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Friendly Fire with Jo Ellis

Thu., Aug. 20, 10-11:30 p.m.

The Creek & the Cave

611 E. Seventh, 611 E. Seventh, Austin Downtown

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15.00

Comedy, Theatre, Queer

Friendly Fire with Jo Ellis is Austin's #1 live late-night tv show. Featuring comedy headlines, standup, guest interviews, audience Q&A, and a live band, the show blends the energy of classic late-night television with the spontaneity of a live comedy club. Recorded before a live studio audience at The Creek and The Cave, Friendly Fire is a live experience unlike anything else in Austin comedy. Recorded before a live studio audience, Friendly Fire is a live experience unlike anything else in Austin comedy, where the audience becomes part of the show. Late-night isn't dead. It's Alive in Austin! (737) 222-0852
Esther's Follies

Through Dec. 31

Esther's Follies

525 E. Sixth, Austin Downtown

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Comedy

The #1 Thing To Do in Austin! Shows Every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday! For 50 years, Esther’s Follies in Austin, Texas has been entertaining sold-out audiences with political satire, comedy sketches, Vegas-style magic and hilarious musical numbers. Esther’s has been hailed as “Austin’s answer to Saturday Night Live”, with sharp insightful comedy performed by talented actors, entertainers, and musicians. 512/320-0198
Buzz Mill Comedy

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays

Buzz Mill Eastside

1209 E. Seventh, Austin Lower East

Comedy

This newest Buzz Mill (right there on Seventh) has a full slate of funny supercharging their sweet and welcoming lounge, night after night after night. Check their website, see what's on, and (serving suggestion) treat yourself to some mighty tasty noms while you're there.
The Comedy Mothership

Mondays-Saturdays

The Comedy Mothership

320 E. Sixth, Austin Downtown

Comedy

Joe Rogan's new venue is open at what used to be the Alamo Ritz, bringing in some of the biggest names and rising stars in the business. 512/610-5537
The Creek and the Cave

Wednesdays-Saturdays

The Creek & the Cave

611 E. Seventh, 611 E. Seventh, Austin Downtown

Comedy

This snazzy spot for local and national stand-up acts has shows almost every night of the week. 737/222-0852
South Austin Comedy Club

Wednesdays-Saturdays

South Austin Comedy Club

7601 S. Congress, Austin South

Comedy

South Austin’s first dedicated comedy venue brings top-notch acts to South Austin every Wednesday through Saturday. Wed.-Sat., 7:30pm
The Feature

Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31

East Austin Comedy Club

2505 E 6th St Suite D, Austin East

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$15.00

Comedy

Settle in for a night of laughter with Austin’s funniest local comedians at East Austin Comedy, an intimate hidden gem where every seat feels close to the stage. No gimmicks, no pressure; just smart, funny people doing what they do best. BYOB, kick back, and have a good time! This event runs from Nov 13, 2025 to Dec 31, 2026 and happens every: Thursdays: 7:00pm - 8:30pm 720-363-2059
Lip Service Comedy: An Advice Show

Every other Thursday, 9-10:40 p.m. Continues through Nov. 12

East Austin Comedy Club

2505 E 6th St Suite D, Austin East

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$10 in advance, $15 at door

Comedy

Lip Service is a live comedy advice show where you spill the tea and Austin’s funniest comics break it down with judgment, love, and just the right amount of chaos. Bring your messy group chats, toxic exes, friendship drama, workplace disasters—drop it all in our tea jar and watch comedians go in. It’s group therapy if your therapists were unqualified, hilarious, and a little too excited to judge. BYOB, BYO drama, and leave with advice you might actually take. Every other Thursday, 9pm at East Austin Comedy. 18+ 4435236260
Garage

Thursdays

Fallout Theater

616 Lavaca, Austin Downtown

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Comedy, Queer

Laugh, live, and love with these hilarious women and nonbinary comics as Lindsey Walther, Alex Walker, Irielle Wesley, Angelina Martin, Steph VF, Molly Moore, Malia Moss, Maria Pond, Bri Huddock, and Arielle LaGuette deliver top-tier improv. 616/676-7209
PGraph

