Calendar
2026 Heats and competition dates
All Class Clowns heats consist of a free 2-hour workshop with a professional comedian to rehearse, polish and refine acts, followed by an opportunity for students to perform in front of a real live audience! Participation is FREE.
The 2026 Class Clowns Competition has now closed. Registrations for 2027 will open in October. Check back later for more info.
2026 National Calendar
Canberra Heat | Wed 18 Mar | 4pm Workshop, 6pm Show – Canberra Theatre (Courtyard Theatre) | book show tickets
Albury/Wodonga Heat | Thu 26 Feb | 4pm Workshop, 7pm Show – Fruit Fly Circus | book show tickets
Sydney Heat | Mon 23 Mar | 4pm Workshop, 6.30pm Show – Australian Theatre for Young People | book show tickets
Darwin Free Workshop | Sat 7 Mar | 1.30pm Workshop – AANT Centre (Darwin Entertainment Centre), Studio Theatre | Sign up here
Brisbane Heat | Sun 8 Mar | 4.30pm Workshop, 7.30pm Show – Brisbane Powerhouse (Underground Theatre) | book show tickets
Sunshine Coast Heat | Tue 10 Mar | 4pm Workshop, 6.30pm Show – The Old Ambulance Station | book show tickets
Gold Coast Heat | Thu 12 Mar | 4pm Workshop, 7pm Show – HOTA - Home of the Arts | book show tickets
QLD FINAL | Sat 21 Mar | 4.30pm Workshop, 7.30pm Show – Brisbane Powerhouse (Underground Theatre) | book show tickets
Adelaide Heat | Wed 4 Mar | 1pm Workshop, 3.45pm Show (Adelaide Fringe Festival) – Rhino Room | book show tickets
Free Hobart Workshop | Fri 20 Mar | 3.30pm Workshop – Youth Arts & Recreation Centre
Ballarat Heat | Fri 20 Feb | 4pm Workshop, 6pm Show – BPAC Ballarat Performing Arts Community | book show tickets
Albury/Wodonga Heat | Thu 26 Feb | 4pm Workshop, 7pm Show – Fruit Fly Circus | book show tickets
Melbourne Heat #1 | Fri 13 Mar | 4pm Workshop, 7pm Show – Arts Centre Melbourne, Members Lounge | book show tickets
Melbourne Heat #2 | Sat 14 Mar | 2pm Workshop, 5pm Show – Arts Centre Melbourne, Members Lounge | book show tickets
Geelong Heat | Thu 19 Mar | 4pm Workshop, 7pm Show – Geelong Arts Centre (The Open House) | book show tickets
VIC FINAL | Tue 24 Mar | 4pm Workshop, 6.30pm Show – Arts Centre Melbourne, The Leaper Family Pavilion | book show tickets
Perth Heat | Sun 1 Mar | 2pm Workshop, 5pm Show – Perth Youth Theatre, Venue 360 | book show tickets
NATIONAL GRAND FINAL:
Thursday 2 April, 11.30am at Melbourne Town Hall
Presented as part of the 40th Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026
For schools bookings please complete the group booking form here – teachers go for free!
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