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Data-driven insights and emerging patterns in the comedy world, including shifts in performance formats, booking demand, city-level growth, and how the industry is evolving.
For decades, the standard path was straightforward: you get an agent, they handle your bookings, you pay commission, everyone moves on. It was simple. Predictable.…
More comedians performing than ever before. More competition. Harder breaks. Here's how oversaturation is reshaping comedy booking and what it means for your career.
Comedy club economics have changed dramatically. Here's what's working for venues in 2026 and what successful owners are doing differently.
For decades, the path to comedy success was pretty clear: get booked at clubs, work your way up, eventually headline. In 2026, that playbook is…
Five years ago, suggesting a comedian could build a career on TikTok would’ve been laughable. Now it’s happening. Some comedians are finding that short-form content…
If you’ve been paying attention to stand-up comedy over the last couple of years, you’ve noticed something shifting. The traditional path, grind open mics in…
Stand-up comedy is having a bit of a moment. In cities all over the world, new comedy clubs are appearing. Some are proper venues, others…
For decades, stand-up comedy revolved around a handful of cities. New York, Los Angeles, and London were where you moved if you wanted a career.…
For a long time, the goal in stand-up was simple: get noticed by a big platform. TV appearances, network specials, and streaming deals were the…
Short comedy sets are becoming the standard at open mic nights and small stand-up gigs in 2026. If you perform regularly or run comedy nights,…
