Comedy at SXSW

If you’ve got a SXSW badge, you’ve got access to SXSW Comedy events. Get ready for dozens of shows during the 2013 conference, from live podcasts to stand up showcases, plus panels, parties, and more. Most events will be held during the SXSW Film and Interactive conferences (March 9-12), with special nightly performances through SXSW Music (March 13-16).

Recent News

Funniest Person in Austin, Ramin Nazer, Talks About His New Album

Created by Samantha on January 11, 2013
Comedy
Photo by Kristin HilleryRamin Nazer - Photo by Kristin Hillery

It's a new year with new comedy albums to obsess over, so what better way to start than with "You Were Good Too," the debut from current “Funniest Person in Austin” Ramin Nazer. Featuring over an hour of new material taped live at Austin’s Cap City Comedy, "You Were Good Too" (available exclusively online) showcases Nazer’s well-known high energy absurdity.

Stand-Up Dan Soder Makes His Late Night Debut

Created by Samantha on January 9, 2013
Comedy


2013 is shaping up to be an exciting year for late night. Sure, there have already been time slot switches and rumors of Leno leaving, but if stand-up (and SXSW Comedy alumni)Dan Soder’s debut on Conan is any indication, we’ve got a lot of great stand-up to look forward to this year.

Comedy Bang Bang's "Holiday Spectacular" and More Best-Of Episodes From Earwolf

Created by Samantha on December 18, 2012
Comedy


The best-of list season has arrived! With plenty of film and music rankings to sift through, SXSW Comedy has been finishing up the year enjoying best-of episodes from a few of our favorite podcasts. Nobody does the holidays quite like Earwolf, the podcast network with iTunes’ top shows like Comedy Bang! Bang!, Who Charted? and How Did This Get Made, as well as some of our favorite new programs including improv4humans, The Fogelnest Files, Owen & TJ Read the News and many more.

All SXSW Comedy Shows Open to All Badgeholders

Created by Samantha on December 11, 2012
Comedy
Did you know that your SXSW badge gets you into official SXSW Comedy shows? Or that, during SXSW 2013, all comedy shows will be open to all badgeholders? That’s right – whether you’ve got a Film, Interactive, Music, Gold, or Platinum badge, you’ve got access to SXSW Comedy all week.

In 2013, SXSW Comedy will host several shows a night during the Film and Interactive conferences (March 9-12), with special nightly performances through Music (March 13-16). More information on 2013 presenters, programming, podcasts, and panels will be announced in the new year.

And, as always, whether you have a badge or not we’ve still got stuff for you to enjoy – like podcasts recorded live at SXSW Comedy, available for your listening pleasure all year long. Check out our Recordings archive for the latest links.

Fall Comedy Highlights

Created by Samantha on November 27, 2012
Comedy


At SXSW Comedy, we’re preparing for the cold weather the way we usually do, by stocking up on new albums, podcasts, web series and TV shows from our favorite comics. It just so happens that this year some of our favorite fall comedy comes from SXSW alumni. Here’s what we’re listening to, watching and getting excited about this month:

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