Dave Hughes - Cooked

Venue

Espy Basement

St Kilda, Melbourne • 300 cap

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Sat, 18 Apr

6:30pm

About this event

ALL DAVE HUGHES SHOWS HERE There is no one else that comes close to the phenomenon that is Dave Hughes. Behind that cooked looking facade is a mind that works like no other.Dave has carved out a large place in the Australian cultural landscape for good reason. His take on the world around him is unique, ever changing, and not to be missed. His shows are events that live long in the memory.Now more brutally honest than ever, not only is he Australia’s best stand up comedian, he is as good as it gets anywhere on the planet. Book today.As seen on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here and Taskmaster Australia.“A master of his trade.” ????? The AdvertiserDuration 60minRecommended for ages 15+Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardianContains occasional coarse language and adult themesGeneral AdmissionCan't make the event? Sell your tickets through our?resale partner Tixel!

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Set Times

Starts 6:30pm

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What time does Dave Hughes start?

The show at Espy Basement is listed to start at 6:30pm on Saturday, 18 April 2026. Set times for Dave Hughes haven't been announced, and a listed start is often when doors open. Times are as listed by the venue or ticket provider and can change — check with them before you go.

Where is Espy Basement located?

Espy Basement is located at 11 The Esplanade, St Kilda, VIC. The venue has a capacity of 300 people.

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Dave Hughes 2001 What's the Matter with You? 2021 From The Beginning 2009 Freedom of Something 2015 Five Years 2002 Fish n' Chips 2002 Feel Better 2025 Fastplay 2025 Evermore 2013 Enough 2018 Emma 2016 Easter 2002 Domestic Bliss 2002 Do It Right 2013 Different Song (On Our Own) 2026 Deep as Dub 2012 A Thousand Words 2015 Crutch 2013 Crickets 2026 Couple in Crowd 2 2002 Catholic, Goodnight 2002 Burn 2009 Broken Record 2026 Bread n' Jam 2002 Bleecker Street 2015 Best Crowd 2002 Bendigo 2002 Belly Up 2026 Backwards We Play 2013 Audio Relief 2012

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