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 July 17, 2025

Crash: Improv Comedy Jam (every third Thursday)

Thursday July 17, 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 July 17, 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 team

Friday July 18, 2025

Sci-Fi Summer: A Mainstage Comedy Revue

Friday July 18, 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 July 18, 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 July 19, 2025

GREENVILLE COMEDY MARATHON: 12 Hour Pass

Saturday July 19, 2025 from 11:59 AM to 10:30 PM

Once a year, the Alchemy Comedy Theater produces all of our shows in one big day. If you like to laugh, there's something in here for you.

GREENVILLE COMEDY MARATHON: Literary Legends Family Show

Saturday July 19, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Once a year, the Alchemy Comedy Theater produces all of our shows in one big day. If you like to laugh, there's something in here for you.

GREENVILLE COMEDY MARATHON: Laugh Track, Improvised TV Channel Surfing

Saturday July 19, 2025 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Once a year, the Alchemy Comedy Theater produces all of our shows in one big day. If you like to laugh, there's something in here for you.

GREENVILLE COMEDY MARATHON: Monarch of the Marathon

Saturday July 19, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Once a year, the Alchemy Comedy Theater produces all of our shows in one big day. If you like to laugh, there's something in here for you.

GREENVILLE COMEDY MARATHON: House Party's Zechariah, Spokane, and Nancy

Saturday July 19, 2025 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Once a year, the Alchemy Comedy Theater produces all of our shows in one big day. If you like to laugh, there's something in here for you.

GREENVILLE COMEDY MARATHON: Faculty Lounge with Training Center Instructors

Saturday July 19, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM

Once a year, the Alchemy Comedy Theater produces all of our shows in one big day. If you like to laugh, there's something in here for you.

Improv All-Stars: Interactive, Clean Comedy Games

Saturday July 19, 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.

GREENVILLE COMEDY MARATHON: Stand-up Meets Improv Jam

Saturday July 19, 2025 from 9:00 PM to 10:15 PM

Once a year, the Alchemy Comedy Theater pulls an all-nighter. If you like comedy, there's something in here for you.

GREENVILLE COMEDY MARATHON: The Last Laugh Bit Show

Saturday July 19, 2025 from 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM

Once a year, the Alchemy Comedy Theater produces all of our shows in one big day. If you like to laugh, there's something in here for you.

Thursday July 24, 2025

Laugh Track: Improvised TV Channel Surfing

Thursday July 24, 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!

CageMatch: Competitive Long-form Improv Comedy (every fourth Thursday)

Thursday July 24, 2025 from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Every 4th Thursday two long-form teams enter the CageMatch and the audience chooses who moves on to the next month!

Friday July 25, 2025

Sci-Fi Summer: A Mainstage Comedy Revue

Friday July 25, 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 July 25, 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 July 26, 2025

Improv All-Stars: Interactive, Clean Comedy Games

Saturday July 26, 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 July 26, 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 July 31, 2025

Laugh Track: Improvised TV Channel Surfing

Thursday July 31, 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!