Asheville Comedy Festival Coming in July!

Asheville --  Roaring into its 17th year and taking over the city July 31-August 2 and August 6-9, 2025 there’s bigger and better still to come from the festival organizers including many surprise year-round special event performances.  

The Asheville Comedy Festival is one of the longest-running comedy events in the country.  

Having featured nearly 700 comedians over 16 years, the event continues to grow and innovate. The festival is regarded as one of the most talent and comedy industry-friendly festivals year after year having supported most of the household names you know today.  

“Asheville is one of the rare festivals that actually cares about providing the best audiences and industry opportunities for its comics.”
— M. Dickson - Executive Producer/Head Writer/Showrunner

“ I have hired and cast multiple comics from this festival, so I would definitely attest to the fact that this is a truly beneficial opportunity for both comics and industry. ”
— Jeff Tully - Head of VDBP Studios

“The Asheville Comedy Festival is a great way to meet talent and industry alike. Every year I discover my new favorite up-and-coming comedian along with a bunch more extremely funny people I wouldn’t have known otherwise.”
— Reven MacQueen - Senior Manager of Development and Operations; Helium Comedy

Here's what you can expect:

Dates:
Opening Weekend: July 31st – August 2nd
Weekend 2: August 7th – 9th

Venue: Wortham Center for the Performing Arts (18 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801)
Performers: The festival features over 30 of the fastest-rising comedians from across the U.S., hand-picked to represent the next wave of comedy. Every showcase features different comedians, so no two shows are the same.

Some announced headliners for the first weekend include:
Ben Bailey (Emmy-winning host of "Cash Cab") - July 31st
Jessica Michelle Singleton - August 1st
Eleanor Kerrigan - August 2nd
Showtimes: All shows begin at 7:30 PM.
Tickets: Tickets are on sale now, with prices typically ranging from $23.50-$28.50 + fees. Early purchase is recommended as the festival has a history of selling out. "Cosmo Passes" are also available for savings on all shows.

What makes it unique: The Asheville Comedy Festival is known for being a non-competitive, industry-friendly event that focuses on supporting comedians. They bring in entertainment industry professionals, offer panels, discussions, and career tools for performers. The festival organizers prioritize setting up comedians for success and ensuring industry guests can see every performer in optimal circumstances.

It's a nationally renowned event that promises a diverse lineup and a joyous atmosphere for comedy enthusiasts.

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