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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.

Why Independent Comedy Clubs Are Opening Everywhere

March 8, 2026 Tracy Spungeon

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…

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Comedy Cities: Where Stand-Up Comedy Is Exploding

March 5, 2026 Tracy Spungeon

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.…

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How Independent Comedians Are Outgrowing Traditional Platforms

March 2, 2026 Tracy Spungeon

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…

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Why Short Comedy Sets Are Winning in 2026 (And What That Means for Open Mics)

February 2, 2026 Tracy Spungeon

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,…

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TikTok Stand-Up Comedy: What’s Actually Happening

October 21, 2023 Tracy Spungeon

TikTok didn’t ask permission before it changed stand-up comedy. It just did it. And whether you think that’s brilliant or terrifying probably depends on how…

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