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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]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
100 guestsConcrete Boots BarRichmond, Melbourne
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AAmin
“All around a great venue to hire for any event. Hosted my bday here and everything was on point” -
![The Sundeck Function Space at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $5
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Sundeck Function Space
70 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
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RRebecca D.
“I booked the area for my 30th birthday with around 40 people and the space worked perfectly!” -
![Entire Venue at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $1250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
150 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
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TTiago S.
“Wow! What a venue, I booked the entire venue for my 40th birthday.” -
![Dooley's at Monash Hotel in Clayton, Melbourne]()
from $300
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityDooley's
80 guestsMonash HotelClayton, MelbourneTTaylah B.
“Their packages are 10 times better than most other venues as well as double the size.” -
![Chloe's Rooms at Young & Jacksons in Melbourne CBD]()
from $25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityChloe's Rooms
60 guestsYoung & JacksonsMelbourne CBDMMyra B.
“I would recommend booking Y&J for your event. The staff were lovely and really helpful.” -
![Whole Venue at Sugar Glider in Fitzroy, Melbourne]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
40 guestsSugar GliderFitzroy, Melbourne
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LLiv M.
“Sugar glider was the perfect venue for our event. The staff we super friendly and very accommodating.” -
![Entire Venue at Secret Garden Bar in St Kilda, Melbourne]()
from $6500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
150 guestsSecret Garden BarSt Kilda, MelbourneNNicola C.
“Easy to book and organise the function, function space was set out well and the amenities were great.” -
![Main Room at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $15
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Room
80 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
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MMichelle C.
“The decor, the furniture, the lighting, the space, the bar, the staff, the dance floor, and the owner.” -
![Penny Black Exclusive Hire at The Penny Black in Brunswick, Melbourne]()
from $5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPenny Black Exclusive Hire
120 guestsThe Penny BlackBrunswick, MelbourneMMai M.
“Great party venue, very friendly, helpful staff, great communication with Catherine at tagvenue.” -
![Group Reservation Spaces at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $5
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGroup Reservation Spaces
40 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
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PPenny F.
“Fantastic space, excellent communication with the staff and delicious cocktails & finger food.” -
![Atrium at Red Eye Bar in St Kilda, Melbourne]()
from $300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityAtrium
60 guestsRed Eye BarSt Kilda, MelbourneLLatisha H.
“Staff were incredible and super helpful and the space was really nice.” -
![Band Room at The Grace Darling Hotel in Collingwood, Melbourne]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityBand Room
80 guestsThe Grace Darling HotelCollingwood, MelbourneEEvelyn H.
“The space was great, well suited for our group.”
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FAQs about Top Stand-Up Comedy Venues in Melbourne
In Melbourne, prices of stand-up comedy venues average $2500 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From $800 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $80 | to $150 | hire fee per hour |
| From $25 | to $70 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Chloe's Rooms at Young & Jacksons in Melbourne CBD - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Everything was perfect. I would recommend booking Y&J for your event.’ -
Entire Venue at Concrete Boots Bar in Richmond - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘All around a great venue to hire for any event.’ -
The Sundeck Function Space at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Beautiful venue, had booked the sun deck for my 30th birthday this year!’
You'll find stand-up comedy venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Melbourne, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small stand-up comedy venues | up to 65 guests | prices average $97 hire fee per hour |
| Medium stand-up comedy venues | between 95 and 150 guests | prices average $2200 minimum spend per event |
| Large stand-up comedy venues | over 150 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
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 Humdinger 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. Always clarify start and end times in advance — some venues include bump-in and bump-out time, others don’t.