Thursdays

Hideout Theatre & Coffeehouse

617 Congress, Austin Downtown

Comedy

Austin’s reputation as an improv comedy town has a lot to do with the trio of Kareem Badr, Kaci Beeler, and Roy Janik, aka Parallelogramophonograph (or PGraph, if you’re nasty). With over a thousand unique performances under their combined belts, they’ve taken just about every award possible for their approach to improv, which is a lot more than just zany sketches. With their longtime residency at the current Hideout location coming to a close later this year as the beloved Downtown coffeehouse/theatre searches for a new home, catch this Austin comedy royalty in their throne room every Thursday until then.… 512/476-1313
Fallout Comedy

Thursdays-Saturdays

Fallout Theater

616 Lavaca, Austin Downtown

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Comedy

This hotbed of local performance is carrying on even more than usual, with an eclectic mix of live, mind-rocking comedy from some of Austin's best, all week long. And, srsly, who would ever disagree with the sentiment of Monday night's Fuck This Week show? Check the website for details. 616/676-7209
East Austin Comedy Club

Thursdays-Saturdays

Tiger Den

1303 E. Fourth, Austin Lower East

Comedy

This laughalicious club operates out of Tiger Den on the Eastside and is the city's only BIPOC-owned comedy venue. Thu., 7 & 9pm; Fri.-Sat., 8 & 10pm
Improve at The Hideout

Thursdays-Sundays

Hideout Theatre & Coffeehouse

617 Congress, Austin Downtown

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$10 and up

Comedy

The diverse lineup of hilarious, always surprising improv shows continues, with Pgraph and Maestro and the Big Bash and more, for the most unexpected delights of in-person entertainment. 512/476-1313
Comedy Showcase

Thursdays-Sundays

Cap City Comedy Club

11506 Century Oaks Ste. B-100, Austin North

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$27 and up

Comedy

That's right: The longtime cornerstone of Austin's comedy scene is in the Domain with an ongoing showcase of the country's top comics gracing the mainstage each week. 512/467-2333
Austin Sketch Fest

Aug. 14-16 and 21-23

Various Locations

Various Locations, Austin Greater Austin

Comedy

Hee and haw your way through Austin’s celebration of the sketch comedy art form with local and national artists lighting up marquees wherever good jokes are found.
Austin Sketch Fest 2026

Aug. 14-16 and 21-23

Various Locations

Various Locations, Austin Greater Austin

Comedy

Improv’s having a moment right now, and stand-up’s really never gone out of style, but the skill of sketch comedy deserves its time in the silly sun. Lucky for us Austinites that there’s a two-weekend fest celebrating the scripted art with headliners like Assssketch, Shitty Mozart, Aly Dixon, and SNL’s Andrew Dismukes joining local talent like Rochelle McConico, Ponyboy, Egg Party, and Avery & Sabrina Host a Sketch Show among many others. Grab a badge for one or both weekends before the laughter leaves town. – James Scott
The Big Bash

Fridays

Hideout Theatre & Coffeehouse

617 Congress, Austin Downtown

Comedy

Back in the year 2013, former Arts Editor Robert Fairies interviewed the Hideout’s Roy Janik on this “all-star” improv comedy team. Janik said at the time that his desire for the Big Bash, Hideout’s Friday night show for now over 13 years, was the performance be “something that you ‘have to do’ when you come to Austin.” Well, Reader: You’re obviously in Austin. Why not stop by this Congress comedy den for a knockout night of pro improv performers delivering a highly skilled showcase of games, scenes, and stories? – James Scott 512/476-1313
PGraph

Fridays

Hideout Annex

5555 N. Lamar Blvd. Unit B-103, Austin Midtown

Comedy

Now that the legendary comedy stage of Hideout Theatre has left its longtime Congress locale, they’ve continued programming over at their North Lamar annex – you know, the one by the Half Price. Among those shows still kicking and cackling is the Best of Austin-winning Parallelogramophonograph, or PGraph. The troupe containing Kareem Badr, Kaci Beeler, and Roy Janik offers full-length improvised plays generated with skills earned over 20 years and 1,500 shows together. These shows? Funny! Which is all anyone can ask of a Friday night improv show. Snag tickets as soon as possible, though, because the annex – or,…
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 — The Chambers Theatre

Fri., Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m. and Fri., Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m.

