Downtown · 21+
Comedy Mothership
Two-room stand-up club with national headliners, resident showcases, and Kill Tony.
280 upcoming shows · Stand-up · Open micCompare Austin's dedicated rooms
Austin comedy clubs
Comedy Austin currently tracks 10 dedicated comedy clubs and 994 future club events. Compare the rooms by neighborhood, age guidance, programming, and current schedule instead of relying on one generic best-club ranking.
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994matching upcoming events
8venues with matching dates
84citywide sources tracked
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Austin comedy clubs with upcoming shows
The Domain · 18+
Cap City Comedy Club
Austin institution for touring headliners, local showcases, and the annual Funniest Person in Austin contest.
278 upcoming shows · Stand-up · Open micRed River · 21+
The Creek and The Cave
Seven-night stand-up room with touring comics, house showcases, and a deep bench of free open mics.
20 upcoming shows · Stand-up · Open micDowntown · 21+
Sunset Strip Comedy Club
Late-night downtown stand-up with local showcases, secret lineups, and touring comics.
130 upcoming shows · Stand-up · Open micEast Austin · 18+
Rozco's Comedy Club
Intimate East Austin club mixing local all-stars, touring performers, and a weekly open mic.
31 upcoming shows · Stand-up · Open micEast Austin · 18+
East Austin Comedy Club
An intimate BYOB room built for close-up stand-up, with affordable shows throughout the week.
102 upcoming shows · Stand-upDowntown · 18+
The Velveeta Room
Austin's longest-running comedy club, pairing homegrown stand-up with visiting headliners since 1988.
148 upcoming shows · Stand-up · Open micGeorgetown · Varies
Film Alley Georgetown
Recurring comedy programming in Georgetown, with current dates gathered from its published calendar.
5 upcoming shows · Stand-upA useful starting point
Comedy Austin highlights
Tue, Jul 28 · 7:00 PM
Joe Rogan and Friends
Stand-up at Comedy Mothership in Downtown · ~$50-60 · FAT MAN.
Tue, Jul 28 · 7:00 PM
The Drop In Stand-Up Comedy Show
Stand-up at Sunset Strip Comedy Club in Downtown.
Tue, Jul 28 · 7:30 PM
2026 Funniest Person In Austin - Preliminary Round
Stand-up at Cap City Comedy Club in The Domain.
Fri, Sep 11 · 7:00 PM
Special Event: Tony Baker
Stand-up at Cap City Comedy Club in The Domain · Free.
Tue, Jul 28 · 7:30 PM
Bottom of The Barrel
Stand-up at Comedy Mothership in Downtown · ~$40-50 · LITTLE BOY.
Tue, Jul 28 · 10:00 PM
The Best Of Comedy Mothership
Stand-up at Comedy Mothership in Downtown · ~$50-60 · FAT MAN.
Tue, Jul 28 · 10:30 PM
Bottom of The Barrel
Stand-up at Comedy Mothership in Downtown · ~$40-50 · LITTLE BOY.
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How Austin comedy clubs differ
Austin's dedicated clubs range from intimate neighborhood rooms to multi-room downtown venues and a traditional headliner club at The Domain. Some emphasize national touring acts, some book local showcases throughout the week, and others mix both.
The right club depends on the performer, room style, age policy, price, location, and whether you want a reserved headliner ticket or a closer, less predictable lineup. The venue cards above link to current schedules and planning details rather than declaring one universal winner.
Clubs, theaters, and recurring rooms
This comparison limits the venue grid to dedicated comedy clubs with upcoming dates. Improv and sketch theaters have their own programming model, while bars, breweries, hotels, and pop-up producers can host excellent shows without operating as full-time clubs.
Browse the complete venue directory when geography or a specific recurring show matters more than venue category. Every profile identifies the room type and the published formats Comedy Austin currently tracks.
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Common Austin comedy questions
What is the best comedy club in Austin?
There is no single best club for every audience. Touring headliners, intimate local lineups, price, neighborhood, age rules, and room atmosphere lead to different choices.
Which Austin comedy clubs are downtown?
Several dedicated stand-up clubs sit downtown or near East Sixth and Red River, while other major options are in East Austin and at The Domain.
Do Austin comedy clubs have drink minimums?
Policies vary by club and sometimes by event. Check the official listing before purchase rather than assuming a universal rule.
Are all comedy clubs 21+?
No. Published age guidance varies from all ages to 18+ and 21+, and a particular show can use a different policy from the room's usual one.
How this guide is made
Official-source facts, independently organized
Comedy Austin collects public event details from venue and producer calendars, preserves the latest verified future dates during temporary source outages, and sends readers to the event owner for final ticketing. Highlights are chosen to make the range of Austin comedy easier to scan; placement is not a paid ranking.
Calendar last verified July 28, 2026 at 3:10 PM CDT. Reviewed by the Comedy Austin editorial team. Read our sourcing, corrections, and editorial policy.