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

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

Alchemy in Wonderland: A Mainstage Comedy Revue

Friday January 16, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM

Venture into the wacky, whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland with Alchemy Comedy’s latest MainStage production.

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.

Saturday January 17, 2026

Improv All-Stars: Interactive, Clean Comedy Games

Saturday January 17, 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 17, 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 22, 2026

Laugh Track: Improvised TV Channel Surfing

Thursday January 22, 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 22, 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 23, 2026

Alchemy in Wonderland: A Mainstage Comedy Revue

Friday January 23, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM

Venture into the wacky, whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland with Alchemy Comedy’s latest MainStage production.

Local Legends: Improv comedy inspired by true stories

Friday January 23, 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 24, 2026

Improv All-Stars: Interactive, Clean Comedy Games

Saturday January 24, 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 24, 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 29, 2026

Laugh Track: Improvised TV Channel Surfing

Thursday January 29, 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 29, 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 30, 2026

Alchemy in Wonderland: A Mainstage Comedy Revue

Friday January 30, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM

Venture into the wacky, whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland with Alchemy Comedy’s latest MainStage production.

Local Legends: Improv comedy inspired by true stories

Friday January 30, 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 31, 2026

Improv All-Stars: Interactive, Clean Comedy Games

Saturday January 31, 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 31, 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 February 5, 2026

Laugh Track: Improvised TV Channel Surfing

Thursday February 5, 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 February 5, 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