Inspired Minds Art Center

121 Main St., Buda Beyond Austin

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$16.00

Comedy, Theatre

Inspired Minds Art Center Chambers Theatre Company Presents: Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 is a comedic murder mystery play by John Bishop, known for its witty dialogue, farcical situations, and a whodunit plot set during a rehearsal for a new musical. The play follows a group of characters, including a detective and a composer, as they try to solve the murder of a producer, all while dealing with the chaos of a show in development, leading to a series of hilarious and unexpected twists. 512-364-3630
Comedy Gold

Fridays, 8-9:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 28

Sunset Strip Comedy Club

214 E. Sixth, Unit C, Austin Downtown

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$20.00

Comedy

Standup Comedy this Friday at 8 PM | Sunset Strip Comedy Club – Austin, TX Get ready to strike Comedy Gold every Friday night at 8 PM! This high-energy stand-up showcase features a rotating lineup of the best comedians in Austin, plus surprise drop-ins from touring headliners. Whether you're a die-hard comedy fan or just looking for a fun night out, this show delivers nonstop laughs and unforgettable moments. Located at Sunset Strip Comedy Club in the heart of Austin’s entertainment district, Comedy Gold is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy (737) 228-0003
Sunset After Dark Comedy Show

Fridays, 10-11:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 28

Sunset Strip Comedy Club

214 E. Sixth, Unit C, Austin Downtown

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$20.00

Comedy

Fridays • 10:00 PM Sunset Strip Comedy Club Sunset Strip After Dark is a late-night comedy showcase featuring Austin’s funniest comedians performing their sharpest, most unfiltered material. Expect big laughs, bold sets, and a rotating lineup of established killers and rising stars. Full bar. Electric crowd. The perfect way to end your Friday night on 6th Street. This is a Weekly Recurring Event Runs from Aug 7, 2026 to Aug 28, 2026 and happens every: Fridays: 10:00pm - 11:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada) (737) 228-0003
Austin Sketch Fest

Aug. 14-23, 7:30-11:59 p.m.

ColdTowne Theater

1700 E. Second, Austin Lower East

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$15-35

Comedy, Theatre

Austin Sketch Fest is back for its 17th year, showcasing 2 weekends of sketch comedy fun! August 14-16 & 21-23! This year's headliners include: Andrew Dismukes - SNL Cast Member! - Aug. 22-23 Aly Dixon - Aug. 21 ASSSSketch - Aug. 15-16 Shitty Mozart - Aug. 15 Austin Sketch Fest showcases the best scripted comedy from Austin and the wilderness beyond. Austin Sketch Fest is produced, booked, and organized by ColdTowne Theater. Previous festivals have featured Tim Robinson, Amber Ruffin, Ego Nwodim, Business Casual, Meg Stalter, Paul F. Tompkins, Master Pancake Theater, and many more! 512/814-8696
Snail Haven's Comedy Pregame

Fridays

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Free

Comedy

This is a weekly stand-up comedy showcase to help you pregame your Friday night on the town. (Snail Haven also features music shows, film screenings, and general hangs. Best bet: Follow @SnailHavenShows on Instagram and DM them for event details.) Fridays, 8pm
Comedy at the Velveeta Room

Fridays, Saturdays

Velveeta Room

521 E. Sixth, Austin Downtown

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$10

Comedy

The legend of Ronnie Velveeta lives on at this storied 'stablishment of a stand-up stage, where some of the country's hottest comics come to make the floorboards quake with laughter every weekend on Dirty Sixth. 512-766-VELV (8358)
ColdTowne Theater

Fridays, Saturdays

ColdTowne Theater

1700 E. Second, Austin Lower East

Comedy

ColdTowne? Yes! With improv, sketch, stand-up, this place is a designated den of gold, baby, sweet comedy gold. 512/814-8696
Big Texas Comedy Showcase

Saturdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 29

Sunset Strip Comedy Club

214 E. Sixth, Unit C, Austin Downtown

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$20.00

Comedy

Saturdays • 6:00 PM Sunset Strip Comedy Club Big Texas Comedy Showcase features a high-energy lineup of Austin’s funniest comedians and special guests delivering sharp, uncensored stand-up. A fast-paced showcase packed with big laughs, bold voices, and Texas-sized energy. 18+ show • Full bar • Prime start to your Saturday night This is a Weekly Recurring Event Runs from Aug 1, 2026 to Aug 29, 2026 and happens every: Saturdays: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada) (737) 228-0003
Underground Heavyweights: Mix Master Mike, Rahzel, JS-1, and Henry Invisible

Sat., Aug. 15, 7 p.m.

