in Australia’s comedy capital. It is pipped only by the Australian Open, the AFL Grand Final and the Spring Racing Carnival.

After you have enjoyed some comic relief at the comedy festival, take advantage of your Melbourne hotel stay at Hotel Lindrum and explore the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Melbourne. As well as being the comedy capital, Melbourne wears another stylish hat as the shopping and fashion capital of Australia and is well-known for its love of fine dining, restaurants and cafes, the arts and strong sporting culture.

With attendances at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival expected to be over 450,000, book your Melbourne accommodation early at Hotel Lindrum to avoid any disappointment. So if you need a Melbourne hotel that is centrally located next to all of Melbourne’s major attractions, famous landmarks, shopping precincts, cafes and restaurants, we look forward to providing you with the best Melbourne boutique hotel accommodation. Discover more ...