Melbourne International Comedy Festival proudly presents

RAW COMEDY 2025

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.

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

RAW Comedy has been uncovering next gen Australian comedians for decades, and now’s your chance to get involved. Registrations for 2026 are open! Whether you’ve been making mates laugh for years, or you’re looking for an opportunity to try something new, the stage is set and waiting!

All you need is five minutes of original comedy material, and to sign up for a heat near you. The best of the bunch will earn a spot at the RAW Comedy National Grand Final during the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The winner? Receives a trip to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and cements their place in Australian comedy history.

RAW Comedy has marked the start for countless comedy legends, including Aaron Chen, Hannah Gadsby, Ronny Chieng, Anne Edmonds, Bron Lewis, Sam Campbell, and loads more. So many winners, finalists, and alumni have gone on to tour their comedy around the world, write for television and movies, and build massive online followings – and it all started with a sign-up.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Head to rawcomedy.com.au and register today!

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