Comic Submissions

Here’s how it works

The Festival will run Thursday March 20th through Saturday March 22nd, 2025.

Submissions open October 4th and close January 3rd.

Accepted comedians will be notified at the beginning of February, 2025.

Submission fees are $25.

For those accepted to the festival:

  • Every comedian accepted gets at least 2 sets.

  • We have invited industry reps from all over the southeast, including bookers, album labels, club owners, and managers from Blue Ridge Comedy Club, Wits End Comedy Lounge, Panama City Comedy, Dead Crow Comedy Club, and Rhizome Comedy. Our goal is for every comedian to walk away with a booked weekend.

  • Comedians get free professional headshots.

  • There will be an Industry Panel Q&A and Content Creators/Social Media Q&A

  • Saturday cookout

  • Discounted hotel rooms

  • After parties and karaoke

What to Submit

  • Send us your best 5-10 minute video. (You’ll link it when you pay and checkout.)

  • It should not be edited or a ‘best of’ compilation.

  • It doesn’t need to start at the beginning. But it should represent your best, we’re looking for funny, polished sets.

  • Videos should be a public YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive link.

  • If you have any questions, email us at raleighcomedyfest@gmail.com.