Comedy Directory

Start with the global stand-up starter pack and explore key comedy resources in one place.

Comedy Festivals Directory

Browse 155+ stand-up comedy festivals worldwide — searchable by country and month.

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Global Starter Pack

Curated core links to the most important stand-up ecosystems worldwide.

Global Festivals

Major international festivals and flagship comedy organizations.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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The world's biggest arts festival and a central launchpad for stand-up careers.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

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One of the largest comedy festivals globally, with international programming.

Just For Laughs / HAHAHA

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Montreal-rooted comedy ecosystem spanning festivals, media, and talent.

Netflix Is A Joke Fest

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Large-scale modern stand-up festival and talent discovery platform.

Find Live Shows

Fast places to discover tours, tickets, and local comedy nights.

Ticketmaster Comedy

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Mainstream tour listings and direct ticket links in multiple markets.

Eventbrite Stand-Up

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Local and independent stand-up events, including smaller venues.

Songkick Comedy

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City-based comedy tracking and alerts for upcoming events.

Time Out Comedy

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Editorial comedy guides and listings in major cities.

Industry & Discovery

Useful databases and journalism for comics, bookers, and serious fans.

Chortle

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UK comedy guide for listings, tours, reviews, and industry updates.

The Comic's Comic

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Comedy journalism and interviews focused on stand-up culture.

Stand-Up List

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Global index of comedians and specials for discovery and research.

The Guardian Comedy

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Reliable coverage of stand-up shows, festivals, and trends.

Watch Stand-Up

High-volume platforms to study writing, delivery, and crowd work.

YouTube - Stand-Up Just For Laughs

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Large archive of stand-up clips from a major comedy brand.

YouTube - Don't Tell Comedy

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Modern indie stand-up with strong production quality.

Dry Bar Comedy

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Deep catalog of full stand-up sets and specials.

YouTube - Kill Tony

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Open-mic and live feedback format with broad comedy reach.