Regal Rooms

1204 Regal Row, Austin South

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GM - $25 + Sales Tax and Fees and VIP Lounge - $50 + Sales Tax and Fees

Comedy

⚡ The Lineup 🛸 Mix Master Mike Rock Hall Inductee: The multi-time DMC World Champion DJ and legendary resident turntablist for the Beastie Boys. Pioneer Spirit: As a co-founder of the Invisibl Skratch Piklz, he permanently revolutionized the global scratching art form. The Sonic Style: Expect fierce, aggressive stadium-rock energy as he treats his turntables like an electric guitar with lightning-fast cuts. 🎤 Rahzel The Godfather of Noise: A true hip-hop legend and former vocal powerhouse member of The Roots. Vocal Illusionist: He redefined beatboxing globally with his jaw-dropping ability to sing a chorus and drop a beat simultaneously. One-Man 512/434-3184
Austin Sketch Fest Presents: Shitty Mozart!

Sat., Aug. 15, 7:30-9 p.m.

ColdTowne Theater

1700 E. Second, Austin Lower East

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$35

Comedy

Austin Sketch Fest is 2 back-to-back weekends of sketch comedy gold August 14 – 23 at ColdTowne Theater. ASF showcases the best scripted comedy from Austin and the wilderness beyond. They tried to clone Mozart, it went horribly wrong, and now we’re stuck with the consequences. With a cheap wig and a mess of musical gadgets, Shitty Mozart (Aaron Nemo, Peabody-winning former writer at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) performs a dazzlingly chaotic and vulgar one-man concerto. This unusual blend of music, animation, and live bees forces audiences to grapple with life’s biggest questions, like, “Did he just fart?" 512/814-8696
Secret Stash - All-Star Improv Comedy

Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 30

Fallout Theater

616 Lavaca, Austin Downtown

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$15

Comedy

BYOB to this Austin comedy basement's best kept secret! Join some of Austin’s funniest performers for one-of-a-kind live performance experience in this limited run through August 29th. Watch these all-star comedians (including winners of B. Iden Payne Critics Awards, Austin Chronicle's Best Of, and more) create a totally improvised live show inspired by your stories. Starring Amy Knop, Xander Noland, Sunny Huang, Kevin Anderson, Jenny Rosario, Nick Ramirez, Lisa Jackson, Tanner Bench, Jami Reetz, Brian Bonnet and special secret guests. Use code SECRET to get in on the magic! 616/676-7209
Austin Sketch Fest Presents: ASSSSKETCH!

Aug. 15-16, 9-10:30 p.m.

ColdTowne Theater

1700 E. Second, Austin Lower East

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$35

Comedy

Austin Sketch Fest is 2 back-to-back weekends of sketch comedy gold August 14 – 23 at ColdTowne Theater. ASF showcases the best scripted comedy from Austin and the wilderness beyond. Experience ASSSSKETCH, the premier sketch comedy troupe from the legendary Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York featuring talent from “The Chair Company,” “And Just Like That,” “Only Murders In The Building,” “Gossip Girl,” and “Watch What Happens Live” — and other NYC-based shows that LA talent don’t audition for — as they bring their uproarious fan-favorite show to Austin to share their fast-paced, pop-culture addled, sketches packed with hilarity! 512/814-8696
Late Night at Sunset Strip

Saturdays, 10-11:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 29

Sunset Strip Comedy Club

214 E. Sixth, Unit C, Austin Downtown

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$20.00

Comedy

Late Night at Sunset Strip is a high-energy stand-up showcase featuring Austin’s funniest comedians, surprise guests, and bold late-night material. (737) 228-0003
Traitors - Killer Improv Comedy

Sat., Aug. 15, 10-11 p.m.

