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 September 18, 2025
Crash: Improv Comedy Jam (every third Thursday)
Thursday September 18, 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!
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!Thursday September 25, 2025
Three For All: Improv Competition (Qualifying Rounds)
Thursday September 25, 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!
House Party: Local Improv Teams
Thursday September 25, 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 September 26, 2025
Improv 101 Student Showcase
Friday September 26, 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 Improv 101 class!
Local Legends: Improv comedy inspired by true stories
Friday September 26, 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 27, 2025
Improv All-Stars: Interactive, Clean Comedy Games
Saturday September 27, 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 27, 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 2, 2025
Sketch Comedy Mid-Class Student Showcase
Thursday October 2, 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!
House Party: Local Improv Teams
Thursday October 2, 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 3, 2025
Three For All: Improv Competition (Finals)
Friday October 3, 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!
Local Legends: Improv comedy inspired by true stories
Friday October 3, 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.
CageMatch: Competitive Long-form Improv Comedy (every first Friday)
Friday October 3, 2025 from 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Every first Friday two long-form teams enter the CageMatch and the audience chooses who moves on to the next month!Saturday October 4, 2025
Improv All-Stars: Interactive, Clean Comedy Games
Saturday October 4, 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 4, 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 9, 2025