New South Comedy Festival

16 shows. 7 workshops. Over 100 performers. Countless laughs. From November 4-9th, improvisers, stand-up comedians, and sketch comedy guests from across the United States will converge on Greenville, SC for the 13th Annual New South Comedy Festival.

You can purchase individual tickets to each show or use this pass to see all shows! Seating is limited and general admission, so it's always wise to pre-purchase your tickets online and arrive early. All shows will be at the Alchemy Comedy Theater in downtown Greenville, SC.

Follow the festival on Facebook for regular updates.

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In the meantime, check out a local show in Greenville, SC

Wednesday December 31, 2025

NEW YEARS EVE with Improv All-Stars: Interactive, Clean Comedy Games

Wednesday December 31, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM

Spend New Year's Eve laughing with the Alchemy Comedy Theater in this special edition of our Improv All-Stars show.

NEW YEARS EVE edition of Stand-up Meets Improv

Wednesday December 31, 2025 from 9:00 PM to 10:15 PM

Spend New Year's Eve laughing with Alchemy Comedy in this special improv meets stand-up show!

NEW YEARS EVE Countdown and Improv Comedy Show (feat. Local Legends)

Wednesday December 31, 2025 from 10:30 PM to 11:59 PM

Countdown to New Year's Eve laughing with the Alchemy Comedy Theater and our longest running flagship team, Local Legends.

Thursday January 1, 2026

Laugh Track: Improvised TV Channel Surfing

Thursday January 1, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

This weekly show brings you a fast-paced improv comedy tour through TV Land - complete with games, talk shows, and even commercials!

House Party: Local Improv Teams

Thursday January 1, 2026 from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM

This alternative improv comedy show features rotating long-form House Teams and students headlined by Haymaker, our Flagship Harold team

Friday January 2, 2026

King of the Year: Competitive Improv Games

Friday January 2, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Spend the first Friday of 2026 with Alchemy Comedy in this special show to find out who will become the King of the New Year!

Local Legends: Improv comedy inspired by true stories

Friday January 2, 2026 from 9:00 PM to 10:15 PM

Every Friday night a new local legend (person of note) tells their own local legends (true stories) to inspire this fully improvised show.

Saturday January 3, 2026

Improv All-Stars: Interactive, Clean Comedy Games

Saturday January 3, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM

Every Saturday at 7:30pm veteran Alchemy performers take to the stage for an interactive, family-friendly comedy improv show.

Stand-up Meets Improv: A Combination Comedy Show

Saturday January 3, 2026 from 9:00 PM to 10:15 PM

Every Saturday at 9:00pm Alchemy invites a local comic to help kickoff a night of stand-up and improv comedy!

Thursday January 8, 2026

Laugh Track: Improvised TV Channel Surfing

Thursday January 8, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

This weekly show brings you a fast-paced improv comedy tour through TV Land - complete with games, talk shows, and even commercials!

House Party: Local Improv Teams

Thursday January 8, 2026 from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM

This alternative improv comedy show features rotating long-form House Teams and students headlined by Haymaker, our Flagship Harold team

Friday January 9, 2026

Local Legends: Improv comedy inspired by true stories

Friday January 9, 2026 from 9:00 PM to 10:15 PM

Every Friday night a new local legend (person of note) tells their own local legends (true stories) to inspire this fully improvised show.

Saturday January 10, 2026

Improv 000: Open Practice (every second Saturday)

Saturday January 10, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Unlike our weekly shows or 6-week classes, this monthly open practice runs every Second Saturday for current or interested performers.

CageMatch: Competitive Long-form Improv Comedy (every second Saturday)

Saturday January 10, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Every second Saturday two long-form teams enter the CageMatch and the audience chooses who moves on to the next month!

Improv All-Stars: Interactive, Clean Comedy Games

Saturday January 10, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM

Every Saturday at 7:30pm veteran Alchemy performers take to the stage for an interactive, family-friendly comedy improv show.

Stand-up Meets Improv: A Combination Comedy Show

Saturday January 10, 2026 from 9:00 PM to 10:15 PM

Every Saturday at 9:00pm Alchemy invites a local comic to help kickoff a night of stand-up and improv comedy!

Night Owlchemy: Stand-up Open Mic (every second Saturday)

Saturday January 10, 2026 from 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM

This monthly drop-in show features local stand-up comics of all levels. Put your name on the list and tell us your newest jokes!

Thursday January 15, 2026

Crash: Improv Comedy Jam (every third Thursday)

Thursday January 15, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

The Jam is a special drop-in show featuring players and students of all levels. Not only are the scenes improvised, but so are the partners!

House Party: Local Improv Teams

Thursday January 15, 2026 from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM

This alternative improv comedy show features rotating long-form House Teams and students headlined by Haymaker, our Flagship Harold team

Friday January 16, 2026

Local Legends: Improv comedy inspired by true stories

Friday January 16, 2026 from 9:00 PM to 10:15 PM

Every Friday night a new local legend (person of note) tells their own local legends (true stories) to inspire this fully improvised show.