Jaboukie Young-White performing on Only Murderers In The Building - SXSW Comedy Festival - photo by Mindy Tucker

Comedy Festival

Friday, March 13 - Monday, March 16

The SXSW Comedy Festival brings together today’s icons and tomorrow’s stars. Open to all badge holders, it’s where fans, artists, and industry gather for unforgettable shows, discover new favorite comics, and experience a creative energy that’s pure SXSW.

About Comedy

The SXSW Comedy Festival has a long-standing history of bringing together the biggest names in comedy and the next generation of breakout talent. Join us in Austin for four nights of incredible stand-up sets, improv, live podcast tapings, surprise cameos, late-night showcases, and more!

See You at SXSW 2026

Join us for SXSW 2026 from March 13–16 in Austin, TX. Registration and housing are now open! Explore participation opportunities and stay tuned for announcements throughout the season. Subscribe to Event Updates and community newsletters.

For more SXSW Comedy information, please email comedy@sxsw.com.

2025 Comedy Lineup

Take a look back at the lineup from the 2025 SXSW Comedy Festival, including Sam Jay, Lisa Gilroy, Godfrey, and many more.

2025 Comedy Lineup

SXSW Comedy Festival - 2025

SXSW Timeline

March 13-16, 2026

Plan your SXSW 2026 adventure today! Explore primary access per badge type across daily programming including Conference tracks, Festivals, and Exhibitions.

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SXSW Comedy Alumni

Check out more SXSW Comedy Alumni

Patton Oswalt, Reggie Watts

SXSW Comedy Festival, 2023

Ilana Glazer

SXSW Comedy Festival, 2019

Yamaneika Saunders

SXSW Comedy Festival, 2022

Nick Kroll

SXSW Comedy Festival, 2017

Chris Gethard, Pete Holmes, Todd Barry, Judd Apatow, Kumail Nanjiani

SXSW Comedy Festival, 2012

Amy Schumer

SXSW Comedy Festival, 2015

Jim Gaffigan, Dulcé Sloan, John Cleese, Ricky Velez

SXSW Comedy Festival , 2022

Mindy Tucker Portrait Gallery

Since 2014, the SXSW Comedy Festival has been a playground for photographer Mindy Tucker to capture some of the funniest names in the game. Take a look back at a collection of her work throughout the years.

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