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.
Registrations open on Monday 20 October 2025. Sign up to our e-news to stay up to date on news and announcements, or follow Class Clowns on Facebook or Instagram.
2026 National Calendar
Canberra Heat | Wed 18 Mar | 4pm Workshop, 6pm Show – Canberra Theatre (Courtyard Theatre)
Albury/Wodonga Heat | Thu 26 Feb | 4pm Workshop, 7pm Show – Fruit Fly Circus
Sydney Heat | Mon 23 Mar | 4pm Workshop, 6.30pm Show – venue to be announced soon
Darwin Heat | Sat 7 Mar | 12.30pm Workshop, 2.30pm Show – venue to be announced soon
Brisbane Heat | Sun 8 Mar | 4.30pm Workshop, 7.30pm Show – Brisbane Powerhouse (Underground Theatre)
Gold Coast Heat | Thu 12 Mar | 4pm Workshop, 7pm Show – HOTA - Home of the Arts
QLD FINAL | Sat 21 Mar | 4.30pm Workshop, 7.30pm Show – Brisbane Powerhouse (Underground Theatre)
Adelaide Heat | Wed 4 Mar | 1pm Workshop, 3.45pm Show (Adelaide Fringe Festival) – Rhino Room
Hobart Heat | Fri 20 Mar | 4pm Workshop, 6pm Show – Youth Arts & Recreation Centre
Albury/Wodonga Heat | Thu 26 Feb | 4pm Workshop, 7pm Show – Fruit Fly Circus
Melbourne Heat #1 | Fri 13 Mar | Arts Centre Melbourne
Melbourne Heat #2 | Sat 14 Mar | Arts Centre Melbourne
Geelong Heat | Thu 19 Mar | 4pm Workshop, 7pm Show – Geelong Arts Centre (The Open House)
VIC FINAL | Sun 22 Mar | Arts Centre Melbourne
Perth Heat | Workshop and Show info to come soon!
NATIONAL GRAND FINAL:
Thursday 2 April, 11.30am at Melbourne Town Hall
Presented as part of the 40th Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026
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