Open Comedy Newsroom
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.
Austin's comedy scene is booming. Here's the real roadmap for how comedians break in, the venues that matter, and what it actually takes to build comedy work.
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…
Every comedian dreads the same thing: the heckler. That one person (or group) in the audience who decides they’re funnier than you. Who shouts interruptions…
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…
Your first open mic is coming up. Here's what actually happens, what to bring, what to expect, and how to prepare so you walk in knowing what you're in for.
Everything you need to know about performing at Edinburgh Fringe 2026 - key dates, registration, venue options, costs, and practical tips for getting your comedy show into the world's biggest arts festival.
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…
