AJ Adams
From $300
Hiring Comedians in Melbourne - Prices and Videos
There are 53 comedians on Entertainers for Hire in Melbourne. This guide gathers what they have published about themselves, so you can narrow the field before asking anyone for a quote.
What it costs in Melbourne
13 of the Melbourne comedians list a guide price. The one in the middle asks $400. Half of them sit between $300 and $700, and the whole spread runs from $250 to $2,000.
| Price point | From |
|---|---|
| Lower end | $300 |
| Middle | $400 |
| Upper end | $700 |
Where to start your shortlist
These have filled in the most detail, from biography and line-up to songs and price. That is the only order used here. It says nothing about who plays best.
Andrew Portelli
From $500
Matt Elsbury
From $750
Murphy McLachlan
From $300
Sam Zito
From $350
Stew Walker
From $400
By type, Melbourne has 49 comedians and 4 comedy magicians in this listing.
Watch before you shortlist
26 of the Melbourne comedians have a performance video on their page. A minute of real footage tells you more about how an act sounds and holds a room than any written description. A few to start with:
Events outside Melbourne
19 of the 53 comedians here say how far they will go. 13 cover 200 km or more, some anywhere in the state or the country. 3 go somewhere between 50 and 200 km, and 3 stay within 50 km. For a venue out of town, name it in your enquiry: travel and a night's accommodation usually go on the quote.
Paperwork your venue may ask for
Venues often want to see public liability insurance, and anything involving children usually needs a Working With Children Check. In Melbourne, 7 list public liability insurance.
Before you book
Comedians in Melbourne: common questions
What should I budget for a comedian in Melbourne?
Half of the 13 comedians here that list a guide price sit between $300 and $700, and the figure in the middle is $400. Treat that as a starting point, not a quote. Your date, the hours you need and the size of the line-up move it, so ask each act to price your actual night.
Can I see a comedian perform before I book?
Yes, for 26 of them. Their pages have a performance video you can play, which tells you more about how they sound and look in a room than any description can.
Will a Melbourne comedian travel to a regional venue?
Many will. 19 of the comedians listed here say how far they go, and 13 of those cover 200 km or more. Mention the venue when you enquire, because travel and accommodation usually get added to the quote.
What happens once I send an enquiry?
Each act you picked replies with a written quote for your date. Put them side by side, check what each one includes, then decide. Enquiring costs nothing and you are not committed to anyone.