New South Comedy Festival

12 shows. Over 75 performers. Countless laughs. From November 5-9th, improvisers, stand-up comedians, and sketch comedy guests from across North America will converge on Greenville, SC for the 12th Annual New South Comedy Festival.

We are currently accepting performer submissions, but starting in October, 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

Thursday September 4, 2025

Three For All: Improv Competition (Qualifying Rounds)

Thursday September 4, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Every September, Alchemy's stage turns into a full-on comedy battle royale as teams of three compete for your laughs and your votes!

Three For All: Improv Competition (Qualifying Rounds)

Thursday September 4, 2025 from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Every September, Alchemy's stage turns into a full-on comedy battle royale as teams of three compete for your laughs and your votes!

Friday September 5, 2025

Sci-Fi Summer: A Mainstage Comedy Revue

Friday September 5, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM

Coming to YOUR galaxy Fridays at 7:30 PM this summer: An unforgettably funny science fiction saga of heroes, aliens, and uncharted worlds!

Local Legends: Improv comedy inspired by true stories

Friday September 5, 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 September 6, 2025

Improv All-Stars: Interactive, Clean Comedy Games

Saturday September 6, 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 September 6, 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!

Thursday September 11, 2025

Three For All: Improv Competition (Qualifying Rounds)

Thursday September 11, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Every September, Alchemy's stage turns into a full-on comedy battle royale as teams of three compete for your laughs and your votes!

Three For All: Improv Competition (Qualifying Rounds)

Thursday September 11, 2025 from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Every September, Alchemy's stage turns into a full-on comedy battle royale as teams of three compete for your laughs and your votes!

Friday September 12, 2025

Sci-Fi Summer: A Mainstage Comedy Revue

Friday September 12, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM

Coming to YOUR galaxy Fridays at 7:30 PM this summer: An unforgettably funny science fiction saga of heroes, aliens, and uncharted worlds!

Local Legends: Improv comedy inspired by true stories

Friday September 12, 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 September 13, 2025

Improv 000: Open Practice (every second Saturday)

Saturday September 13, 2025 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

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

Improv All-Stars: Interactive, Clean Comedy Games

Saturday September 13, 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 September 13, 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!

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

Saturday September 13, 2025 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 September 18, 2025

Crash: Improv Comedy Jam (every third Thursday)

Thursday September 18, 2025 from 7:00 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!

Three For All: Improv Competition (Qualifying Rounds)

Thursday September 18, 2025 from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Every September, Alchemy's stage turns into a full-on comedy battle royale as teams of three compete for your laughs and your votes!

Friday September 19, 2025

2nd Annual Completely Cursed 13th Anniversary Show

Friday September 19, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Last year, we tried to celebrate 13 years, but Hurricane Helene had other plans. Come out and celebrate our 13th year for the 2nd time!

Local Legends: Improv comedy inspired by true stories

Friday September 19, 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 September 20, 2025

Improv All-Stars: Interactive, Clean Comedy Games

Saturday September 20, 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 September 20, 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!