South By Southwest has been killing it with it’s music and interactive programming for many years now. For the last few years, festival programmers have really added to the festival with a growing and kickass lineup of performing comedians. This year boasts it’s biggest lineup of performers, nights, and shows yet.
In addition to the comedy based panels running Friday, March 9th – Tuesday, March 13th there will be stand-up performances, shows presented by the likes of Gotham Comedy, The Laugh Button Live (yay us!), TuneIn, and Brown Paper Tickets throughout the week.
Comedy programming overlaps both the Interactive and Music portions of the festival. If you have an Interactive, Gold, or Platinum badge/wristband you will have access to the events happening during the Interactive days (March 9th-13th). Festival attendees with a Music, Gold, or Platinum badge/wristband will have access to those comedy events during the Music portion of the festival (March 14th-17th)
PERFORMERS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR
| James Adomian Scott Aukerman Kevin Allison Todd Barry Doug Benson Mike Birbiglia Kurt Braunohler Jerrod Carmichael Wyatt Cenac Chris Cubas Andres du Bouchet Ian Edwards Cameron Esposito Matt Fulchiron Brett Gelman Chris Gethard Gary Gulman John Hodgman Pete Holmes Louis Katz Martha Kelly Robert Kelly Kyle Kinane Jessi Klein Howard Kremer Ben Kronberg Mike Lawrence Kristine Levine Gabe Liedman Mike MacRae Marc Maron |
T.J. Miller Dan Mintz Eugene Mirman Nick Mullen Larry Murphy Aparna Nancherla Kumail Nanjiani Shannon O’Neill DC Pierson Kevin Pollack Chip Pope Greg Proops Paul Provenza Jonah Ray Amy Schumer Kristen Schaal Ari Shaffir Eliza Skinner Jason Sklar Randy Sklar Dan Soder Dan St. Germain Beth Stelling Ryan Stout Nick Turner Brooke Van Poppelen Kulap Vilaysack Brendon Walsh Brandon Wardell Reggie Watts Joe Wengert |
PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
Esther’s Follies serves as home base for most of the comedy programming. There are a few other stages including one at the Austin Convention Center but not all venues and times have been announced.
SATURDAY, MARCH 10th
Doug Loves Movies with Doug Benson – 4 pm
Doug Benson (Super High Me, The Benson Interruption) brings comics, actors, directors and writers together to talk about new releases and favorite films.
A Carlin Home Companion - 5 pm (Ogilvy Day Stage)
Through storytelling, classic video footage and family memorabilia, Kelly Carlin, the only child of iconoclastic comedian George Carlin, chronicles over forty years of her life with her famous father.
The Smartest Man In The World with Greg Proops – 6 pm
Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) delivers wit and wisdom in his unpredictable “Proopcast.”
Comedy Bang Bang - 8 & 10:30 pm
For the fifth consecutive year, Scott Aukerman brings his expertly curated stand-up showcase, a cornerstone of the Los Angeles comedy scene, to SXSW.
SUNDAY, MARCH 11th
WTF with Marc Maron – 4pm
Required listening for any comedy fan, this no-holds-barred show goes deep behind the scenes, presenting in-depth interviews with the industry’s most innovative performers.
Comedy Bang Bang with Scott Aukerman – 6 pm
Scott Aukerman (Mr. Show, Between Two Ferns) hosts an episode of his flagship Earwolf show that blends interviews, improv and inspired character bits from regular guests.
The Cast of Bob’s Burgers Live - 8 & 10:30 pm
FOX’s Bob’s Burgers celebrates its upcoming second season with a live show featuring acts from cast members.
MONDAY, MARCH 12th
Stag Comedy - 4 pm (Next Day Stage)
Austin’s Stag Comedy presents a blend of sketch and video, delivering humor that’s witty and unafraid to get a little weird. Their original stage show tops the list of Austin’s best comedy acts.
Kevin Pollak’s Chat Show - 6 pm
Comedian and actor Kevin Pollak returns, bringing his weekly live, interactive webcast back to the SXSW stage.
Funny or Die presents The Super Serious Show - 8 & 10:30 pm
Web comedy powerhouse Funny or Die and Caviar Content host an installment of its live, multi-media Super Serious Show, which blends stand-up, sketch and video clips.
TUESDAY, MARCH 13th
RISK! - 4 pm (Next Day Stage)
Kevin Allison (The State) encourages his guests to “tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share in public” on this fearless storytelling show.
You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes – 6 pm
A talk show that’s both absurd and academic, with interviews that explore comics’ most awkward moments, celebrating the not-always-fun parts of doing comedy.
UCB Comedy presents: All-Stars of Improv - 8 pm
The best improvisers in the country come together to put on an irreverent show made up on the spot, featuring performers from the acclaimed theater’s Los Angeles and New York outposts.
UCB Comedy presents: The Best Damn Stand-up -10:30 pm
Pete Holmes and Gabe Leidman lead a line-up of established and up-and-coming comics from all around the country, featuring Chris Gethard, Joe Wengert, Eliza Skinner and more.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14th
UCB Comedy presents: The Chris Gethard Show – 4 pm (Next Day Stage)
The man who got Diddy to appear at UCB NY brings his unpredictable cable access show back to the stage, with a panel of comedians and weirdos through absurd games and challenges.
THURSDAY, MARCH 15th
Stand Up! Records - 3 pm (Next Day Stage)
A curated showcase from the indie comedy label that promotes smart, eclectic and politically-minded material.
Set List with Paul Provenza - 11:30 pm
Troy Conrad and Paul Provenza’s acclaimed show puts a spin on the traditional stand-up showcase: comics are handed never-before-seen topics as they step up to the mic, promising an improvised and completely unpredictable show every time.
FRIDAY, MARCH 16th
Earwolf presents: Sklarbro Country with Jason and Randy Sklar – 6:30 pm
The Sklar brothers present a sports show with a refreshingly comedic bent, tackling pop culture and music news along with scores and recaps.
The Benson Interruption - 8:30 pm
The wildly popular live show turned Comedy Central favorite returns to SXSW. The hugely entertaining concept is simple: Benson brings his favorite comedians onstage to perform then interrupts them with stream-of-consciousness additions to their bits.
Legend with Reggie Watts – 11:30 pm
Comedian/musician/genius Reggie Watts will present his original score to Ridley Scott’s Legend, featuring music, spoken word and his trademark wit.
SATURDAY, MARCH 17th
Earwolf presents: Who Charted? with Howard Kremer and Kulap Vilaysack – 6:30 pm
With two weekly broadcasts, Who Charted? welcomes guests to count down and comment on new music and film releases.
The Benson Interruption - 8:30 pm
The wildly popular live show turned Comedy Central favorite returns to SXSW. The hugely entertaining concept is simple: Benson brings his favorite comedians onstage to perform then interrupts them with stream-of-consciousness additions to their bits.
What shows are you planning on putting on your SXSW schedule?
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