Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

Next date: Thursday, 25 June 2026 | 07:30 PM

Australia’s most iconic comedy tour is hitting the road for a huge 27th year!

Bringing together the brightest stars from the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we’re delivering top-tier humour straight to your town!

Featuring a dynamic line-up of comedy legends and fresh faces, this year’s Roadshow promises nation-wide happiness.

Line-up:

Tom Hewitt (Host)
Danielle Walker
He Huang
Suren Jayemanne
Takashi Wakasugi

So, grab your friends, lock in your tickets and prepare for a much-needed dose of laughter as the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow rolls into Mackay!

‘We were laughing from the moment the lights went down, to well into the drive home.’ Scenestr

‘Wiping tears away and wheezing from the sheer joy.’ Australian Stage

Food boxes

Make your experience complete and enjoy one of our delicious boxes.

Our boxes are available to pre-order online and limited boxes will be available to purchase pre-show, until sold out. To avoid disappointment, please pre-order.

Trio of Dips Box (serves one) $14
Enjoy house made dips served crudites, tortilla chips.

MECC Charcuterie Box (serves one) $29
A selection of 3 cheeses, cured meats, house made tomato jam, lavosh crackers, house pickled vegetables & fruit.

Dessert Box (serves two) $19
A selection of sweet treats and fruit.

Pre-order cut-off
Boxes only available to pre-order up to 10am the day prior to event. If event is on a weekend pre-orders close at 10am the Friday prior.

Buy at the event
Limited boxes will be available to purchase at the event from the retail café until sold out.

Collection at the event
Boxes will be available for collection 60 minutes prior to event from the ground floor retail café, near the coffee station (closest to Theatre doors 3 & 4). Food can be taken into the Theatre.

Purchase a Food Box

Please note: The food boxes do not cater to individual dietary requirements.

Accessibility

Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre aims to ensure our venues and performances are welcoming and accessible. If you have any questions about access requirements, please contact the Box Office (07) 4961 9777 or visit us in person for more information.

Wheelchair access

Wheelchair seats/spaces are available for all events. These seats/spaces can be ordered online or via the Box Office. All MECC carparks are fully accessible.

Hearing receivers
Hearing receivers are available in the Auditorium and a Hearing Loop is available in the Plenary Halls. To access this equipment, enquire at the Box Office during the event.

Companion cards
Companion card holders are entitled to a complimentary companion ticket to all performances/events, tickets can be ordered online or via the Box Office. The cardholder must provide their Companion Card details when making a booking.

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