About Open Comedy
Open Comedy is where comedians find gigs and bookers find acts. Post a show, get applications, build your lineup - no fees, no commission. Used by thousands of comedians and venues across the UK, US, Ireland, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Comedians use it to find gigs, upload clips, and apply for spots. Bookers use it to post shows, review acts, and fill lineups. It works across the UK, US, Ireland, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand - and nobody pays a penny to use it.
Why We Built This
Most comedy booking still happens through Facebook groups, Instagram DMs, and scattered WhatsApp threads. Bookers waste hours chasing acts. Comedians miss gigs because they didn't see a post in time. We've been around it long enough to know it could work better.
Open Comedy puts gigs and acts in one place. Bookers list what they need, comedians apply if it suits them, and the lineup gets sorted - without fees, commissions, or middlemen.
How Open Comedy Actually Works
Practical tools for the people who run comedy nights and the people who perform at them.
Find the Right Acts or the Right Rooms
Whether you need a headliner for a Saturday club show in Dublin or a pub gig host in Leeds, search by location, style, and experience. Comedians can browse booker profiles too - so you know who you're applying to.
List Gigs and Apply for Spots
Bookers post gigs - a Thursday night at a pub in Manchester, a weekend festival slot in Melbourne, a corporate event in New York. Comedians see what's available, apply, and bookers pick their lineup.
Let Your Set Speak for You
Upload clips from your best live sets so bookers can watch before they book. No more sending WeTransfer links or digging through YouTube playlists - everything lives on your profile.
Browse Gigs by Location
Filter shows by city, country, or region. Handy if you're touring and need to fill gaps, or if you just want to know what's running near you this weekend.
Keep Track of Where You Stand
See which gigs you've applied for, which ones confirmed you, and how your profile is performing. Useful if you're trying to move from open mics to paid spots.
Built for Working Comics and Bookers
This isn't a social network or a comedy fan site. It's a tool built specifically for people who book and perform comedy for a living - or want to start.
What It Does for You
Whether you're starting out at open mics or running a weekly club night, here's what you get.
For Comedians
- Set up a profile with your bio, headshot, and clips from live sets
- Apply to gigs in your city or anywhere you're willing to travel
- Get found by bookers who are actively looking for acts
- Track every application - know what's pending, confirmed, or passed on
- See what other comics on the circuit are doing and where they're playing
- Build a booking history that shows you're reliable and experienced
For Bookers & Venues
- Post gigs with date, location, pay details, and what kind of act you need
- Open up spots for applications and let comedians come to you
- Watch clips and read bios before you book anyone
- Find new acts you wouldn't have heard of through word of mouth alone
- Manage your lineup, confirm acts, and keep everything in one place
- Message comedians directly - no chasing people across social media
See What Gigs Are Near You
12,000+ comedians and bookers already use Open Comedy. Sign up free, set your location, and start browsing gigs and acts in your area.