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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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!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
SKETCH COMEDY from Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles
Saturday November 8, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
This show features 3 sketch comedy sets: Rails Comedy, Seth K. Thomas, and Beth Ann's Super Terrific Very Funny Character Comedy Show
DUO IMPROV COMEDY from Greensboro, Nashville, Houston, L.A., and N.Y.C.
Saturday November 8, 2025 from 9:00 PM to 10:15 PM
This show features 4 improv duos from across the country: Homemade Dynamite, Sofiaaron, The Farrlings, and Harpoon!
FESTIVAL FINALE featuring stand-up, sketch, and improv comedy
Saturday November 8, 2025 from 10:30 PM to 11:45 PM
This finale features the best stand-up, sketch, and a nationwide collection of festival improvisers all together for one final show!Sunday November 9, 2025
BONUS FREE FESTIVAL SHOW at the downtown Greenville Libary
Sunday November 9, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
In collaboration with the Hughes Main Library, enjoy this clean, interactive comedy show inspired by your suggestions!Thursday November 13, 2025
Laugh Track: Improvised TV Channel Surfing
Thursday November 13, 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 November 13, 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 November 14, 2025
SCCT's Youth Improv Team: ADLIBeration
Friday November 14, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Our friends at the SC Children's Theatre run an incredible improv program for youth to learn, and as you'll see in this show, perform improv
Local Legends: Improv comedy inspired by true stories
Friday November 14, 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 15, 2025
Improv All-Stars: Interactive, Clean Comedy Games
Saturday November 15, 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 15, 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 November 20, 2025
Crash: Improv Comedy Jam (every third Thursday)
Thursday November 20, 2025 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 November 20, 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 November 21, 2025