Wed, Jul 29 · 7:00 PM
UCB REP CAMP SHOW
Improv at ColdTowne Theater in East Austin · ColdTowne Main Stage.
Unscripted Austin
Austin improv shows
There are 174 currently published improv performances in Comedy Austin's future calendar, spanning narrative shows, short-form games, ensembles, student showcases, and experimental formats.
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Comedy Austin highlights
Fri, Jul 31 · 7:30 PM
Glitter Witch
Improv at The Hideout Theatre in North Central Austin · $8 – $15 · Hideout Annex – back.
Sat, Aug 1 · 7:30 PM
AUG 1: ComedySportz @ Premier Music Academy
Improv at ComedySportz Austin at Premier Music Academy in Round Rock · $15 · Premier Music Academy.
Thu, Jul 30 · 7:00 PM
THE KNUCKLEBALL NOW
Improv at ColdTowne Theater in East Austin · ColdTowne Main Stage.
Thu, Jul 30 · 8:30 PM
3-ON-3 IMPROV TOURNAMENT SEMI-FINALS!
Improv at ColdTowne Theater in East Austin · ColdTowne Main Stage.
Fri, Jul 31 · 7:00 PM
STOOL PIGEON: STORYTELLING & IMPROV COMEDY
Improv at ColdTowne Theater in East Austin · ColdTowne Main Stage.
Fri, Jul 31 · 8:30 PM
PGraph
Improv at The Hideout Theatre in North Central Austin · $10 – $15 · Hideout Annex – back.
Fri, Jul 31 · 10:00 PM
PISTOL BESMO: DUNKIRK
Improv at ColdTowne Theater in East Austin · ColdTowne Main Stage.
Fri, Jul 31 · 10:00 PM
Y’Honor Presents
Improv at The Hideout Theatre in North Central Austin · $8 – $15 · Hideout Annex – back.
Sat, Aug 1 · 11:00 AM
STORY STARTS: IMPROV FOR KIDS AND THEIR ADULTS
Improv at ColdTowne Theater in East Austin · ColdTowne Main Stage.
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AUG 1: ComedySportz @ Premier Music Academy
ComedySportz Austin at Premier Music Academy · Round Rock · $15
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Improv
“CHARACTER CLOSET” COLDTOWNE LEVEL 06 GRADUATION SHOW AND CEREMONY
ColdTowne Theater · East Austin
Sun, Aug 26:00 PM CT
Sun, Aug 27:00 PM CT
What an Austin improv ticket buys
An improv show is created in the room rather than performed from a fixed stand-up set. Formats range from short games to full narrative plays, character pieces, musical improv, genre experiments, and student showcases.
The title may never appear again with the same scenes or jokes. That one-time quality is the point, and it makes the theater, ensemble, and format description especially useful when choosing a show.
Theaters, classes, and performances
Austin's improv institutions often operate both schools and stages. A class listing is not automatically a public performance, while student showcases and jams may welcome audiences under different admission rules.
Comedy Austin includes published performances and clearly described audience-facing events. Check the theater's official page for class registration, participation rules, and accessibility details.
Plan the night
Common Austin comedy questions
Is improv family-friendly?
Some shows are designed for families or all ages, while late shows may use adult themes. Confirm the individual event and venue age guidance.
Do I have to participate?
Ordinary audience members are not required to perform. A show may ask for a suggestion, but jams and workshops are different products and should describe participation explicitly.
How long is an improv show?
Run times vary by theater and format. Many are roughly an hour, but the official listing is the best source for a specific performance.
Does Austin have long-form improv?
Yes. Austin theaters regularly publish narrative, character, genre, and other long-form productions alongside short-form and experimental shows.
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.