Comedy AustinJoin the list

Headliners, showcases, and local rooms

Austin stand-up comedy

Comedy Austin is currently tracking 1764 upcoming stand-up events across clubs, theaters, major venues, neighborhood rooms, and independent producers in the Austin metro.

Current stand-up listings
1764matching upcoming events
33venues with matching dates
83citywide sources tracked

A useful starting point

Comedy Austin highlights

Current stand-up listings

Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM

Live Stand-Up Comedy

Stand-up at East Austin Comedy Club in East Austin · $15+.

Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM

Big Jay Oakerson

Stand-up at Comedy Mothership in Downtown · FAT MAN.

Sun, Nov 1 · 7:00 PM

Student Showcase

Stand-up at The Hideout Theatre in North Central Austin · $5 – $15 · Hideout Annex – back.

Fri, Oct 30 · 8:00 PM

Live Stand-Up Comedy

Stand-up at East Austin Comedy Club in East Austin · $15+.

Comedy shows

Upcoming Austin comedy

30 of 1764

Some dates follow recurring schedules. Confirm the date, admission, and availability with the venue before booking.

Fri, Oct 307:30 PM CT

Stand-up

Quackin' Jokes

Captain Quack's Coffeehouse · Austin area · Confirm date with venue

Fri, Oct 308:00 PM CT

Stand-up

Comedy Gold

Sunset Strip Comedy Club · Downtown

Sat, Oct 317:30 PM CT

Stand-up

Comedy Knights

Kingdom · Austin area · Confirm date with venue

Showing the first 30 of 1764 matching listings.

See the complete date range in the calendar

Austin stand-up is more than one club

Austin's stand-up circuit includes traditional headliner clubs, intimate local rooms, independent bar shows, new-material showcases, touring theater dates, secret lineups, and open mics. The format label alone does not tell you how polished, expensive, or experimental a night will be.

Dedicated clubs usually provide the clearest ticketing and seating structure. Independent rooms can offer closer audience contact, unusual lineups, and lower admission, while major venues are built for nationally touring performers.

Match the room to the night

Look at the venue profile alongside the event listing. Neighborhood, age policy, room size, parking, drink minimums, and late-show timing can matter as much as the billed performer.

Comedy Austin labels an event as stand-up from the published title, description, category, and venue programming. Mixed-format shows may be placed under variety when no single form dominates.

Plan the night

Common Austin comedy questions

Where can I see stand-up comedy in Austin?

Dedicated clubs downtown, in East Austin, and at The Domain publish stand-up throughout the week, with additional independent and touring dates across the metro.

What is the difference between a showcase and a headliner show?

A showcase generally features several shorter sets. A headliner show centers on one performer with supporting acts, although the exact format comes from the producer.

Are Austin stand-up lineups announced in advance?

Headliner dates usually are. Secret shows, club showcases, and local lineups may announce fewer names or change performers close to showtime.

Does this include open mics?

Open mics have their own guide because performer sign-up and audience expectations differ from booked stand-up shows.

Before you go

Tickets and venue details

Open an event for its showtime, venue, admission details, and ticket link. Confirm the final lineup and availability with the venue or producer before booking.

Calendar last verified October 13, 2026 at 5:07 AM CDT. Guide standards and corrections are maintained under the sourcing, corrections, and editorial policy.