Fallout Theater

616 Lavaca, Austin Downtown

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$10 with code FAITHFUL

Comedy

A fully improvised competition based on reality TV show The Traitors, mixing star performers from Austin’s top comedy shows. (*If you haven't seen The Traitors, it's the game you may know as mafia or werewolf or Among Us—with a healthy dose of Reality-TV-character-based hilarity.) 616/676-7209
Coming Out: A Queer Stand Up Showcase

Third Saturday of every month, 10 p.m.

Fallout Theater

616 Lavaca, Austin Downtown

Queer, Comedy

Host of podcast According to an Idiot Moe Christine wrangles this cavalcade of queer comics into a showcase that’ll have you laughing, loving, and absolutely living for it, honey. 616/676-7209
Last Voyage of the Voyagers

Saturdays

Fallout Theater

616 Lavaca, Austin Downtown

Comedy

Austin’s comedy scene is synonymous with improv, but it’s not all about the “yes, and.” Sketch comedy troupe the Voyagers goes on stage with a lot more than a wing, a prayer, and hopes that the audience has some good prompts. Promising live sketch comedy from the bottom of the barrel of their hearts, these laughs from the end times come from writer/director John Gholson, who is set to become the toast of this year’s Tribeca Festival as star of the new Austin-made horror, Man Finds Tape. But before he terrorizes the Big Apple, catch him and the rest of… 616/676-7209
Hysteria!

Saturdays

ColdTowne Theater

1700 E. Second, Austin Lower East

Comedy

Previously under the moniker “Whose Life Is It Anyway?” this comedy variety show skewers the Lone Star State’s backwards movement on reproductive rights. Carolyn Kelleher and Caroline Penca play hosts/producers/directors to a cast of comedic talent that includes such luminaries as Becca Andrews, Ricky Corragio, Rainny Daze, Kim Egner, Sandra Fountain, Judy Lee, Chelsee Lopez, Shannon Mullery, Martha Neil, and Kat Williams. Be there this Saturday, or be an aborted little cell clump! – James Scott 512/814-8696
Peckerheads Showcase

Saturdays

Peckerheads

402 E. Sixth, Austin Downtown

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Comedy

512/547-4161
Probably Magic: Magic Variety Show

Sun., Aug. 16, 7:30-9 p.m.

Fallout Theater

616 Lavaca, Austin Downtown

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$15 -$20

Theatre, Comedy

A one-of-a-kind variety magic show featuring Austin’s best magicians, impossible illusions, and nonstop surprises! Austin’s finest magicians are excited to introduce you to the best magic you’ll see outside of Las Vegas. Multiple magicians on one stage — each pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. No top hats. No cheesy tricks. Just smart, modern magic that will mess with your head (in a good way). 616/676-7209
Probably Magic: Magic Variety Show

Sun., Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m.

Fallout Theater

616 Lavaca, Austin Downtown

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$15 - $20

Comedy

Probably Magic: Magic Variety Show is the showcase for Austin’s funniest and most talented magicians. Specializing in smaller and more intimate venues, our performers are usually seen at private events only; but we love magic so we’re bringing it to the Fallout stage for everyone to enjoy. Come experience why magic is better live and be amazed by some of the best magic you’ll see outside of Las Vegas. 616/676-7209
Live at Sunset Strip Comedy Show

Sundays, 9-10:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 30

Sunset Strip Comedy Club

214 E. Sixth, Unit C, Austin Downtown

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$20.00

Comedy

Sundays • 9:00 PM Sunset Strip Comedy Club Live at Sunset Strip is a weekly stand-up showcase featuring Austin’s top comedians plus surprise guests delivering fresh material, big laughs, and unpredictable moments. A rotating lineup makes every Sunday night different—and always worth it. Full bar. Relaxed vibes. The perfect way to end your weekend laughing. (737) 228-0003
Comedy Night at Urban Pour Social

Sundays, 7-10 p.m.

The Urban Pour Social at Hotel Indigo Downtown Austin

810 Red River Street, Austin Downtown

Free

Comedy

Laugh it off with 5–7 stand-up comics bringing sharp wit and big energy — no cover, just good vibes and even better punchlines. Hosted by Papi Cannon. (512) 481-1000