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Headliners, showcases, and local rooms

Austin stand-up comedy

Comedy Austin is currently tracking 1366 upcoming stand-up events across clubs, theaters, major venues, neighborhood rooms, and independent producers in the Austin metro.

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1366matching upcoming events
47venues with matching dates
84citywide sources tracked

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Comedy Austin highlights

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Tue, Jul 28 · 6:00 PM

Dunk Tank

Stand-up at The Creek and The Cave in Red River · Free.

Tue, Jul 28 · 7:00 PM

Joe Rogan and Friends

Stand-up at Comedy Mothership in Downtown · ~$50-60 · FAT MAN.

Tue, Jul 28 · 7:30 PM

Bottom of The Barrel

Stand-up at Comedy Mothership in Downtown · ~$40-50 · LITTLE BOY.

Tue, Jul 28 · 8:00 PM

Live Stand-Up Comedy

Stand-up at East Austin Comedy Club in East Austin · $10+.

Verified listings

Upcoming Austin comedy

1366 total
Tue, Jul 286:00 PM CT

Stand-up

Dunk Tank

The Creek and The Cave · Red River · Free

Tue, Jul 288:00 PM CT

Stand-up

Between the Lines

Captain Quackenbush's Coffeehouse · Austin area

Tue, Jul 289:30 PM CT

Stand-up

Laugh Track

Fallout Theater · Downtown

Wed, Jul 296:00 PM CT

Stand-up

Off the Cuff

The Creek and The Cave · Red River · Free

Wed, Jul 298:00 PM CT

Stand-up

The Fold

The Creek and The Cave · Red River

Wed, Jul 299:00 PM CT

Stand-up

Bella & Friends

The Jackalope South Shore · Austin area · Free

Wed, Jul 299:00 PM CT

Stand-up

The Hump

The Velveeta Room · Downtown

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.

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.