With an established history of featuring today’s greats and tomorrow’s celebrated performers, the SXSW Comedy Festival introduces the next wave of groundbreaking comedic talent to the entertainment industry and creative community at SXSW.
This year’s slate highlights exceptional talent and performances including stand-up, sketch, improv, podcast recordings, conversations, and more. SXSW Comedy is a unique gathering of performers from all reaches of entertainment, a special atmosphere that allows for spontaneous collaborations and magical moments.
Join us March 10-14, 2023 in Austin, Texas, with intermittent programming through Saturday, March 18. Stay tuned for the 2023 SXSW Comedy Lineup Announcement the last week of February!
All SXSW Badges (Platinum, Interactive, Music, and Film & TV) are welcome to all SXSW Comedy showcases and conference sessions.
Register now and stay tuned for announcements throughout the season. Subscribe to Event Updates to keep up with all things SXSW.
For a taste of this year’s SXSW Comedy Festival, check out the 2022 artists below, as well as our comedy alumni from years past.
2022 SXSW Comedy Highlights
2022 Participants
Alyssa Stonoha • Andy Haynes • Anthony Atamanuik • Blair Socci • Bonnie McFarlane • Bruce McCulloch • Byron Bowers • Camilla Cleese • Danielle Schneider • Doug Benson • Dulcé Sloan • Eddie Pepitone • Eleanor Kerrigan • Emma Willman • Ian Lara • Jessica Michelle Singleton • Jim Gaffigan • Joe DeRosa • John Cleese • John Gemberling • Jon Daly • Kiry Shabazz • Liza Treyger • Logan Guntzelman • Marina Franklin • Mary Lynn Rajskub • Matt Besser • Matthew Broussard • Mike Lawrence • Mike Yard • Mitra Jouhari • Nick Thune • Punkie Johnson • Rich Vos • Ricky Velez • Rosebud Baker • Sandy Honig • Scott Thompson • Sean Patton • Shane Torres • Stuart Goldsmith • Vanessa Gonzalez • Yamaneika Saunders
2022 Special Programs
Adult Swim Presents Three Busy Debras • ASSSSCAT • The Comedian’s Comedian • A Night at the Comedy Store • Comedy with the Cleeses • The Creek & The Cave • Doug Loves Movies • Find Your Beach • Gotham Comedy Club • improv4humans • Matt Besser’s 420 Show • Roast Battle • The Stand NYC • Wide World of Dougs • Would You Bang Him?
Browse SXSW Comedy's growing list of alumni and dive into the archives for select special events and podcast recordings.
For more information email comedy@sxsw.com.
