Library Up Late x Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:30 pm to 10:30 pm UTC+10:00

State Library Victoria | Melbourne

State Library Victoria
Publisher/HostState Library Victoria
Library Up Late x Melbourne International Comedy Festival
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Library Up Late returns as part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival, transforming the Library into the ultimate comedy club.
About this Event

Grab a drink and witness some of Melbourne’s top comics take to stages across the Library’s extraordinary spaces. From rooms packed with hilarious comedy sets to roving comedic performances under the iconic Dome, there’s no better place to celebrate the festival’s 40th year than here at the Library.

Whether it’s Celine Dion’s My Heart Will Go On or Olivia Rodrigo's drivers license, swap the hairbrush for a mic and belt heartbreak anthems at the Lonely Hearts Karaoke Club. Pitch optional. Passion mandatory.

Throughout the night, the La Trobe Reading Room will become the ultimate dancefloor under the Dome with dynamic DJ sets and roving performances.

Gain exclusive after-hours access to the Library’s latest exhibition , a tribute to defiant expressions of the heart, celebrating true stories of the rebels of romance from the past to the present.

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Want to elevate your night?

Celebrate in style with our VIP experience Love at First Bite. From 6-8pm, start the evening with a curated grazing experience including a pasta station, nacho bar and an inclusive beverage selection by The Big Group, followed by trivia dedicated to beloved Romcoms. After 8pm, your ticket also includes access to Library Up Late, 10% off at the bars and access to our VIP viewing gallery in our iconic Dome.


“a one-of-a-kind experience that transcended typical art events. An event that was a house party, nightclub and art soiree all in one”. – Amnplify


This event is for people aged 18 and over.


Presented by State Library Victoria with Melbourne International Comedy Festival.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston St, Melbourne, Australia

Tickets

AUD 0.00 to AUD 147.00

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