Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Raw Comedy Heat #6
The Evelyn Hotel (Fitzroy, VIC)
Sunday, 22 February 2026 1:00 pm
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 lineup 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!
There’s no better place to see the future of Australian comedy, so grab your tickets now!
THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
Registrations for Australia's biggest open mic competition are OPEN! RAW Comedy has been uncovering next gen comedians for decades, and now's your chance to have a go at joining the ranks of comedy legends like Hannah Gadsby, Aaron Chen, and Sam Campbell. Think you've got what it takes? All you need is five minutes of original comedy material. Sign up at rawcomedy.com.au
Every lineup 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!
There’s no better place to see the future of Australian comedy, so grab your tickets now!
THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
Registrations for Australia's biggest open mic competition are OPEN! RAW Comedy has been uncovering next gen comedians for decades, and now's your chance to have a go at joining the ranks of comedy legends like Hannah Gadsby, Aaron Chen, and Sam Campbell. Think you've got what it takes? All you need is five minutes of original comedy material. Sign up at rawcomedy.com.au