MONTY FRANKLIN - ONLY Australian show for 2026

Come join Monty at his home club The Comics Lounge in Melbourne for one night only.

After sell out shows across Australia, America, Asia and Europe in 2025 with his show, ‘Is That Your Mate’ Monty is coming home and doing only one Australian show for 2026.

Monty Franklin is an Australian born stand-up comedian and actor based in Los Angeles. He has toured over 40 states of the US, performing to over 1 million Americans. Monty also tours with Rob Schneider, Joe Rogan and John Cleese.

Monty’s online videos pointing out the ‘perils’ of being an Australian living in America have massed over 1 billion views.

Monty was on Ep #1794 of The Joe Rogan Experience and is currently appearing in 'Real Rob' on NETFLIX, seasons 1 & 2. He has had roles on 'New Girl' - FOX,

'Becoming Bond'- Hulu.

Monty performs in Los Angeles as a regular at the The Improv Comedy Clubs, The Laugh Factory and he was the first Australian to have their name added to the wall of

the The Comedy Store in Hollywood.

Monty is currently set to star in his first feature film that he co-wrote with Rob Schneider and John Cleese, THE GREAT EMU WAR, filming in Australia in 2027.

Also starring Schneider, Cleese, Rhys Darby and Jim Jefferies.

‘Go see this man from DOWNUNDER, he’s absolutely killing it UP OVER 

- Rob Schneider

’The only MONTY worthy of attaching a PYTHON to’ 

- John Cleese

Event Details:

• ✅ Dinner: Arrive at 5PM to enjoy delicious food, including Burgers, Pizza, and Parmas, plus a full snack menu. Joe King Menu  - Click on this Link to see the Menu.
• ✅ Show: Arrive by 6PM for the 6:30 PM show. Seating is first-come, first-served (front-to-back).
• ✅ Accessibility: Unfortunately, the venue is not wheelchair accessible.
• ✅ Bags: Only small bags (A4 size or smaller) are permitted.

Drink Bottles:

For the safety and comfort of all guests, glass bottles, metal bottles, insulated drink bottles (including Frank Green, Yeti and Hydro Flask), hard plastic bottles, and bottles larger than 500ml are not permitted.

Guests may bring one soft plastic water bottle up to 500ml into The Comic's Lounge.

All bottles must be completely empty upon arrival and may be refilled with complimentary drinking water once inside the venue.

THIS IS A NO FREE LIST SHOW (Gold Passes & Vouchers Not Valid)

THIS SHOW HAS A "NO REFUND" POLICY