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Funny isn't the problem. Getting found is.

Hear about comedy gigs near you first, and apply once with your clips attached.

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How to get comedy gigs on Open Comedy

Three steps from a free profile to your next booking.

  1. See gigs near you

    Bookers post gigs on Open Comedy. You get notified when spots open near you, so you hear about them before the lineup is full.

  2. Apply in one click

    Your video profile goes with every application. No pasting links into DMs or writing the same email again.

  3. Get booked

    The booker watches your clips and confirms you for the spot. You get a notification.

Applying to a gig with a video and profile on Open Comedy

Your best set goes with every application

Upload your clips once. Every application sends your profile, bio and video, and bookers watch it in their dashboard before they decide.

A booker finding and inviting comedians

Bookers can find you too

Bookers search for comedians by location and style. When they need to fill a spot, your profile can come up, and they can invite you directly.

Also on your profile

Quick apply
Apply from any gig card. Your stage name, clip and travel details are filled in, so you pick a spot and send.
Application status
See every gig you have applied for and where it stands, and your confirmed bookings in one place.
Press kit
Your photos, credits and contact details build a PDF and ZIP press kit that updates when your profile does.

Compared with Facebook groups and DMs

Facebook groups and DMs

  • Scrolling to catch a post before it disappears
  • Commenting "emailed" alongside dozens of other comedians
  • Sending clips that never get opened
  • Finding out the gig filled days ago

Open Comedy

  • Notified when a gig opens near you
  • Apply in one click with your clips, bio and profile attached
  • See the status of every application you have sent
  • Invited directly when a booker is looking for someone like you

What bookers say

“There is a very tangible community spirit running through the website. There is no better tool out there!”
Paul Home - booker at The Comedy Store, ManchesterPaul HomeBooker, The Comedy Store, Manchester

Frequently asked questions

Are there actually gigs on here?
Yes. 19,500+ gigs are coming up right now, and new ones go up every day. You get notified the moment something opens near you.
Is it free?
Yes. No subscription, no commission and no application fees. You keep everything you earn.
Do I need professional video clips?
No. A clear phone recording of a good set is enough. Bookers want to see how you hold a room.
I'm just starting out. Is this for me?
Yes. Open mics, new act nights and beginner-friendly shows are all listed, so it is a good place to build stage time.
How is this different from Facebook groups?
In a Facebook group you see a gig when you happen to scroll past it, often hours after it was posted. On Open Comedy you are notified when a gig opens near you, and you apply in one click with your clips attached.
Where can I find gigs?
Open Comedy lists gigs in 20+ countries, including the UK, US, Australia and Ireland: comedy clubs, pub rooms, festivals and corporate nights.
Can I add a Book Me button to my own website?
Yes. Every Open Comedy profile can generate a free Book Me widget that works on Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, Bandzoogle or any HTML page. Enquiries land in your inbox with your clips and profile attached. Get the code from Widgets in your account menu.

Create your free profile

It takes about a minute. Add your clips and start seeing gigs near you as they go up.

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