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.
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In the meantime, check out a local show in Greenville, SC
Thursday October 23, 2025
Laugh Track: Improvised TV Channel Surfing
Thursday October 23, 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 23, 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 24, 2025
Sketch Comedy Final Student Showcase
Friday October 24, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Each of Alchemy's classes is given a chance to show off their improv skills on stage. Come out and support our sketch comedy writing class!
Local Legends: Improv comedy inspired by true stories
Friday October 24, 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 October 25, 2025
Improv All-Stars: Interactive, Clean Comedy Games
Saturday October 25, 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 October 25, 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 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 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 TimeThursday 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