Pat AllanMar 20

Over the years, whenever I hear friends are coming to #Melbourne for the first time, I offer then a list of emailed recommendations. Finally, I've turned that into a little website:
https://pat.melbourne

It's not an exhaustive list of all the good spots - but it's a list of places/things that _I_ love.

pat.melbourne

Show threadMike [SEC=OFFICIAL]Mar 22
@pat just in time for @CuriosityBlue getting here next week!
Show threadPat AllanMar 22
@mike @CuriosityBlue perfect timing, given the comedy festival's just about to kick off too! https://freelancing-gods.com/2026/03/02/micf-2026
MICF 2026 Recommendations

Some recommendations for the 2026 edition of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, as per the almost-yearly tradition.

Show threadMike [SEC=OFFICIAL]
@pat I'm extremely aware, heh - this is the first time in a decade I don't have any show commitments myself and can actually go and see anything I want. 😎
Mar 22 at 10:26amWeb
Show threadPat AllanMar 22
@mike nice 😁 do you have any particular shows earmarked as must-see?
Show threadMike [SEC=OFFICIAL]Mar 22

@pat I haven't made plans yet, heh - I am on leave from work after Friday and there'll be a fair bit of winging it from there depending on what friends I bump into on a given night.

Always recommend hitting the Exford for the After Party though, it's usually pretty wild and good in the first week for finding shows you might want to see or avoid based on how someone does there, heh.

I'll have Opinions next week, for sure.