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Top Stand-Up Comedy Venues in Melbourne
Melbourne doesn’t mess around when it comes to comedy. From Brunswick’s dive bars with cult followings to Fitzroy’s loft-style venues with actual acoustics, this city has the best spots. Planning a night of stand-up? Then you already know you need a crowd-ready setup, lights that flatter, and a bar that doesn’t steal the spotlight. Melbourne’s stand-up comedy venues serve up that mix of personality and function. With Tagvenue, it’s easy to spot the gems, message the venue manager, and get your date reserved, all before your opening line’s even written.
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![Entire Venue at Concrete Boots Bar in Richmond, Melbourne]()
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100 guestsConcrete Boots BarRichmond, Melbourne
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Check availabilityAAmin
“All around a great venue to hire for any event. Hosted my bday here and everything was on point ”from $1000
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The Sundeck Function Space
70 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
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Check availabilityRRebecca D.
“I booked the area for my 30th birthday with around 40 people and the space worked perfectly! ”from $5
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150 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
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Check availabilityTTiago S.
“Wow! What a venue, I booked the entire venue for my 40th birthday. ”from $5
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40 guestsSugar GliderFitzroy, Melbourne
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Check availabilityLLiv M.
“Sugar glider was the perfect venue for our event. The staff we super friendly and very accommodating. ”from $2000
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150 guestsSecret Garden BarSt Kilda, MelbourneCheck availabilityNNicola C.
“Easy to book and organise the function, function space was set out well and the amenities were great. ”from $2000
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80 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
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Check availabilityMMichelle C.
“The decor, the furniture, the lighting, the space, the bar, the staff, the dance floor, and the owner. ”from $5
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40 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
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Check availabilityPPenny F.
“Fantastic space, excellent communication with the staff and delicious cocktails & finger food. ”from $5
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120 guestsThe Penny BlackBrunswick, MelbourneCheck availabilityMMai M.
“Great party venue, very friendly, helpful staff, great communication with Catherine at tagvenue. ”from $5000
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80 guestsMonash HotelClayton, MelbourneCheck availabilityTTaylah B.
“Their packages are 10 times better than most other venues as well as double the size. ”from $300
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40 guestsAces Bar @ Brunswick AcesNorthern Suburbs, MelbourneCheck availabilityKKarina J.
“The venue was attractive. The drinks were great. Room for dancing ”from $1000
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14 guestsAces Bar @ Brunswick AcesNorthern Suburbs, MelbourneCheck availabilityMMelanie R.
“Room for small live music performance. In house. A highly recommended venue for an event or party ”from $500
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80 guestsThe Grace Darling HotelCollingwood, MelbourneCheck availabilityJJonathan C.
“These guys made our event super seamless and easy, wonderful little venue and good value for money! ”from $2000
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“Everything. The bar staff were amazing. Especially Tory who served us all night. ”
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“Beautiful and very nice venue, friendly staff and great event manager. Food was good too. ”
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“From the beginning, Rosie was responsive and helpful, & allowed us a lot of flexibility with our booking. ”
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FAQs about Top Stand-Up Comedy Venues in Melbourne
For stand-up, the best venues are those with good acoustics, clear sightlines, and flexible seating. Comedy-friendly spaces include black box theatres, small performance bars, breweries with private rooms, and multipurpose arts venues. For example, venues like The Motley Bauhaus and Stupid Old Studios are purpose-built for live performances, while places like Twang Brewing and Artful Yoga Gallery offer casual environments with room for both seated and standing audiences.
Most stand-up comedy setups require a quality microphone, basic PA system, stage lighting, and ideally, a small stage or riser. Venues like Bighouse Arts often include this as part of the hire fee. For bigger events, make sure the venue has sound technicians available or allows you to bring your own gear. Some venues also have recording equipment if you're filming for social media or a special.
Brunswick, Fitzroy, and Collingwood have a great mix of late-night bars, diners, and live music venues where your audience and performers can keep the night going. North Melbourne also has a solid indie bar scene. Booking in these neighbourhoods not only gives you a good venue but also a nice post-show atmosphere.
Most venues offer sessions of 3–6 hours, with some allowing full-day or evening-only hires. For example, Sugar Glider provides an evening hire based on a minimum spend, while Rock Art Events and Scape Suites offer full-session or full-day rates. Always clarify start and end times in advance — some venues include bump-in and bump-out time, others don’t.
