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.
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In the meantime, check out a local show in Greenville, SC
Thursday October 30, 2025
Laugh Track: Improvised TV Channel Surfing
Thursday October 30, 2025 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 October 30, 2025 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 teamFriday October 31, 2025
Halloween Fictional Character Roast
Friday October 31, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Our Fictional Character Roast brings all the fun of a celebrity roast, but with Halloween costumes. 50% off tickets if YOU'RE in costume!
Local Legends: Improv comedy inspired by true stories
Friday October 31, 2025 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 November 1, 2025
Improv All-Stars: Interactive, Clean Comedy Games
Saturday November 1, 2025 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 November 1, 2025 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!Tuesday November 4, 2025
FESTIVAL SHOW PASS: Access to all New South Comedy Festival shows
Tuesday November 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM to Saturday November 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Individual tickets are available for all festival shows, or see every show (a $175 value) with this Full Festival Pass!
FESTIVAL OPENING Deep Dive Trivia Show (Non-Political Election Day Special)
Tuesday November 4, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Deep Dive with Josh Kelley is a panel-style trivia show where 3 comedians compete for points by answering crazy holiday trivia questions!Wednesday November 5, 2025
IMPROV COMEDY from Greenville, Clemson, and Spartanburg
Wednesday November 5, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
This show features 3 improv sets from across the Upstate: Alchemy 101 students, Mock Turtle Soup, and Big Brain Comedy
STAND-UP COMEDY from Greenville, Simpsonville, Asheville, Milford, and L.A.
Wednesday November 5, 2025 from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
This stand-up comedy show features Tommy Donovan, Zach Stephens, Nancy Burket, Amy J Douglas, Michael Halcomb, Chris Freeland, Marcus EvansThursday November 6, 2025
IMPROV COMEDY from Greenville, Columbia, and St. Petersburg
Thursday November 6, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
This show features 3 improv sets from across the Upstate: Alchemy 201 students, Mothers Comedy Group, and Daniel Scott Dagesse's Potty Time
STAND-UP COMEDY from Greenville, Aiken, Charlotte, Gaffney, and Asheville
Thursday November 6, 2025 from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Stand-up comedy from across the Carolinas featuring Todd A. Davis, Jay Boyd, Tucker Lawson, Alex King, Joshua Woods, and Ryan Gordon
TAG LINE COMEDY JAM with performers from across the continent
Thursday November 6, 2025 from 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM
This special Tag Run comedy jam is open to all improv and stand-up comedians from the Carolinas and beyond!Friday November 7, 2025
IMPROV COMEDY from Charlotte, Raleigh and Juneau
Friday November 7, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
This show features 3 improv sets from the Carolinas to Alaska: Now are the Foxes, Nerd Lenz, and But of Mind
IMPROV COMEDY from Houston, TX and Columbus, OH
Friday November 7, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
This show features 2 headlining improv sets from across the country: Magical Lying Hour and HERE: The (Improvised) Musical
STAND-UP COMEDY from Charlotte, Atlanta, and Los Angeles
Friday November 7, 2025 from 9:00 PM to 10:15 PM
This stand-up comedy show features Tommy Spears, Sean Kett, Gayle Lewis, Randall Moore, and Seth K. Thomas
STAND-UP, IMPROV, & SKETCH COMEDY from Greensboro, Raleigh, & Los Angeles
Friday November 7, 2025 from 10:30 PM to 11:45 PM
This final show of the night features all kinds of live comedy from A.J. Schraeder, Andrew Cornelius, Newt Work, and Seth K. ThomasSaturday November 8, 2025
STAND-UP MEETS IMPROV JAM with performers from across the country
Saturday November 8, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
This special Stand-up Meets Improv comedy jam features performers from dozens of cities across the country
IMPROV COMEDY from Durham, Charlotte, and Columbus, OH
Saturday November 8, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
This show features multiple improv sets from across the country: The Short Straw, Play Cousinz Improv, and defrancisCo + RoundRobin