Stand Up For Refugees: A Benefit For The ASRC

Melbourne Comedy Festival

The Comedy Theatre

Apr 12, 2026

2:30pm

$69-$74


After three years of total sell-out shows – including last year’s packed-out Comedy Theatre – co-hosts Wil Anderson & Tom Ballard are back with the hottest ticket of the Melbourne Comedy Festival.

This annual benefit for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre has become a must-see event, raising serious cash and even more laughs. And yes, it sells out every single year – so don’t wait. 

For one early-afternoon only, DON’T MISS this special line-up of A-grade comedy excellence, featuring the best comedians in the world donating their time and talents to support the ASRC’s vital work: providing material and legal assistance to people seeking asylum and refugees, and fighting back against Australia’s cruel immigration policies. 

Most of the line-up will be kept super-secret until the day. Previous years have featured the likes of Celia Pacquola, Luke McGregor, Sara Pascoe, Lloyd Langford, Kitty Flanagan, Daniel Kitson, Sam Campbell, Geraldine Hickey, David O’Doherty, Guy Montgomery and more – the only way to find who’s taking to the stage this time around is to grab yourself a ticket.  

So come along and laugh good, feel good, and do some good. 

Co-hosted by Wil Anderson & Tom Ballard. 

You can donate directly to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre via this link. 

Kindly supported by Melbourne International Comedy Festival