Comedy Festival

March 9–17, 2018

Growing from a one-night celebration of comedy’s biggest names into a week-long whirlwind of a festival, the SXSW Comedy Festival presents uniquely diverse programming that highlights exceptional emerging and established talent.

'Comedy Bang Bang' Live at 2017 SXSW Comedy – Photo by Mindy Best/Getty Images

About Comedy

STANDUP. IMPROV. SKETCH. PODCASTS. PANELS. PARTIES.

With a packed day to night schedule from March 9-13, 2018, and nightly shows March 14-17, SXSW Comedy features a diverse line-up of rising stars, established greats, and surprise guests. All badges, Film and Music Wristbands are welcome to all SXSW Comedy events.

Browse 2018 Comedy Schedule

Explore 2018 lineup highlights below and stay tuned for more announcements from SXSW Comedy, which will include additional performers, showcases, and events. Full details and lineups at sxsw.com/comedy/2018.

Browse SXSW Comedy’s growing list of alumni and browse the archive of select special events and podcast recordings.

For more information email comedy@sxsw.com.

2018 Lineup

Explore the 2018 lineup below and stay tuned to SXSW News for more SXSW Comedy announcements including performers, showcases, and events.

Comedy Festival Participants

Adam Lustick • Adam Pally • Aparna Nancherla • Baron Vaughn • Beth Stelling • Betsy Sodaro • Bill Hader • Chris Garcia • Conner O’Malley • Dave Anthony • Dave Hill • David Gborie • Dick Cavett • Doug Benson • Gareth Reynolds • Godfrey • Horatio Sanz • Ian Abramson • Ian Karmel • Jake Weisman • James Adomian • James Davis • Jermaine Fowler • Jim Gaffigan • Jo Firestone • Joe Pera • Jon Gabrus • Lauren Lapkus • Leonard Maltin • Liza Treyger • Lynne Koplitz • Maeve Higgins • Martha Kelly • Matt Besser • Matt Ingebretson • Matteo Lane • Matthew Broussard • Monroe Martin • Nick Thune • Nick Offerman • Orlando Leyba • Pat Bishop • Rachel Bloom • Ramon Rivas • Jeffrey Ross • Robin Thede • Ron White • Roy Wood Jr. • Sam Morril • Scott Aukerman • Sean Patton • Stuart Goldsmith • Vanessa Gonzalez • Willie Barcena and More

Special Programs Featuring

ASSSSCAT • Butterboy • Comedy Bang! Bang! • Comedy Central’s Corporate Retreat • Doug Loves Movies • improv4humans • James Davis and Friends • Loud Village Live • Maltin on Movies • The Comedian’s Comedian • The Dollop • Witch Taint and More

Browse the Initial 2018 Comedy Announcement

Special Event & Podcast Recordings Archive

Videos and Podcast Recordings	Year
Comedy Bang! Bang! Podcast Live from SXSW	2017
Hannibal Buress: Handsome Rambler Podcast Live from SXSW	2017
Harmontown Live from Esther’s Follies at SXSW ’17	2017
improv4humans Podcast Live from SXSW	2017
TruTV’s Talk Show the Game Show Live	2017

View More From 2011-2016 Archive

Comedy Bang! Bang! – #408 Live At SXSW 2016	2016
Maltin on Movies Podcast	2016
Showtime’s SXSW Comedy with Natasha Leggero	2016
Todd Barry Podcast: Live from SXSW with Doug Benson, Betsy Brandt and Brooke Van Poppelen	2016
Who Charted? Podcast Live at SXSW	2016
All Things Comedy Live	2015
Comedy Bang! Bang! – #339 Live From SXSW 2015	2015
Comedy Bang! Bang! Podcast Live from SXSW 2015	2015
Harmontown Live from SXSW ’15	2015
Horatio Sanz’s The Hooray Show Podcast	2015
Showtime’s SXSW Comedy with W. Kamau Bell	2015
Comedy Bang! Bang! – #275 Live From SXSW 2014	2014
Comedy Gives Back Showcase – Iliza Shlesinger	2014
Comedy Gives Back Showcase – Pete Holmes	2014
Ding-Donger with Matt Braunger	2014
improv4humans Podcast Live from SXSW	2014
The Pete Holmes Show: You Made it Weird at SXSW	2014
Todd Barry Podcast Live: SXSW ’14	2014
You Made it Weird with Pete Holmes: Live from SXSW 2014	2014
Comedy Bang! Bang! – #206 Live From SXSW 2013	2013
Comedy Bang! Bang! Live w/Sarah Silverman, Michael Cera, Tim & Eric	2013
WTF Podcast w/James Franco, Harmony Korine, and more	2013
Comedy Bang! Bang! – #149 Live From SXSW 2012	2012
Greg Proops’ Smartest Man in the Word Podcast	2012
Kevin Pollock’s Chat Show	2012
Sklarbro Country Live from SXSW 2012	2012
The Benson Interruption	2012
You Made it Weird with Pete Holmes: Live From SXSW With Judd Apatow, Todd Barry and More	2012
Comedy Bang! Bang! – #96 Live From SXSW!	2011
Nerdist Podcast: John Oliver	2011
WTF Podcast Live at SXSW	2011