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Post the spots you need. Comedians apply with clips attached. Confirm your lineup in one place.

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No account needed to start - we save your gig and create your account at the end.

  1. 01PostSet the spots you need
  2. 02ReviewWatch clips in context
  3. 03ConfirmBuild the lineup in one place
Watch the 46-second booking workflow.
2 minutesTo publish your first gig
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Post once. Fill your lineup. Done.

Three steps. If you can post on social media, you can use this.

1

Post your gig

Set the date, spots, and fee. Comedians near your venue get notified automatically, and you can invite your regulars from the same screen.

2

Review who applied

Applications arrive with video and bio in the same format for every act. Watch clips, compare, and shortlist - all from one screen.

3

Confirm and you're done

Accept the acts you want. They get notified instantly. Your lineup updates in the dashboard. No chasing required.

What bookers say

Trusted by 2,000+ bookers and promoters

“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, Manchester

Paul Home

Booker, The Comedy Store, Manchester

On Open Comedy since 2015 · 335 acts booked

“This is a brilliant platform! Booking allows me to be self-employed, so it's one of the things I do for a living, and you guys are really helping me do my job.”

Julius Carr - booker

Julius Carr

Booker, New York

Posted 24 NYC shows in 2023

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Will comedians actually use this?
Over 12,500+ comedians around the world already have profiles on Open Comedy. When you post a gig, nearby comedians get notified automatically - so you get applications from people who are genuinely available and interested.
Is it actually free?
Yes, 100% free. No subscription, no commission, no hidden fees. You arrange payment directly with the comedian exactly how you normally would.
Is it complicated to set up?
If you can post on social media, you can use Open Comedy. Posting a gig takes about 2 minutes. There is nothing to install and no training required.
How does this save me time compared to email?
Comedians apply with their full profile and video clips already attached. You review a single, consistent list and can accept or pass with one click - no digging through email threads for links or bios.
What if a comedian cancels last minute?
Post a "replacement needed" spot. It alerts local comedians right away so you can fill the slot from interested, available acts.
Can I import my existing contact list?
Yes. From your Invite Acts page you can upload a CSV - for example an export from Mailchimp, Gmail, or a spreadsheet. You get a preview before anything is saved, and we show which contacts already have profiles on Open Comedy.
Can I embed the lineup and application form on my venue website?
Yes. Every booker gets free embeddable widgets - a comedy lineup widget for your upcoming gigs, an application form for open spots (works as an open mic signup form too), and a recurring residency block. Paste the snippet into Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, or any HTML page. Your own domain, your visitors, your bookings.

Your next lineup is two minutes away.

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