The Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival

Name: The Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival
Start: 2026-10-23T19:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-10-25T21:30:00+11:00
Location: Humdinger Studios

The Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival returns to Australia this October 2026, bringing live comedy podcasts, drinks, food trucks and trivia to Humdinger Studios in Brunswick, Victoria.

Hosted by Humdinger

When

Fri 23 – Sun 25 Oct

7:00pm–10:00pm + 12:00pm–10:00pm + 12:00pm–9:30pm daily

Where

Humdinger Studios

Brunswick

Price

$35–$55

Good for

Everyone

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Getting there

ram Number: Route 19 (North Coburg to Flinders Street Station) stops at Brunswick Tram Depot / Sydney Rd (Stop #27)

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About this event

Melbourne's podcast comedy scene gets its moment in the spotlight this October as the Cheerful Earful Festival lands in Brunswick. It is a rare chance to see both much-loved and up-and-coming podcasters perform live in an intimate local studio, with plenty of laughs and surprises promised.

Event details from Humdinger

The Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival returns
to Australia this October 2026, bringing live comedy podcasts, drinks, food
trucks and trivia to Humdinger Studios in Brunswick, Victoria.

Every October, we takeover (in a nice way)
stages in London, Melbourne and NYC, giving audiences the chance to see their
favourite funny podcasts live and discover new gems.

We carefully curate a programme of
internationally beloved podcasters, indie juggernauts and cult favourites that
together form the beautiful melting pot that makes up Cheerful.

Shows this year in Melbourne include:

Plumbing
the Death Star
The
Greg Larsen Show
Do Go
On
Who
Knew It with Matt Stewart
A
Rational Fear
Rat
Bag
Confessions
Book
Cheat
Prime
Mates
Don’t
You Know Who I Am

Good to know

Written by AI from the event details · Updated 4 weeks ago

Humdinger Studios sits tucked away in Brunswick, surrounded by the suburb's laidback energy and creative streak. The festival brings together podcast fans and comedy lovers for a night of off-the-cuff banter, live recording energy and a real sense of being in on the joke. There is a casual, friendly crowd and plenty of food truck options for a relaxed bite between sets. This suits anyone who loves live comedy and wants to get closer to the personalities behind their favourite pods. With a mix of cult favourites and fresh voices, it's a welcome break from bigger stand-up shows, offering something more interactive and community-driven. The mix of trivia, live shows and a buzzing crowd sets it apart from your usual Melbourne comedy night.

Insider tip

Arrive early for best seats and to check out the food trucks before shows start.